Job Overview

The Emergency Preparedness Specialist will lead activities under the Multi-Phase Approach Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (MPA-HEPRR) Project,  on response and continuity of services during public health emergencies (PHEs) by assisting Arua region to develop mitigation strategies and guidelines for the continuation of essential services including non-communicable diseases, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services and menstrual hygiene products and maternal health

Key Responsibilities

• • Support activities to strengthen regional regulatory and management mechanisms of health professionals (surge capacity) to enable the swift mobilization of health workers across borders during health emergencies.
  • Generating regional knowledge and evidence through selected regional operational and analytical research.
  • Improve capacities for forecasting and prepositioning of stockpiles and critical supplies for priority HEs based on risk profiles.
  • Support the Medical specialist to support countries to conduct periodic assessments and evaluations for preparedness to health emergencies, including SPAR, JEE, after-action reviews, and intra-action reviews for HEs as they occur.
  • Lead the countries’ national and local health authorities to assess and map existing and emerging health risks as needed.
  • Collaborate with other project stakeholders to support the assessment of health needs of affected populations.
  • Provide technical input in the development of digital platforms to support essential health service delivery during emergency situations.
  • Contribute to setting the agenda and coordinating RAC meetings, and co-lead the community of practice as will be assigned

Qualifications;

• Any degree in Public Health, Medicine, Clinical related Field
• A postgraduate qualification in emergency medicine or public health
• At least 2 years’ experience in clinical practice and some experience in the use of digital technologies and ehealth for health surveillance and emergency response, and technical and operational experience in public health prevention, care, and control measures for health emergencies
• Proven analytical skills and writing ability as demonstrated by reports and scientific publications in the area of public health   Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested Candidates should submit their application, C.V and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies of academic qualifications indicating “the job title” in the subject line by 29th June 2026 to emergency@rescueforhunger.org