Senior Health Advisor – Outbreak Response
Quick answer
UK-Med is hiring a senior health advisor in Manchester, UK (hybrid working available) with a salary of up to £52,890 GBP to provide technical leadership in emergency health programmes and responses.
- Role
- Senior Health Advisor – Outbreak Response
- Organization
- UK-Med
- Location
- Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Up to £52,890 GBP gross per annum
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
UK-Med is seeking a Senior Health Advisor with expertise in infectious diseases and outbreak response to provide technical leadership in emergency health programmes and responses.
What you'll do
- Provide senior clinical and technical leadership
- Support and deploy to a range of emergency settings
- Contribute to response planning, clinical governance, technical standards, programme development and organisational preparedness
- Line manage the Health Department’s Outbreak Referrents
- Offer technical guidance and mentoring to UK-Med's deployed Medical Coordinators and register members
What it takes
- 5-9 years of experience
- Medical Doctor with specialist expertise in infectious diseases
- Outbreak preparedness and response
- Strong background in international humanitarian health
- Experience in conflict-affected areas, natural disasters, disease outbreaks and other complex humanitarian environments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive salary and benefits package, supportive and collaborative working environment
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Manchester, UK (hybrid working available), with an expectation of up to 80% international travel/deployment.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is up to £52,890 GBP gross per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 5-9 years of experience, a Medical Doctor with specialist expertise in infectious diseases, and a strong background in international humanitarian health.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted through the online jobs portal no later than Tuesday 3rd of October 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is hybrid working available, with an expectation of up to 80% international travel/deployment.
How to apply
Apply directly on UK-Med's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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