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Do you want to join a committed, activist-driven organization and take meaningful action for social justice? For over 40 years, Médecins du Monde has been delivering healthcare to the most vulnerable, challenging barriers to access, and driving long-term change in health policies. In France and across nearly 30 countries, our work is built around six core missions: Sexual and reproductive health and rights (including access to safe abortion) Migration, exile, human rights and health Harm reduction Health and the environment Healthcare systems Humanitarian spaces MdM in Afghanistan Médecins du Monde re-opened its mission in Afghanistan in 2021 and currently implements programmes in primary healthcare, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), nutrition and harm reduction through a combination of direct implementation and partnerships with local organizations. The mission operates in a complex environment marked by restrictions imposed by de facto authorities, constraints affecting women’s participation and access to services, evolving humanitarian needs and significant challenges for the health system. Current programmes are implemented in Wardak, Farah and Nimroz provinces and place a strong emphasis on community engagement, quality of care and access to essential health services. About the role You will join the mission at a pivotal moment. Beyond ensuring the quality and relevance of medical activities, you will play a key role in strengthening the mission’s medical leadership, supporting teams, reinforcing SRHR priorities and helping to structure programmes, partnerships and ways of working in line with Médecins du Monde’s values and standards. Working closely with the General Coordinator, HQ Health Advisor and programme teams, you will contribute directly to improving access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations across Afghanistan. What you'll do 👉 Define, drive and monitor the mission's medical strategy and ensure its alignment with MdM's global priorities, with a particular focus on SRHR. 👉 Ensure the quality, relevance and effectiveness of health, nutrition, MHPSS and SRHR activities across all programmes. 👉 Lead, support and develop medical teams through coaching, capacity-building and performance management. 👉 Analyse programme performance and medical data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement. 👉 Design new projects, contribute to donor proposals and support the mission's strategic development. 👉 Represent MdM with health authorities, humanitarian actors, partners and community stakeholders. 👉 Adapt programmes and priorities in response to contextual changes, population needs and humanitarian emergencies. Who you'll work with You will report directly to the General Coordinator and maintain a strong functional relationship with the Health Advisor based at headquarters. You will supervise a technical medical team of two to three people and work closely with programme managers, medical supervisors, support departments and local partners across the mission. The position also requires regular interaction with health authorities, UN agencies, humanitarian coordination mechanisms and community representatives. What you'll gain Develop advanced leadership skills in one of the world's most complex humanitarian contexts. Strengthen your expertise in SRHR programming, community-based health approaches and health system strengthening. Gain significant experience in humanitarian negotiation, representation and stakeholder engagement. Contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes supporting vulnerable communities while helping shape the future strategic direction of the mission. Propose and develop projects relating to women’s rights and health, in collaboration with local organisations. Requirements You are the right match if you: Dem