Team Lead - Gaza

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity born of the British National Health Service (NHS). For over 30 years, we’ve been working towards a world where everyone has access to the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are currently expanding our emergency health response in Gaza, where communities are facing a prolonged and highly complex humanitarian crisis. We are seeking an experienced Humanitarian Team Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for UK-Med’s field operations in Gaza.

As Team Lead, you will represent UK-Med on the ground — overseeing programme implementation, managing an international multidisciplinary team, coordinating with local authorities, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all staff. You will play a pivotal role in driving programme delivery and maintaining operational excellence in a volatile and rapidly evolving environment.

Our ideal candidate will be an accomplished humanitarian leader with extensive experience in emergency health programming, proven capability in managing international teams in insecure contexts, and a strong ability to navigate complex coordination and operational challenges.

To apply, please submit a current CV and answer the application questions:

Recruitment Process

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion.  We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.