Early Detection & Cancer Prevention Programs Expert

Key Expert – Early Detection & Cancer Prevention Programs Expert (Cat. II)Project: Technical Assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Health – Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Governance.

Location: Damascus, SyriaIndicative Start Date: 9 December 2026Implementation Period: 14 months (indicative end date: 9 February 2028)NTU International is currently identifying qualified experts for the EU-funded project “Technical Assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Health – Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Governance.”The assignment aims to support the institutional strengthening and governance capacities of the Syrian Ministry of Health, contributing to more effective institutional performance, evidence-based decision-making, accountability and sustainable capacity development.In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Key Expert – Early Detection & Cancer Prevention Programs Expert (Cat.

II) to provide technical assistance in the design, strengthening and implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention and early-detection programmes, including national screening guidelines, clinical decision pathways, community awareness initiatives, healthcare workforce training and referral systems.Qualifications and Skills RequiredMaster's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine, or a related field.A medical degree with clinical or public-health specialisation in Oncology or Family Medicine is also acceptable.Strong facilitation skills for technical working groups and multistakeholder consultations spanning MoH directorates, primary health care networks and professional societies.Ability to translate epidemiological evidence into operational screening algorithms, referral criteria and monitoring indicators.Familiarity with health-promotion and behaviour-change communication approaches relevant to cancer prevention.General Professional ExperienceMinimum 7 years of professional experience in Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) prevention and control, with substantial and demonstrable experience specific to cancer early-detection and screening programming (e.g. breast, cervical, colorectal cancers).Specific Professional ExperienceProven track record in designing or revising evidence-based national cancer screening guidelines and clinical decision pathways, aligned with WHO and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) recommendations;Demonstrated experience developing community awareness and risk-communication strategies to strengthen early care-seeking behaviour, including in contexts characterised by low health literacy or disrupted access to healthcare services.Experience designing training curricula and competency-based capacity-building packages for primary- and secondary-level health workers on clinical breast examination, visual inspection methods and referral triage.Prior experience piloting cancer screening programmes and establishing functional referral linkages between primary health care and diagnostic/treatment facilities is required.Experience in post-conflict, fragile or early-recovery health systems is considered a strong asset.Language RequirementsEnglish: Professional working proficiency – mandatory, particularly for technical documentation and coordination with international partners.Arabic: Fluency is highly desirable.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or send to recruitment@ntu.eu. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted due to the large amount of applicants.