HEALTH PROGRAMS MANAGER

Job Description
JOB PURPOSE    
You are responsible for the medical strategies and public health leadership for the assigned country programs. You initiate reflection and learning on health topics of relevance to the organization.

Job Overview
Working in tandem with the Operations Manager to effectively address the unmet health needs in the assigned countries
Working in close collaboration with the Health Advisor
Collaborating and providing strategic guidance to other Operations Support Team (OST) members on public health and other relevant topics
Collaborating with other MSF sections and health agencies for the coordination/alignment of country health programs.
Participating actively in the Health Programs Platform (and other organizational platforms) to share successes, challenges and dilemmas to leverage institutional knowledge. 
Visiting country and project team as required.

      Main Responsibilities
Medical and health strategies are created for the countries assigned in the portfolio
Key health-related staff (Medical Coordinators, Health Advisors, other health staff) are properly managed and mentored.
Leadership of Medical Support Teams (groups of specialists and advisors) to ensure coordinated support to health programs in the various country programs
Driving the quality assurance and patient safety goals across the portfolio of countries
Oversight of medical budget lines for assigned countries
Direction and support to country management team including conformance with medical ethics policies and agreed standards
Contributions to strategies/policies within the organization as well as sharing of successes and dilemmas from country programs in organizational forums
Innovation research and advocacy initiatives to improve health programming
Contribution to the content of, and realization of, internal training modules
Support to MSF- OCA Fundraising/communication activities as required.

      KEY INTERACTIONS
Medical coordinators (and other Country Management Team members)
Members of the Operations Support Team
Members of the Medical Support Teams
PHD management members
Contacts in other MSF sections, CSO partners, and UN agencies

Requirements
Educational Qualifications  & Functional / Technical Skills

Registered Medical/Paramedical/Public Health Professional
MSc in a Public Health or Global Health related domain
Relevant Experience

8+ years of field experience in humanitarian aid, plus senior management
Broad knowledge on clinical governance, health information systems, medical ethical frameworks, medical supply management and people management
Candidates with MSF experience preferred
Other requirements

English essential. French and/or Arabic, Spanish desirable
Planning and Organizing
Results and Quality Orientation
Networking and Building Relationships
Behavioural Flexibility

Benefits
We offer:
·    Contract duration is three year with a possibility of extension for another three years.
·    A stimulating, professional environment in a reputed international organization.
·    Compensation gross per month range USD 3084 - USD 4396 – (final salary will depend on the scaling of the CV as per MSF criteria)
·    13th Month bonus (equivalent to one month gross) will be additional.
·    Medical: MSF provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per MSF health care policy.
·    This is an international vacancy with MSF South Asia and we provide MSF South Asia’s international package benefits of monthly housing allowance (USD 734 for single / USD 916 for family) , child education allowance (up to USD 417 per child, annual holiday ticket and relocation package.
* All benefits (salaries, allowances, etc) are subject to tax deduction*
      ** Non-Sri Lankan staff working in Sri Lanka and holding a resident permit are considered tax residents and are liable for income tax at progressive rates up to 36% on total income, inclusive             of salary and benefits. As Sri Lanka operates on a self-assessment basis, staff are required to register for a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), make quarterly advance tax payments as             applicable.**

      HOW TO APPLY: Please send a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (both should be in one document) by clicking on the link below:                                  https://msfindia.zohorecruit.in/jobs/Careers  

Application Checklist:
Please check that you have included the following in your application:

-An updated CV

-Letter of Motivation, which is a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements of the role. 

Last application date: 12th July 2026

Remarks: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.