Looking for MedOps Cell Manager Jobs 2026? Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is recruiting a highly experienced MedOps Cell Manager to join the newly established MSF Ubuntu Operational Directorate. This exciting humanitarian leadership opportunity is open to applicants based in Nairobi, Kenya, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Harare, Zimbabwe.

If you are searching for MedOps Cell Manager Jobs 2026, MSF Jobs in Zimbabwe, MSF Jobs in South Africa, or Humanitarian Operations Manager Jobs, this opportunity offers the chance to shape global medical humanitarian operations while working with one of the world’s most respected organizations.

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MedOps Cell Manager Jobs 2026 – Job Overview

Position	MedOps Cell Manager
Organization	Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Ubuntu)
Job Category	Humanitarian Operations
Location	Harare, Zimbabwe / Johannesburg, South Africa / Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Type	Full-Time
Contract Duration	3 Years Renewable (Maximum 6 Years)
Start Date	1 October 2026
Application Deadline	10 July 2026
Experience Required	Minimum 7 Years
Application Type	Local and International Applicants
Salary	According to MSF Reward Policy

About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that provides life-saving assistance to people affected by conflicts, epidemics, disasters, and exclusion from healthcare.

MSF delivers humanitarian assistance regardless of race, religion, nationality, or political affiliation. Through medical interventions and emergency response programs, MSF works to save lives and protect human dignity worldwide.

About MSF Eastern Africa

MSF Eastern Africa serves as the regional institutional office supporting recruitment, communications, fundraising, training, diversity and inclusion, medical operational support, environmental health, and strategic humanitarian initiatives across the region.

About MSF Ubuntu

MSF Ubuntu is the newest Operational Directorate within Médecins Sans Frontières. Guided by the philosophy of Ubuntu—”I am because we are”—MSF Ubuntu emphasizes:

• Community leadership.
• People-centered healthcare.
• Interdependence and collaboration.
• Locally grounded humanitarian action.
• Sustainable and accountable interventions.

The MedOps Cell Manager will help establish this new operational identity and strengthen emergency humanitarian responses globally.

MedOps Cell Manager Jobs 2026 – Purpose of the Role

The MedOps Cell Manager is responsible for transforming MSF Ubuntu’s operational vision into effective and accountable humanitarian operations.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the MedOps Cell Manager provides:

• Strategic leadership.
• Operational oversight.
• Emergency response coordination.
• Country and project management.
• Community-centered humanitarian interventions.

The position plays a central role in ensuring high-quality medical-humanitarian operations aligned with MSF’s mission.

Key Responsibilities of the MedOps Cell Manager

Lead Operational Strategy

The MedOps Cell Manager will:

• Develop and implement country strategies.
• Review regional and thematic priorities.
• Ensure operations align with humanitarian principles.

Promote Community Leadership

Responsibilities include:

• Embedding people-centered care.
• Supporting community participation.
• Strengthening accountability to affected populations.

Ensure Quality Operations

The MedOps Cell Manager will:

• Guarantee ethical and high-quality interventions.
• Monitor operational performance.
• Maintain accountability standards.

Support Country Leadership Teams

Provide strategic guidance to:

• Heads of Programmes.
• Project Coordinators.
• Country Coordination Teams.

Manage Operational Cells

Responsibilities include:

• Leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Building collaboration.
• Improving operational effectiveness.

Strengthen Emergency Preparedness

The MedOps Cell Manager will:

• Coordinate emergency responses.
• Improve preparedness systems.
• Respond rapidly during humanitarian crises.

Security and Risk Management

The role involves:

• Managing safety and security.
• Supporting access negotiations.
• Mitigating operational risks.

Advocacy and Representation

Responsibilities include:

• Driving humanitarian advocacy.
• Building networks and partnerships.
• Supporting analysis and communication activities.

Financial Stewardship

The MedOps Cell Manager oversees:

• Budget planning.
• Resource allocation.
• Financial accountability.

Environmental Responsibility

Support climate-aware humanitarian operations and sustainable practices.

Qualifications Required for MedOps Cell Manager Jobs 2026

Applicants should possess:

Essential Education

A Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Medicine.
• Public Health.
• Humanitarian Affairs.
• Anthropology.
• Political Science.
• International Relations.
• Operational Management.

Preferred Education

• Master’s Degree in related disciplines.

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Experience Required

Candidates should have:

• Minimum seven years of professional experience.
• Senior management experience within MSF or similar humanitarian organizations.
• Previous experience as:
  • Head of Mission.
  • Country Director.
  • Operations Manager.
  • Emergency Coordinator.
  • Medical Coordinator.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Humanitarian operations.
  • Emergency response.
  • Security management.
  • Ethical humanitarian action.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial and HR planning skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional advantages include:

• Community engagement experience.
• Accountability to affected populations expertise.
• Advocacy and public positioning experience.
• Knowledge of Swahili, French, Arabic, or other relevant languages.
• Experience with multi-partner organizational models.
• Experience supporting organizational growth and transformation.

Competencies Required

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Commitment to MSF values.
• Strategic thinking.
• Leadership and team development.
• Risk management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Results orientation.
• Cross-cultural awareness.
• Collaboration and relationship-building.
• Integrity and transparency.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience.

Working Conditions

The MedOps Cell Manager position requires:

• Regular international travel.
• Emergency deployments when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High levels of discretion and political judgment.
• Adaptability within a growing operational directorate.

Duty Stations

Applicants may be based in:

• Harare, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
• Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦
• Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

Benefits of MedOps Cell Manager Jobs 2026

Competitive Benefits Package

✅ Three-year renewable contract.

✅ International humanitarian leadership role.

✅ Opportunity to shape MSF Ubuntu’s operational identity.

✅ Work with one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations.

✅ Regional and international exposure.

✅ Travel opportunities across countries of operation.

✅ Professional development and learning opportunities.

✅ Diverse and inclusive working environment.

✅ Competitive salary and benefits according to MSF policies.

Why Join MSF Ubuntu?

Joining MSF Ubuntu means becoming part of a movement that prioritizes:

• Human dignity.
• Community-centered healthcare.
• Equity and inclusion.
• Emergency humanitarian response.
• Sustainable and locally driven solutions.

The MedOps Cell Manager position offers a unique opportunity to influence humanitarian operations and improve lives globally.

How to Apply for MedOps Cell Manager Jobs 2026

Interested candidates should submit:

• A single PDF file containing:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Letter of Motivation (in English).

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered.

Application Deadline

📅 10 July 2026

Start Date

📅 1 October 2026