International Medical Corps recruits a Manager, Health Field Site Bamenda
The NGO International Medical Corps (IMC) is recruiting a Manager, Health Field Site to support the implementation of its health programs in the North West region of Cameroon.
The position will be based at Bamenda and is aimed at a professional experienced in the management of health programs, public health or humanitarian action.
The desired assumption of office is set for October 26, 2026.
Job overview
About International Medical Corps in Cameroon
International Medical Corps has been operating in Cameroon since 2008. The organization provided assistance to refugees from République Central African Republic and the populations affected by food crises, floods, epidemics such as cholera and COVID-19 as well as population displacement related to various security crises.
As part of its programs in the North-West region, the organization wants to strengthen its team with the recruitment of a manager to oversee health activities on the ground.
Education / Qualifications
Position: Manager, Health Field Site
Organization: International Medical Corps (IMC)
Sector: NGOs / Humanitarian / Public Health
Location
Date of taking up office: 26 October 2026
Main duty
The Health Field Site Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of International Medical Corps’ health project activities in their area of operation.
In particular, he/she will supervise the health and health education teams on the ground.
The manager will also ensure that interventions are carried out in accordance with project objectives, approved budgets and applicable national and international standards.
Health programme management
The incumbent will work with the health program leadership team to:
Contribute to the development of a strategy for health programs in the area of intervention;
identify the health needs of populations;
participate in the preparation of proposals and the conduct of evaluations;
Oversee health teams and community activities;
monitoring health structures and providers supported by projects;
ensure the regular collection of data necessary for monitoring funding and reporting;
contribute to the proper functioning of the health information system;
ensure the integration of community health activities with interventions in health structures;
Organize regular needs assessments;
Other information
follow up on patient referrals from other stakeholders.
The manager will also work with the logistics and pharmaceutical teams to identify and resolve difficulties related to the supply of medicines, consumables and medical equipment.
Technical supervision
The Manager will participate in the development and application of technical protocols and guidelines necessary for medical activities.
Responsibilities
Its responsibilities will include:
developing training plans for health professionals and community health workers;
monitoring of the technical quality of interventions;
direct supervision of the health personnel assigned to them;
carrying out assessments of health facilities;
data quality control;
analysis and interpretation of health information;
disease surveillance;
Preparedness and response to emergencies and epidemics;
regular assessment of the needs of populations;
monitoring of health facilities and mobile medical units supported by BMI;
the organisation of supervision and control visits;
verification of medicines, supplies and equipment;
Main duties
coordination of joint monitoring missions with the relevant public authorities.
Administration and budget management
The position also has significant administrative and financial responsibilities.
The Manager must in particular:
ensure proper documentation of contractors’ contracts and payments;
prepare expenditure projections for the various activities;
Regularly update budget estimates;
review actual expenditures against planned budgets each month;
identify any budgetary gaps;
propose corrective measures in the event of underuse, overtaking or compliance problems.
Management of teams
The incumbent will organize the day-to-day work of field teams based on business plans and operational priorities.
He/she will also:
distribute the different tasks;
monitor the performance of teams;
regularly provide feedback to health program management;
contribute to the recruitment of health personnel in the field;
participate in annual performance evaluations;
identify capacity building needs;
Organize and supervise training.
Coordination and representation
At the regional level, the Manager may represent International Medical Corps with various partners and actors, including:
government authorities;
the United Nations system;
UNHCR/UNHCR;
donors;
civil society organizations;
health sector actors;
humanitarian partners.
He/she may also participate in working group meetings and coordination meetings.
Reporting
The person in charge will be required to regularly produce accurate reports on the health activities carried out in his/her area.
He/she will be responsible for:
produce the necessary statistics;
document the results obtained;
maintain detailed data on activities;
contribute to the qualitative and quantitative reports of the programmes.
Candidate profile
Applicants must generally hold a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, including:
nursing care;
pharmacy;
medicine;
public health;
or any other relevant discipline.
An equivalent combination of training and relevant work experience can also be considered.
A Master in Public Health or a Master in Health Services Management is an advantage.
Experience
The position usually requires at least 5 years of relevant and progressive professional experience, particularly in management or coordination roles within a health or public health organization.
Experience in the following areas is particularly sought:
management or coordination within a health NGO;
provision of health services to vulnerable populations;
Interventions with refugees;
programmes for internally displaced persons;
management of humanitarian health programmes.
Skills sought
In particular, the candidate must have:
Strong knowledge of public health principles and techniques;
a good knowledge of the policies and protocols of Cameroonian public health authorities;
Excellent communication skills;
advanced skills in qualitative and quantitative reporting;
Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel;
data analysis skills;
skills in budget management;
the ability to take initiatives within defined responsibilities;
an ability to work effectively as a team;
Ability to work under pressure.
International Medical Corps is also looking for a person who is flexible, creative, committed and able to adhere to the organization’s values, policies, safety procedures and rules of conduct.
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