Project Officer – Hospital Based

Position: Project Officer – Hospital Based

Type: Full-time/Fixed-Term Contract 

Location: South Gaza, Palestine 

Salary: ILS 9,209 Monthly

Reporting to: Medical Programme Lead

**This position is open to candidates who are currently residing in South of Gaza only*

About Us:

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza. As part of our commitment to meeting the growing needs of the communities we serve, we're expanding our team.

About the Role:

The Project Officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation and coordination of health programmes at Nasser Hospital, ensuring adherence to Ministry of Health (MoH) protocols and MAP's quality standards. This includes supervising staff, strengthening referral systems, leading training initiatives, and integrating protection principles into healthcare services. The role involves monitoring the humanitarian situation, supporting proposal development, and managing emergency response activities. The Project Officer also handles HR coordination, staff wellbeing, safety protocols, and ensures effective data collection for health surveillance and programme design. Additionally, they are accountable for planning, budgeting, procurement, and resource management. The position requires regular performance monitoring, reporting, and providing recommendations for program improvements. The Project Officer also plays a key role in stakeholder engagement, representing MAP in official forums, maintaining partnerships with MoH, NGOs, and hospital administrators, and enhancing the visibility and communication of MAP's programmes.

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The ideal candidate will possess strong literacy, numeracy, analytical, and communication skills, underpinned by critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting. A degree in a medical-related field is preferred, with a master’s in public health considered an asset. The candidate should have proven experience in medical settings, particularly in project coordination, supervision, and team leadership. Familiarity with hospital operations, referral systems, patient flow, and emergency protocols is essential, as is experience working with multiple stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental organizations. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools, beneficiary feedback mechanisms (BFM), and MoH clinical and IPC guidelines is required, along with a solid understanding of protection principles in clinical contexts. The role demands strong leadership, planning, and analytical capabilities, the ability to compile and analyse health data, and excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and the ability to work both independently and within a team under pressure, are also key requirements.

Please visit the to application link find the detailed job description. 

MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process. 

We offer a well-rounded benefits package that’s designed to ensure our employees feel supported and valued, both professionally and personally.

Please send your CV and a cover letter using the application link and apply using the “apply now function”. Your cover letter should explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the role of Clinic Supervisor.

**NB: MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.        

**We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting