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 verifying and following up on confirmed and referred cases in hospitals and coordinating the collection and review of medical documentation.

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 and flag cases exceeding the medical ceiling
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly updates and work plans, keeping beneficiary data confidential
• Coordinate patient transfers, attend team meetings and build working relationships with hospitals, NGOs and government authorities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or equivalent) with a valid medical licence
• At least three years of experience in health, including Victim Assistance, and 2+ years in a hospital
• Fluent Arabic; very good English; Oromo and Amharic desirable
• Willingness to travel to field locations and to work overtime when needed
• Previous experience with international organizations is an advantage

Required skills

• Essential computer literacy (Word and Excel)
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight, prioritizing work under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Negotiation and communication skills, and strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

What we offer

• Contract until July 31, 2027, renewable depending on funding and performance
• Position at Band H2 (non-manager), reporting to the Protection Team Leader
• Salary and conditions according to DRC's Terms of Employment

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