Medair recruits an Ebola Health Advisor

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Deadline: 27 Nov 2018 2026

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Job overview

Medair is a Christian humanitarian organization that helps the most vulnerable and isolated people, in contexts of conflict, epidemics and disasters, to find hope and dignity. She recruits: Ebola Health Advisor Deadline for applications: 27 November 2026 Start date: 1 December 2026 Initial contract details: December 2026, Full-time, 12 months Summary of roles The Ebola Health Advisor will oversee all technical aspects of the Medair response to Ebola in DRC. Reporting to the national Ebola coordinator and in close coordination with Medair’s health and nutrition advisor on-site, the Ebola health coordinator will represent Medair at a senior level at all technical coordination meetings on Ebola, reporting to relevant internal stakeholders to ensure that Medair is strategically positioned. The incumbent will provide technical oversight of Ebola-related activities at Medair-supported health facilities and Ebola treatment centers in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, working with specialized staff to ensure that health facility personnel are adequately trained and Ebola protocols strictly adhered to. Overview of the project Medair is significantly scaling up its programming in the DRC in response to the recent Ebola outbreak. Medair implements specific pillars of the epidemic response, including infection prevention, case management, surveillance, risk communication, community engagement and mental and psychosocial health support.

Location

Place of work and working conditions Bunia, Ituri province, with regular travel to Beni and Butembo, North Kivu province.

Responsibilities

Other information

External Representation: Take a leadership role in external coordination with other partners involved in the Ebola response, including representing Medair at high-level meetings. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Technical program management: strategic and technical oversight to ensure the successful implementation of the Ebola response. Share best practices for Ebola response on different Medair bases. Technical capacity building and supervision of staff and workers at Medair health facilities on Ebola protocols. Ebola Preparedness: Coordinate with Medair’s “routine” health, nutrition and WASH programs to ensure that Ebola preparedness and appropriate adaptations are in place. Quality control: Ensuring the quality of Ebola-related medical care and ensuring that its implementation is in line with WHO and national guidelines. Define Ebola policies, guidelines and protocols as needed.

Candidate profile

Qualifications, experience and technical skills:

Experience

Doctor, MSc in Public Health has more with a minimum of 3 years experience after qualification At least 3 years of experience in the management of international public health programs, with at least 1 year in a humanitarian emergency context. Experience in outbreaks of Ebola/HFV or infectious diseases is highly preferred. Good English and French (spoken and written). Experience in designing, monitoring and evaluating public health programs. Strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and CHS standards. Good writing skills in reports and proposals. Experience of external representation. Soft skills Strong service leadership skills with an advisory management style. Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-taught, with a good understanding of intercultural issues. Ability to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels. Able to supervise multiple tasks, prioritizing and delegating as needed. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills. Ability to represent the organization with confidence outside. Spiritual Life Team Reflect Medair’s values to team members, local staff, the people we serve and external

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