We are currently recruiting an Medical Coordinator to join our Programs team in Sudan. This is an international position based in Tawila, North Darfur (Chad cross-border operation) with travel to other locations in North Darfur as security conditions allow. The role will initially be a short-term position (less than 6 months).
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds and those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
This role is classified as requiring enhanced pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
About the Opportunity
Relief International is delivering lifesaving health services in North Darfur through secondary healthcare facilities, primary healthcare centres and community-based interventions. In collaboration with partners and the State Ministry of Health, RI provides paediatric services, emergency maternal healthcare, nutrition support and integrated primary healthcare for conflict-affected communities.
The Medical Coordinator will provide overall technical and clinical leadership for paediatric and medical services within RI-supported health facilities in North Darfur. The role combines direct clinical care with strategic oversight, quality assurance, mentoring and health systems strengthening. Working closely with Ministry of Health counterparts, programme teams and health partners, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective and accountable health services while strengthening the capacity of national healthcare staff.
Your Responsibilities
This role includes the following responsibilities.
- Provide overall technical leadership and oversight of paediatric and medical services across RI-supported secondary and primary healthcare facilities.
- Deliver and supervise high-quality paediatric clinical care, including emergency case management, inpatient services, stabilization of severe cases and referral coordination.
- Mentor, coach and build the capacity of doctors, nurses and clinical teams through supportive supervision, bedside training and quality improvement initiatives.
- Lead clinical quality assurance processes, including audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, infection prevention measures and patient safety improvements.
- Strengthen coordination with government authorities, health partners, referral facilities and humanitarian stakeholders to improve service quality and continuity of care.
About You
You will bring the following experience and skills.
- Medical Doctor (MD) with a postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Tropical Medicine or another relevant clinical specialty.
- Substantial proven experience providing paediatric clinical care, emergency case management and inpatient services in humanitarian, development or public health settings.
- Strong experience in clinical supervision, mentorship, capacity building and quality improvement of healthcare professionals.
- Sound knowledge of WHO guidelines, humanitarian health standards, clinical protocols and integrated healthcare programming.
- Experience working with government health authorities, NGOs, UN agencies and health-sector coordination mechanisms.
- Strong leadership, data analysis, communication, report-writing and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Experience in Sudan or similar humanitarian contexts, health systems strengthening, donor-funded programmes and Arabic language skills are desirable.
How to apply
To apply for this post, click on the Apply button in the job advert page.
- You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
- The cover letter should be one page and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing Date
September 14, 2026.
As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all roles in Relief International includes a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.
Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
