Senior Medical Officer - SCANU

Lead medical services and programs for children in need.

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Overview

Lead medical services and programs for children in need.

You have:

Professional medical degree with specialization in relevant field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
Experience working in humanitarian settings and understanding of child health needs.
Strong communication skills in English.
Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.

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The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time you managed a medical team in a crisis situation.	This assesses your leadership and crisis management skills.	Provide a specific example that highlights your ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
How do you ensure communication is effective within a multidisciplinary team?	This question evaluates your communication skills and teamwork abilities.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've advocated for children's health issues?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to address cultural differences when working in international teams?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle conflicts within your team?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a program you developed for child health. What were the outcomes?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you believe are the most pressing health issues for children today?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a successful collaboration with another organization.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.