Project Coordinators are responsible for leading medical initiatives in challenging humanitarian contexts. They oversee the full project lifecycle, from initial assessment to implementation and evaluation, ensuring that healthcare delivery remains effective, coordinated, and aligned with medical ethics.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, often comprising hundreds of staff, across diverse departments
- Ensure seamless collaboration between medical, operational, and administrative units
- Manage project budgets and financial oversight to maintain accountability and efficiency
- Supervise human resources, including recruitment, training, and team development in multicultural settings
- Act as primary liaison with local authorities and stakeholders, representing the organization professionally and diplomatically
- Assess security conditions and implement protocols to protect staff and patients
- Explore and evaluate new areas for medical intervention
- Manage internal and external communications relevant to project operations
Qualifications
Candidates must have substantial experience in managing teams and projects within humanitarian or emergency settings. Demonstrated ability to lead in high-pressure, unstable environments is essential.
- Proven track record in team supervision, coaching, and training across cultural and professional boundaries
- Experience in security management, particularly in conflict-affected or crisis regions
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- High adaptability and resilience when working under stress
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in French (B2) or another language such as Arabic or Spanish is preferred
- Commitment to 9–12 month international field assignments
- Willingness to undertake multiple missions over time
Preferred Background
- University degree or relevant diploma in a related field
- Professional experience in international healthcare, humanitarian response, or medical program management
Core Principles
This role operates within a framework of independence, impartiality, neutrality, and medical ethics. Coordinators are expected to advocate for patients and colleagues by sharing critical field experiences when appropriate.
