Gesundheit, Ernährung & psychosoziale Unterstützung
Gesundheit, Ernährung und psychosoziale Unterstützung gehören zu unseren Kernkompetenzen. Das Medair-Gesundheitspersonal arbeitet unter anspruchsvollen Bedingungen und ist in unseren Projektgebieten unentbehrlich. In Notsituationen arbeiten unsere Teams unermüdlich daran, möglichst viele Leben zu retten und das Risiko von Krankheitsausbrüchen und deren Folgen zu reduzieren. Sie helfen Betroffenen, ihre erlebten Traumata zu verarbeiten und unterstützen mit ihrer Arbeit die lokalen Gesundheitsdienste, damit diese ihren Gemeinschaften noch lange nach Abschluss unserer Projekte dienen können.
Our profile
Wir suchen medizinische Fachkräfte, die...
- qualifizierte Ärztinnen und Ärzte, Geburtshelfer, Psychologen, Pflege- oder Psychiatriefachkräfte, Sozialarbeiter oder Ernährungswissenschaftler sind.
- über Erfahrung verfügen in der medizinischen Grundversorgung, der öffentlichen Gesundheit, der Tropenmedizin und sich mit Ernährung und Medizin auf Gemeinschaftsebene und/oder Gesundheitsaufklärung auskennen.
- über eine Ausbildung und Know-how im Projektmanagement, der Budgetierung sowie der Personalführung verfügen, insbesondere in der Schulung und Förderung von Mitarbeitenden.

Current opportunities
Health & Nutrition Project Manager
ROC Required
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details As soon as possible 2026. Full time, 8 months (with possible extension). Role Summary Develop and lead the assigned health and nutrition (H&N) projects, with support from sector advisors and Project Coordinator. Manage project activities in line with the objectives, time frame and budget with a focus on health system strengthening, training, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Provide technical support and leadership to meet quality and accountability standards and pursue the development of new funding opportunities. Project Overview Medair Sudan is a complex and dynamic country programme due to instability related to conflict. Medair returned to Sudan in 2020 and is currently implementing multi-sectoral projects in health, nutrition, WASH and Shelter/NFI and CVA in vulnerable communities. There are plans to expand the current programme into new areas, as well as growing and strengthening local partnerships. Workplace & Conditions Field based position in El Geniena, West Darfur, Sudan, with basic living conditions. Key Activity Areas • Provide strong leadership of the assigned H&N project teams. Manage the assigned H&N project(s) to meet the project objectives within budget and within the allotted time frame and report promptly any operational concerns to line manager and in-country H&N advisor. Identify and pursue new project and funding opportunities to expand programming in the targeted geographical areas and sectors • Continuously monitor and supervise H&N activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, to ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards • Provide leadership with the health, nutrition, logistics and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly. • Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, represent Medair in meetings and networks; facilitate partnerships, and respond to evolving project needs effectively. • Ensure correct and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donor and time frames and formats. This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies • University degree in a relevant subject, preferably nutrition or public health. • 2 years' experience working in a health/nutrition programme in a developing country, preferably in an insecure context. • Proficient in English (spoken and written); Arabic language desirable. • Good computer, numerical, report writing and administration skills. Problem solving ability. • Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other humanitarian guidelines and protocols. Behavioural Skills • Committed to team-building and able to develop, coach and support other team members. • Problem-solving ability, and good negotiation and communication skills. • Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required. • Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant hearted.
Don’t see the right fit?
Apply to our Relief & Recovery Orientation Course
Medair’s Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) is a one-week simulation course that will help determine if a humanitarian career with Medair is the right fit for you, and if you are a strong fit for Medair. After participating in the course, you will enter a “pool” of qualified candidates that are ready to be called upon to respond to humanitarian crises. When needs arise in our country programmes, we will offer you a position in line with your competencies and our needs. If you apply for an international position, the ROC will be mandatory for you to work in our country programmes.

