Public Health and Humanitarian Medicine Director
About this role
This MSF public health director job in Kenya is a senior leadership role in Nairobi for an experienced medical professional with a strong background in public health, humanitarian medicine, epidemiology and medical programme leadership. Applications close 27 November 2026.
Official vacancy notice
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MSF Eastern Africa Careers – JOB0331Vacancy reference: JOB0331
Role details
About the MSF Public Health Director job in Nairobi
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Eastern Africa is recruiting a Public Health and Humanitarian Medicine Director in Nairobi, Kenya. This senior leadership opportunity is intended for an experienced medical professional with a strong background in public health, humanitarian medicine, epidemiology and medical programme leadership.
Job details
Employer: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Eastern Africa Location: Nairobi, Kenya Profession: Public Health / Humanitarian Medicine / Medical Leadership Employment type: Full-time, three-year renewable contract Vacancy reference: JOB0331 Published by employer: 6 November 2026 Application deadline: 27 November 2026, 11:59 PM Published annual salary: EUR 62,183 Additional benefit: Published work-life-balance benefit of EUR 620–1,159 monthly, subject to individual and administrative status.
Consult the official advert for the complete requirements.
How to apply for the MSF Public Health Director job in Kenya
- Apply only through the official MSF Eastern Africa careers portal using the Apply on employer site button on this page.
- Applications close on 27 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Recruitment warning
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Responsibilities
- Lead public-health and humanitarian medicine strategy
- Oversee relevant technical areas, including epidemiology, medical data science, climate and environmental health, and anthropology
- Represent MSF in regional and international health forums
- Support strategic collaboration across the organisation
Requirements
- A medical degree (MD or equivalent)
- Postgraduate specialisation in Public Health, Epidemiology, Tropical Medicine or a related discipline at master's level or above is strongly preferred
- Approximately 10–12 years of progressive medical-humanitarian experience
- At least five years in senior leadership within MSF or a comparable organisation
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in humanitarian emergencies and complex medical programmes