Project Manager – Gaza Cancer Care Project, national position

Location: Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH), Jerusalem, with regular visits to LWF Central Office, Mount of Olives
Reports to: CEO, Augusta Victoria Hospital
Collaborates closely with: LWF Country Representative

Application Deadline: Up to the 22nd of September 2025

Background

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) – Jerusalem Program is seeking a proactive and innovative Project Manager to oversee the implementation of the Gaza Cancer Care Capacity Project. The position will play a critical role in promoting the right to health, particularly through advancing access to specialized cancer care for the population of Gaza.

The position is based at Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH), which, as part of the LWF World Service Jerusalem Program, is implementing a multi-year initiative titled “Developing Cancer Care Capacity in the Gaza Strip.” which is funded by Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, other partners and implemented in cooperation with the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. This project pools technical expertise, medical infrastructure, and human resources to strengthen local capacity in oncology services. While the war in Gaza has significantly affected project implementation, the LWF remains committed to delivering this life-saving initiative under evolving conditions.

Position Overview

The Project Manager will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Gaza Cancer Care Capacity Project — both programmatically and administratively. The role involves day-to-day coordination with Gaza-based partners, AVH medical staff, donors, and key stakeholders, while also advancing key messages to promote access to health care and support humanitarian response mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Provide overall leadership and coordination for project activities, ensuring timely and effective implementation in close collaboration with AVH, Al Ahli Arab Hospital, and other stakeholders.
• Supervise project personnel and maintain regular communication with AVH oncologists, LWF central office, and Gaza-based actors.
• Ensure the submission of timely narrative and financial progress reports to Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe and other relevant entities and stakeholders.
• Manage project administrative, financial, and security-related tasks with transparency and accuracy.
• Oversee procurement procedures, including tender processes and selection of consultants, contractors, or implementing partners, ensuring clear documentation and evaluation reports.
• Coordinate with key health actors such as WHO, health clusters members, humanitarian organisations on medical access issues.
• Explore and facilitate emergency medical evacuations, aid coordination, and delivery of medical supplies to Gaza.
• Lead strategic planning and sustainability efforts within the framework of the project and emergency response.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, international development, health management, political science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management in humanitarian or development settings; experience in health sector projects an asset.
• Familiarity with the Palestinian health sector and international health coordination mechanisms.
• Fluency in English and in Arabic with strong communication skills, verbal communication, delivery of presentations, and excellent writing abilities in English. Hebrew language knowledge is an asset.
• Demonstrated diplomatic, analytical, facilitative, and representational skills.
• Energetic, outgoing personality with a collaborative and adaptive working style.
• Creative thinker with a problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Deep commitment to humanitarian values and LWF’s mission.

Kindly submit your letter of motivation with your CV and related information to the following link by 22nd of September 2025:

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of 148 churches in the Lutheran tradition, representing 75.5 million Christians in 99 countries. LWF World Service works in 25 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.  LWF Jerusalem program has served the Palestinians in Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza through humanitarian, health and educational programs since 1948. LWF manages the Augusta Victoria Hospital, two vocational training centers in Ramallah and in East Jerusalem and its central office is on the Mount of Olives.