JOB DESCRIPTION

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***

 

The Opportunity – Health Program Coordinator

Post location:  Gaza Field Office – Subject to change based on SC priorities and response in Gaza.

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: Until the end of December 2025.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Health Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and oversight of Save the Children’s clinics operations in Gaza. This role ensures that quality health services are delivered effectively, in line with humanitarian standards, and that clinical teams (health officers and doctors) are well-supported, supervised, and accountable. The position is primarily managerial and administrative, ensuring that clinics are functioning optimally, reporting systems are effective, and medical protocols are adhered to.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Health & Nutrition Program Manager

Staff reporting to this post: Health Officers.

Budget Responsibilities: None.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

1. Leadership & Coordination

• Provide overall supervision and coordination of the clinic(s), ensuring smooth operations and quality service delivery.
• Line-manage health officers and clinical staff, including performance monitoring, coaching, and capacity building.
• Coordinate with Save the Children’s health leadership team, logistics, and other support units to ensure clinics have adequate supplies, staffing, and support.
• Represent the clinic in internal coordination meetings and external health cluster/partner meetings when required.

3. Planning & Administration

• Develop and oversee clinic schedules, staffing rosters, and workflow management.
• Lead the compilation of medical data, reports, and health indicators, ensuring timely submission to donors and internal teams.
• Contribute to health needs assessments and support strategy development for health services in Gaza.

4. Capacity Building & Support

• Identify training needs for health staff and organize refresher sessions (e.g., clinical protocols, IPC).
• Foster a supportive team culture and ensure effective communication between clinic staff and the wider response team.

5. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Support rapid scale-up or scale-down of services during emergencies or security events.
• Ensure contingency plans and emergency stock are in place for clinics.

 

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS   

Essential:

• Medical degree (doctor) with experience in health program management.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• At least 3–5 years of supervisory experience in humanitarian or emergency health responses.
• Proven ability to manage teams and coordinate multidisciplinary staff in challenging settings.
• Strong skills in administration, reporting, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards (Sphere, IPC, WHO).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in complex, high-pressure contexts.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Desirable:

• Previous experience with Save the Children or other international NGOs in Gaza or similar contexts.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain for health facilities.
• Skills in staff training and capacity building.

 

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

 

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

 

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Search Jobs – SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com)

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.