Deputy Director of Health (Maternity Cover)
Deputy Director of Health (Maternity Cover)
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Role: Deputy Director of Health (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Fulltime
Pay: Up to 63300 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
Duration: Maternity cover 7month fixedterm contract starting 15 August 2025 including a twoweek handover period
Location: UKMed Office Manchester UK or remote working options within /2 hours of UK Time
We are seeking a Medical Professional with significant expertise and experience in global humanitarian and disaster responses to provide specialist technical guidance and leadership across our humanitarian health programming
UKMed is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies. We provide clinical support as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world with particular focus on countries vulnerable to natural disasters outbreaks or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As a key partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) we work closely with FCDO and the WHO but we are also growing our own programmes. Our work has never been more vital with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent complex and severe.
Our portfolio of emergency health programmes continues to grow at pace with current or recent projects in countries including Ukraine Afghanistan Malawi Myanmar and Turkey. Projects include outbreak response health worker capacity building trauma and surgical care and health systems strengthening.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in the area of emergency response and disaster medicine ideally including migration and conflict contexts. You will be able to apply your expertise to developing strategy at an HQ level designing health responses and capacity building programmes as well as contributing to grant proposals. You will be willing and able to deploy overseas with our responses providing leadership to health teams and liaising closely with Ministries of Health WHO and other external partners.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UKMed is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff volunteers and members.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack Deputy Director of Health (MC) May 2025 before applying for this role.
To apply please submit acurrent CV and answer the application questions:
Please apply below as soon as possible and no later thanThursday 5th June 2025.
UKMed is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zerotolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UKMed is committed to the principles of diversity equality and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
