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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
14 November 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Khartoum)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
These jobs are in Country Offices (COs). Doctor report administratively to WFP Clinics Coordinator and technically to the WFP Clinics Head Doctor.
JOB PURPOSE:
WFP Clinic Doctor will be responsible for patient care in his duty station. While the Doctor collaborates with the WFP Clinics Coordinator on the administrative, logistical and operational issues of the Clinic, his main responsibilities are evidence based primary healthcare and clinical care oversight. The Doctor (SSA P) will be based in Port Sudan.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Clinical Duties
- Report administratively to the WFP Clinics Coordinator and technically to the WFP Clinics Senior Doctor.
- Provide evidence-based primary care to all eligible staff members and their dependents, in line with Sudan Country Office guidelines.
- Provide first aid, medical advice, and minor outpatient treatments.
- Perform diagnostic and basic laboratory tests (e.g., ECG, malaria RDT, urine dipstick).
- Deliver clinical services across duty stations, including field office rotations, and report on staff health status and available local medical support.
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including follow-up care and continuity of treatment.
- Detect and support mental health conditions early, and refer cases to appropriate specialists for treatment and follow-up.
- Dispense medications in accordance with evidence-based medicine and international standards, ensuring proper patient guidance.
- Perform clinical procedures such as medication administration, injections, wound care, suturing, minor foreign body extraction, and initiation of IV fluid therapy when clinically indicated.
- Consult with the Senior Doctor on complex cases and participate in peer review discussions to support quality of care.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and secure electronic medical records, including proper documentation of clinical findings.
- Provide medical support during evacuations and repatriations, including patient preparation and escort when required.
- Provide technical medical assessments to inform patient disposition (e.g., continued observation, primary treatment, referral, or medical evacuation), in line with established guidance.
- Deliver health promotion and illness/injury prevention activities as directed.
- Ensure medical preparedness for staff on missions or reassignment, including vaccinations, travel health advice, and preventive measures; perform other related duties as required.
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Medical Administrative Duties
- Recommend medical evacuation when required to the Head Doctor or appropriate WFP/UN agency Medical Doctor
- Undertake Entry, Periodic/Exit Medical Examinations, provide medical certificate recommending sick leave for the WFP Medical Services approval when appropriate, make recommendations for Medical Travel as needed.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality by not sharing medical records with agency/employer Ensure proper follow up and if required, referral on all cases.
- Document all case findings, referrals, and follow up; Establish good relations with reliable hospitals and private medical facilities.
- Ensure that proper medical records are kept in a strictly confidential manner.
- Prepare and send periodic reports of functions, visits, medical evacuations, and treatments to Head Doctor and WFP/UN agency Doctors.
- Advise on health precautionary steps to be undertaken at any of the WFP/UN agency offices.
- Perform any other duties as considered necessary by the WFP Clinic Coordinator or WFP Clinic Senior Doctor.
Administrative duties
- Maintain up-to-date inventory the WFP Clinic Pharmacies, medical/diagnostic supplies, equipment, and consumables.
- Maintain a 24-hour roster of available specialists for referral and treatment.
- Check equipment and supplies at every rotation and maintains them in working order.
- Ensure that any single use medical instruments are properly disposed of any reusable medical instruments are properly maintained.
- Ensures that clinic spaces are maintained and clean.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Advanced university degree (Doctorate, Master or equivalent) in Medicine or demonstrably equivalent studies from a recognized institution. Registration as a General Practitioner in the country of origin is required.
ACLS certificate required. Additional training or certification in emergency cases management will be an advantage.
Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional post graduate experience relevant to the field is required. Experience in a hardship location under very difficult and insecure environments is an asset.
Knowledge & Skills:
· Specialist expertise in the assessment of medical health needs and the assessment of risk.
· Demonstrated skills to create a trusted environment in which patients can talk confidentially.
· Ability to manage medical emergency situations with limited resources.
· Excellent clinical knowledge and skills.
· Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
· Analytical ability
· Ability to communicate effectively with people of both genders and diverse national and cultural backgrounds.
· Skills in designing and delivering training/information sessions on several subjects and ability to adapt those to different audiences.
· Time management
Language:
Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency in Arabic
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
- We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
- If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
- At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
