Medical Emergency Coordinator – Ituri at ALIMA | Humanitarian Health Job in the DRC | Apply by 5 Nov 2026
Overview
ALIMA is seeking a Medical Emergency Coordinator to guide medical programmes, support healthcare teams, and manage emergency interventions for the Ebola outbreak in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This role takes place in Bunia and involves leading the technical direction of emergency health activities, analysing health data, and coordinating responses with local authorities and humanitarian stakeholders.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a medical degree alongside a postgraduate qualification, which is preferably a master's degree in public health, epidemiology, project management, or a related discipline. Candidates are required to bring a minimum of five years of prior experience in a medical coordinator or comparable role with an international medical non-governmental organisation. Essential professional qualifications include background in epidemic management, rapid response mechanisms, project proposal development, donor reporting, and survey execution such as SMART and CAP assessments. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel for database management and data analysis, and possess fluent French language skills alongside optional knowledge of English.
What you get
The successful candidate receives a renewable fixed-term contract lasting between 6 and 12 months governed by French employment law, paired with a salary determined by ALIMA's internal scale based on relevant experience. Additional compensation includes a daily per diem allowance, while the organisation covers travel expenses between the employee's home country and the mission location alongside providing or covering accommodation. Comprehensive medical coverage is active from the first contract day until one month following departure from the mission country and includes eligible dependants, alongside medical evacuation arrangements for the employee and eligible dependants.
Requirements
The position requires supervising and supporting medical teams, reinforcing staff capabilities, providing technical guidance, and encouraging professional development. The coordinator must oversee health and safety measures for staff, enforce protocols preventing abuse of power, sexual violence, and gender-based violence, and contribute to project proposals and donor reporting. Field responsibilities include directing infection prevention and control measures, ensuring proper patient management and referrals, and representing the organisation in technical meetings.
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit a complete application package consisting of a curriculum vitae in PDF format and a motivation letter via ALIMA's official recruitment portal. Applications are evaluated upon arrival, and the organisation may close the vacancy prior to the final date if a suitable candidate is found.
Key dates
The application deadline is 5 November 2026, and the expected start date for the position is as soon as possible.