Health Emergency Officer (Medical Evacuations)

This post is opened exclusively to PEOPLE WITH THE DUTCH NATIONALITY, who have a maximum age of 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application.

Candidates should have a Master degree or equivalent in medicine, public health, health management, or a related field from a recognized institution with minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

In exceptional cases candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years relevant working can be considered. 

Summary job description

The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) will support the coordination, management, and technical leadership of WHO’s medical evacuation operations for critically ill and injured patients from the Gaza Strip, ensuring equitable access to lifesaving care unavailable locally. The JPO will contribute to strengthening coordination with national health authorities, facilitating cross-border transfers, overseeing operational planning, and contributing to WHO’s broader emergency health response and health system recovery efforts in the occupied Palestinian territory.

For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation:

Junior Professional Officer Programme – Nedworc Foundation

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