Recruitment: Chief Medical Advisor

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  • Closing date 7 February 2021
  • Starting salary circa £70,000 to £91,000 per annum (subject to experience)
  • Based in London

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

IPPF is seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed professional to take up an exciting global role providing medical leadership and ensuring a strategic, integrated approach to clinical governance, health systems strengthening and sexual and reproductive health service (SRH) programming in line with IPPF strategic outcomes. Working closely with colleagues and members worldwide, they will collaborate and lead the clinical and technical implementation of specific programmes focusing on the delivery of integrated SRHR including innovative service delivery strategies with a special emphasis on person-centred, transformative approaches including self-care. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical guidance to expand access to SRH commodities and pharmacovigilance within the Federation. The role is also expected to work closely with IPPF’s Director Leadership Team to advise and provide technical input on other related medical issues. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to build and implement a vision for this important organisational function.

Profile: In addition to proven experience in a relevant medical field – providing sexual and reproductive health services, you will be an established leader with technical excellence as it relates to programme design, strategies, and analysis of needs and gaps.

Creative and dynamic, you should enjoy working in complex organisational settings, having the ability to build networks and influence, and to foster openness to fresh ideas and new ways of working. You will be comfortable working with cross-cultural teams, be comfortable with ambiguity and comfortable in both engaging and leading. You will have a post graduate degree in public health/health related qualification- a clinical background is required. Fluency in English is essential, with excellent written and oral communication skills and proven experience of facilitation, research, training and capacity-building. You will have a clear commitment to the values of IPPF and passion for the work of the organization.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please download the documents below or contact Human Resources email jobs@ippf.org Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 7 February 2021

Interviews: w/c 15 February 2021 

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Job description JD Chief Medical Advisor – Jan 2021.docx

Application form Application Form 2019_0.doc

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One response to “Recruitment: Chief Medical Advisor”

  1. Bashir Elimam says:

    It is a movement in the right direction of building guided clinical practice with team spirit in an otherwise community setting services. This movement will add to the existing excellence and high quality care.

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