Protection Officer (Medical) - Victim Assistance

About the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is recruiting a Protection Officer (Medical) in Sa'ada, Yemen, to work under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader. The role provides timely, high-quality victim assistance (VA) services, including reviewing and following up on confirmed and referred cases in hospitals, coordinating medical documentation and supporting the protection of civilians injured in conflict.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize life-saving VA cases, verify they meet life-saving criteria, estimate treatment costs and review clinical reports with treating clinicians.
• Coordinate immediate life-saving medical support, verify hospital admissions and assess cases for additional support.
• Follow up daily on treated beneficiaries, including visits, medications, diagnostics and surgery, and prepare monthly treatment summaries.
• Support MoUs with hospitals, review hospital claims, flag cases exceeding the medical ceiling and recommend payments.
• Receive referrals of VA cases from hospitals, partners and clusters, and facilitate their intake and approval.
• Provide technical coaching to Medical Assistants and Protection Officers on verification, follow-up and documentation.
• Issue and collect medical reports and quotations, prepare weekly and monthly updates and work plans, and keep beneficiary data confidential.
• Maintain working relationships with hospitals, NGOs, government authorities and health actors, and attend health sub-cluster meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or equivalent) with a valid medical license.
• At least three years of experience in health, including Victim Assistance, and 2+ years in a hospital.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight, handle pressure and meet deadlines; willingness to work overtime and to travel to field locations.
• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work; previous experience with international organizations is an advantage.
• Fluent Arabic, very good English, and good Oromo or Amharic (desirable).

Required skills

• Essential computer literacy in word processing and Excel.
• Negotiation, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.

What we offer

• A contract until July 31, 2027, renewable depending on funding and performance.
• Salary and conditions according to DRC's Terms of Employment, at Band H2 (non-manager).

Applicants must submit a cover letter and a CV (no more than four pages) in the same language as the posting; applications close on November 12, 2026.