HEALTH PROGRAMS MANAGER

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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

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

• 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
  

• 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.**

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