JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Position: Medical Doctor – SC 10
Location: Bokh, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-Time (Service Contract)
Contract Level: SC-10
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Application Deadline: July 7, 2025
Posted Date: June 26, 2025
About WFP Ethiopia
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, focused on saving lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and building long-term resilience. In Ethiopia, WFP operates the Ethiopia Medical Assistance Team (EMAT) to provide quality health care to UN staff and eligible beneficiaries, especially in remote and underserved regions.
Job Summary: Medical Doctor – SC 10
WFP Ethiopia seeks an experienced Medical Doctor to provide primary and emergency healthcare services in Bokh as part of its EMAT team. The successful candidate will oversee the clinic and ALS ambulance operations, deliver high-quality medical care, ensure public health preparedness, and coordinate medical evacuations for UNHCR staff and dependents.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive primary care and emergency stabilization (BLS/ALS/PHTLS)
- Lead management of ALS ambulance and emergency equipment
- Handle trauma, infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and referrals
- Coordinate medical evacuations and liaise with other UN doctors
- Provide mental health support and organize CME sessions and emergency drills
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure patient confidentiality
- Conduct entry and periodic medical screenings
- Promote health awareness, vaccinations, and disease prevention
- Support outbreak surveillance and emergency response readiness
- Ensure clinic inventory, pharmaceutical supplies, and equipment functionality
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent from an accredited university
- Valid license as a General Practitioner in Ethiopia
- Desirable: Advanced training in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Critical Care
- Certifications such as ACLS, PHTLS preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience
- At least 3 years in emergency/primary care settings
- Previous work in remote or humanitarian contexts is an advantage
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical expertise in trauma, emergency response, and chronic disease management
- Skilled in operating emergency medical equipment (ventilators, cardiac monitors)
- Strong leadership and decision-making under high-pressure conditions
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and local languages
- Digital literacy in health records systems and medical inventory tools
- Training and facilitation abilities for health-related workshops
- High ethical standards and professional integrity
WFP Values & Workplace
WFP champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. The organization fosters a respectful and harassment-free environment and promotes the well-being of all staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Service Contract (SC-10)
- Duty Station: Bokh, Ethiopia
- Remuneration: Competitive package based on WFP terms and conditions
- Work Arrangement: Full-time (Field-based clinical role)
- Line Manager: EMAT Head Doctor and Project Manager
How to Apply
Submit your application online through the official WFP careers portal:
Deadline: July 7, 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+3 – East Africa Time)
Required Documents: CV and Cover Letter in English (additional documents may be requested later)
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- No application fee is required at any stage of the recruitment
- WFP maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and discrimination
- Persons requiring reasonable accommodation during recruitment should contact:
📧 global.inclusion@wfp.org
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