Medical Officer (NOC) - Fort-Dauphin / Tuléar

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting one Medical Officer (NOC) for a fixed-term, one-year contract renewable after confirmation of the probation period. The post is based in Fort-Dauphin or Tuléar, Madagascar, and reports to the Country Director or the officer designated by them, with technical supervision from the Regional Medical Officer in Nairobi. The Medical Officer oversees primary or occupational healthcare services for WFP staff, other UN agency personnel and eligible dependents, and supports medical doctors and clinical staff.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical and technical guidance on clinical standards, quality of care, case management and referral pathways.
• Deliver primary or occupational medical services such as consultations, assessments, clearances, emergency care and follow-up.
• Advise management on complex cases, referrals, medical evacuations and return to work after extended sick leave.
• Contribute to clinical coordination, peer review and case discussions, and improve medical services through clinical reviews and technical recommendations.
• Monitor and interpret health data, trends and hazards to support planning and decision-making.
• Support health promotion, disease prevention, staff wellness and medical preparedness, and give specialized support for emergency response and evacuations.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of medical records and compliance with data protection standards.
• Build relationships with healthcare providers and deliver health briefings and training.
• Lead the medical support strategy, accredit and maintain a network of providers, hospitals, laboratories and emergency services, and develop and test medical contingency plans.
• Coordinate medical outreach and preventive health initiatives, including periodic visits to field offices.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (doctorate, master's or equivalent) in Medicine, registered as a General Practitioner in the country of employment or origin.
• Minimum five years of post-graduate clinical practice; hardship or insecure environment experience is an asset.
• Fluency (level C) in English and French.
• In-depth knowledge of Madagascar's healthcare landscape, including remote and underserved areas.

Required skills

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate required; PHTLS certificate is an advantage.
• Ability to manage medical emergencies with limited resources and to work in remote, resource-constrained settings.
• Effective communication with people of diverse backgrounds.

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; the deadline is 17 November 2026.