Health Technical Specialist
Quick answer
Action Against Hunger is hiring a South Sudan-based Health Technical Specialist to lead, design, and manage high-quality primary healthcare and nutrition programming in a complex humanitarian environment.
- Role
- Health Technical Specialist
- Organization
- Action Against Hunger-USA
- Location
- South Sudan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-10-15
The role
The Health Technical Specialist (HTS) will oversee the strategy, design, and implementation of high-quality health and primary healthcare programs for Action Against Hunger-USA in South Sudan. The role involves managing health portfolios across multiple states, ensuring clinical service quality, and providing technical leadership to field teams. Furthermore, the specialist will represent the organization in national health clusters and lead efforts in proposal development, donor reporting, and staff capacity building.
What you'll do
- Lead the design and proposal development process for new health programming.
- Oversee the quality implementation of health project activities across multiple states.
- Provide technical coaching and supervision to national healthcare staff.
- Represent the organization at the national Health Cluster and with government authorities.
- Manage monitoring and evaluation plans to ensure program goals are achieved.
What it takes
- Degree in Medicine or Public Health, or Master of Public Health.
- Minimum of seven years of relevant technical experience in fragile environments.
- Proven experience in developing and managing high-quality, innovative health projects.
- Strong communication and training skills.
- Ability to analyze data and produce high-quality narrative reports.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
The organization provides equal employment opportunities and upholds strict safeguarding policies including PSEA and Child Safeguarding.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and what is the work environment?
This role is based in South Sudan, requiring frequent field site visits and the ability to adapt to remote living conditions.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not specified in the job description.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have a degree in Medicine or Public Health (or a Master's degree) and at least seven years of relevant technical experience, preferably within an international NGO.
How and by when should I apply?
Applications should be submitted via the provided Workable link by October 15, 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis due to the urgency of the role.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action Against Hunger-USA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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