Emergency Response Specialist

Job Overview

The Emergency Response Specialist will lead activities under the Multi-Phase Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Project, focusing on response and continuity of services during public health emergencies (PHEs). This role involves assisting the region in developing 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 supplies.

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.
• Generate regional knowledge and evidence through selected regional operational and analytical research.
• Improve capacities for forecasting and prepositioning of stockpiles and critical supplies for priority health emergencies (HEs) based on risk profiles.
• Support the Medical Specialist to assist countries in conducting 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.
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• Contribute to setting the agenda and coordinating RAC meetings, and co-lead the community of practice as will be assigned.

Qualifications Needed

• Any degree in Public Health, Medicine, or a Clinical-related Field.
• A postgraduate qualification in emergency medicine or public health.
• At least 2 years’ experience in clinical practice with 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.

How to Apply

Applications that do not meet all requirements will be discarded.

Attach 1 single file including a combined Cover Letter (describing how you meet the minimum qualifications) and your current CV only. Attachment size is limited to 1MB; emails with larger file sizes will be discarded.

Application updates and confirmations of applications received are not provided. If selected for a shortlist interview, you will be contacted by phone and/or email.

Send your applications to careers@rescueforhunger.org by 30th August 2026.