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Dünya Doktorları Derneği

Dünya Doktorları Derneği (DDD / MdM Türkiye) is a Turkish international health organization working to improve access to healthcare, strengthen local health systems, and support vulnerable populations.

DDD operates through its headquarters in Istanbul and its country missions, combining operational implementation with technical expertise and institutional partnerships.

The General Services Department provides the institutional infrastructure, administrative services, and digital working environment required for the effective functioning of the Turkish offices.

DDD is the 16th member of the Doctors of the World International Network that is committed to meeting the health needs of vulnerable people globally.

Please visit www.dunyadoktorlari.org.tr to learn more.

About the Position

DDD is seeking an experienced Country Director to lead the establishment, consolidation and development of its operations in Syria.

The Country Director will provide strategic, institutional and managerial leadership, positioning DDD as a technical cooperation agency supporting the restoration and strengthening of local healthcare systems.

The position combines institutional engagement, country strategy development, resource mobilization and overall supervision of country operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Country Strategy & Positioning: Develop and implement DDD's country strategy, identify operational priorities and strengthen its institutional presence.
• Institutional Relations: Represent DDD before government authorities, healthcare institutions, international cooperation agencies, donors and strategic partners.
• Operations Leadership: Oversee country operations, field offices and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective coordination, performance and resource allocation.
• Program Oversight: Ensure that the country portfolio responds to health system priorities, institutional needs and DDD's technical and quality standards.
• Resource Mobilization: Develop funding opportunities, institutional partnerships and strategic alliances in coordination with headquarters.
• Financial & Organizational Management: Oversee budgets, financial sustainability, workforce planning and organizational development.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure appropriate security, access, legal compliance and risk management arrangements.
• Executive Coordination: Maintain effective coordination with DDD headquarters and report on country performance, priorities and strategic developments.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Management, Public Administration, International Cooperation, Public Health, International Relations or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience, including significant senior management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in institutional representation, government engagement and strategic partnership development.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee complex operations and manage substantial budgets.
• Experience in international cooperation, public sector development, technical assistance or comparable operational environments.
• Strong strategic planning, negotiation, financial oversight and organizational leadership skills.
• Experience in healthcare systems strengthening or health-related cooperation is a strong advantage.
• Experience in Syria or comparable complex environments is highly desirable.
• Professional fluency in Arabic and English.

Experience in international NGOs is welcome but not mandatory. Candidates from technical cooperation agencies, public institutions and other relevant sectors are encouraged to apply.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a strategic and operational leader with strong institutional diplomacy, sound managerial judgment and the ability to establish and develop an effective country organization.

The successful candidate will combine institutional credibility, strategic vision and practical management capabilities, with a strong commitment to sustainable healthcare systems development.

Compliance & Ethics

Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Dünya Doktorları Derneği. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Dünya Doktorları Derneği and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Dünya Doktorları Derneği and amongst beneficiaries served by Dünya Doktorları Derneği.

NB: Considering the purpose and values of the organisation, DDD requests to its employee complete flexibility in term of duties and commitment, as their job description and job title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Please be advised that female candidates are highly encouraged.

Dünya Doktorları Derneği is an equal opportunity employer whereby we ensure all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without the practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

Closure Date: 10.11.2026

Due to the urgency to fill this post, DDD reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed, therefore early applications are encouraged.
DDD is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

General Information
DDD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.