About the Organization

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. The organization is committed to a safe organizational culture built on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion. MSF ensures that the workplace is a safe environment for all staff and partners, encouraging diverse voices from all genders, ages, and backgrounds.

The organization provides a professional atmosphere where staff are supported through clear values, standards, and procedures. MSF operates with a focus on medical neutrality and impartiality, striving to deliver aid irrespective of race, religion, or political affiliation. Joining MSF offers the opportunity to work within a prestigious global network dedicated to saving lives and alleviating suffering in complex humanitarian settings.

We strongly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. MSF believes that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to address the unique needs of the populations we serve. By joining our team in Nekemte, you will contribute to high-impact health programs and help bridge the gap between medical services and the community.

Job Description

The Health Promoter Community Engagement (HPCE) Supervisor is responsible for implementing the HPCE strategy and workplan with active community participation. Working under the guidance of the HPCE Manager, this role involves supervising HP teams in communities and health facilities to ensure project objectives are met. The supervisor leads outreach activities, adapts health messaging to local cultures, and builds trust in MSF services to improve early care-seeking among hard-to-reach populations.

Strategic impact is achieved through the management of community-based surveillance, including active case finding and early alerts for outbreaks. The supervisor ensures that community feedback and rumors are systematically collected and used to adjust health strategies. Additionally, the role involves population mapping to identify underserved areas and access barriers, ensuring that mobile clinic services are utilized effectively.

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Secondary school diploma.

• Desirable: Bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, behavioral sciences, public health, community health, or nursing.

Work Experience

• Essential: At least 2 years of experience in health promotion, team management, and program implementation.

• Desirable: Experience in qualitative methodology is highly preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Technical Skills: Strong IT skills in Word and Excel are essential.

• Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation skills at the community level and proficiency in participatory approaches.

• Management: Proven team management and training skills, including the ability to provide on-the-job coaching.

• Language: High-level command of oral and written English; Afan Oromo is highly desirable.

• Humanitarian Knowledge: Deep understanding of MSF principles and a high level of knowledge regarding local customs and culture.

Job Location

Nekemte, Ethiopia (MSF-Switzerland Office).

Employment Type and Salary

• Employment Type: Full-time.

• Contract Length: Until June 30, 2027.

• Salary: Starting base salary of USD 1009, payable in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

• Benefits: Medical cover provided as per the organization's policy.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and application letter, including photocopies of all supporting documents, through the official online form. Please note that scanned certificates or heavy attachments are NOT required during the initial phase; original documents will only be needed for verification for short-listed candidates during the assessment stage. MSF does not accept applications in any other form.

Sincerity in all declarations is essential; the use of false documents will result in automatic cancellation of the application or termination of employment. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data specifically for the recruitment process.

Application Link: Apply link.

Application Deadline: May 16, 2026.