Vacancy Announcement – Health Project Officer

2026-02-11

Save the Children (SC) is one of the world’s leading international organizations dedicated to children in need. Working in over 120 countries, we advocate for children’s rights and support them to reach their full potential. Since beginning operations in Mongolia in 1994, SC has been implementing programs in Ulaanbaatar and seven provinces across the areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Child Poverty, Education and Health. For more information, please visit: www.savethechildren.mn.

About the Role

SC is implementing the project “Promoting Sustainable, Holistic and Inclusive Developmental Support in Early Childhood in Mongolia,” funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. The project targets Bayanzurkh, Chingeltei and Songinokhairkhan districts of Ulaanbaatar, as well as Bayankhongor and Selenge provinces.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and qualified Health Project Officer (HPO) to support the implementation of this project. Under the overall guidance of the Project Manager and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the HPO will lead activities focused on improving the Family Health Center (FHC) system and strengthening capacity, particularly in early identification and intervention of disabilities and in promoting the development of children aged 0–5 years.

Key Responsibilities

The Health Project Officer will:

  • Plan, implement and report on activities related to strengthening the Family Health Center system and capacity development for local communities.
  • Collaborate closely with project team members to ensure the achievement of project objectives.
  • Develop and revise training materials on early identification and intervention of disabilities.
  • Design and facilitate training workshops and other capacity-building activities for staff of targeted Family Health Centers.
  • Strengthen collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Health Departments in target districts and provinces.
  • Support the planning and implementation of the DENAN health project, which focuses on strengthening rural hospitals, improving the capacity of medical professionals and providing dental services to remote communities, including herders and children.
  • Maintain communication with the donor and prepare monthly and quarterly reports and updates.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to SC’s goal of ensuring that all children survive, learn and are protected. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits and excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in child health, medicine, early childhood development, children with disabilities, or public health (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in child health, medicine, early childhood development, disability inclusion, or public health programming.
  • At least 3 years of experience working in a medical facility, including a Family Health Center.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage multiple stakeholders, including parents and young children.
  • Strong planning, coordination and management skills, with the ability to handle diverse and complex responsibilities.
  • Excellent writing skills and the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Mongolian.
  • Willingness and ability to travel within Mongolia.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, we invite you to send your resume and a cover letter in PDF, explaining how you meet the requirements of the job, to us via e-mail to mongolia.jobs@savethechildren.org by 5:00 pm on February 20, 2026. Please indicate “Application for the Health Project Officer” in the subject line of your email.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted!