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Consultancy as Medical Doctor/ Director for Primary Health Care Center

Palestine

  • Organization: Malteser International
  • Location: Palestine
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Medical Doctor
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date:

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

In the Middle East Region, Malteser International (MI) is operating in the context of the humanitarian crisis in Syria since 2012 implementing emergency relief measures in Türkiye, Syria, and Lebanon and since 2014 in Iraq. MI’s programs cover needs mainly in the health sector and are mostly partner implemented. In May 2024, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (LPJ) and the Order of Malta started a joint humanitarian mission in response to the urgent health needs in Gaza City, aiming to provide direct assistance to local civilians in need through MI. The shared emergency response includes the provision of food deliveries and establishing healthcare services, focusing on Primary Health Care (PHC). 

Malteser International is now looking for a Medical Doctor/Director for the Primary Health Care Center in Gaza City, Palestine. 

The role of the Medical Director is to oversee the licencing, establishment and operation of the Primary Health Care Centre in Gaza City, ensuring the delivery of quality care. Once the medical facility is operational, the role includes providing medical services, supervising staff, and managing patient care, records, and facility operations.

The consultancy is set to last for 6 months and should start as soon as possible. For more information, please see the Terms of Reference.

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.