Medical Director, Public Health & Humanitarian Strategy

MSF-Netherlands; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross monthly salary €7,987–€10,996

30 days annual leave

8% holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Commuting allowance

Training opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a Medical Director based in Amsterdam or London to lead the public health department and oversee medical and humanitarian operations, driving medical strategy and ensuring the quality and ethics of MSF OCA's programs. The role requires 12+ years in medical and humanitarian programming, postgraduate public health training, and strong English communication.

You will collaborate across departments, represent MSF externally, and advance safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Requires Medical Doctor with postgraduate public health training.
• Excellent command of English; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams in humanitarian settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead MSF OCA medical and public health operations and set medical strategy.
• Ensure quality, ethics and risk management across medical programs.
• Coordinate with Operations and other departments to allocate resources effectively.
• Represent MSF externally and participate in MedDir/MedOps platforms.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication

Strategic leadership

Collaborative networking

Education

Medical Doctor with public health training

Job description

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a Medical Director based in Amsterdam or London to lead the public health department and oversee medical and humanitarian operations, driving medical strategy and ensuring the quality and ethics of MSF OCA's programs. The role requires 12+ years in medical and humanitarian programming, postgraduate public health training, and strong English communication.

You will collaborate across departments, represent MSF externally, and advance safeguarding and