NATO: NATO: Staff Officer (Force Health Protection) – Ulm

Candidates with relevant medical experience are encouraged to apply, even if they do not possess prior experience within NATO.

1. Post Context

Headquarters JSEC provides a resilient operational-level Joint Headquarters, capable of supporting 24/7 operations to coordinate enablement (at the operational level) and, on order, the execution of reinforcement by forces (RbyFo) and sustainment flow in order to contribute to the Alliance”s ability to project and sustain combat power into, across and from the Area of Responsibility (AOR), and, if required, into a Joint Operations Area (JOA).

The Support Directorate (SPT) is responsible for providing cross-functional expertise in Supply and Services, HNS Military Engineering (MILENG), Medical Support, Maintenance, CIS, Human Resources (HR) matters and Logistics Information Management.

The Joint Medical Division (JMED) is responsible for operational-level medical enablement through medical planning and coordination.

The Medical Planning and Interaction Branch is responsible for all medical support planning functions.

The incumbent provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to all medical related matters to ensure medical support in the area of responsibility. As Staff Officer Force Health Protection (SO FHP) the incumbent is responsible for all medical efforts to promote or conserve physical and mental well-being, reduce or eliminate the incidence and impact of diseases, injury and death and enhance operational readiness and combat effectiveness of the forces.

2. Principal Duties

As Staff Officer (FHP) the incumbent:

– leads the processes in the special field of expertise (FHP).

– plans, coordinates, monitors and advises in the areas of preventive medicine, public health, environmental and occupational health within the entire mission spectrum.

– ensures access to Medical Force Protection concerned databases out of military and civilian sources.

– provides Subject Matter Expertise on development and promulgation of force health protection and analysing medical reports, military and open sources medical information.

– provides SME for building the Recognized Medical Picture (RMedP).

– establishes contacts and cooperation in terms of Hygiene/FHP with

(1) National/multinational medical staffs

(2) Other higher and adjacent HQs

(3) National medical units

(4) CIMIC organisations

(5) GOs/IOs/NGOs

– collects and analyses EPINATO / EPIASSES reports and processes these data.

– participates in the development and evaluation of SOIs, SOPs, working instructions.

– contributes to all medical matters related to preparing, conducting, controlling and evaluating the current operations within the entire mission spectrum.

3. Special Requirements

a. The incumbent may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organization at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.

b. The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY (temporary duty) assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.

4. Essential Qualifications

a. Professional Experience

This role requires proven experience in Medical Preventive Medicine.

Activities and measures implemented before, during and after deployments to protect health of forces against any adverse issues.

b. Education/Training

University Degree in medical discipline, Epidemiology, Public Health or related discipline and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.

c. Language

a) English – SLP 3333 – (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.

5. Desirable Qualifications

Education/Training

Any further training certificates and courses related to subject field or acquired through NATO (e.g.: NATO Medical Intelligence Course, NATO Orientation Course);

6. Attributes/Competencies

a. Personal Attributes

To fulfill his/her duties the incumbent must possess the cognitive ability to assess complex processes and to propose actionable recommendations in a multinational team environment. Good inter personal and communication skills and a creative approach to bridge complex challenges with regard to force health protection are crucial. This requires also clarity of thought, sound consistent judgement and the ability to deal with projects with confidentiality. The ability to be creative and flexible is also important as is the willingness to enhance his/her own personal skills.

Additional requirements to this post are a good health constitution, occasional work outside normal office hours, and occasional travel as part of the appointment.

b. Professional Contacts

The incumbent will have regular professional contacts at the high managerial level with representatives of NATO and non-NATO nations, organisations, agencies and Bodies, including IOs, NGOs, and GOs, representing the own HQs aims and priorities.

c. Contribution to Objectives

The incumbent will be involved in major tasks that directly affects plans, management, policy and concept development. As SME for force health protection, she/he contributes to the development medical support in SACEURS AOR on operational level. This will have an impact on operational and strategic level medical development.

7. Contract

a. Serving NATO International Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.

b. In accordance with current policy, newly recruited staff will be offered a three-year contract which may be extended, subject to a satisfactory recommendation, to an indefinite duration contract.

c. Salary/Benefits: The salary is tax free including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children”s allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff; Education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme; Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible); Retirement Pension Plan.

8. Notes for Candidates

a. Applications must be submitted using the e-recruitment system. Applications and other documents will not be reviewed if sent through other formats (including email, social network, etc). Candidates should particularly note: When completing the application form using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform, you are able to add attachments. Only attachments specifically asked for as part of the application process will be considered.

b. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of your application form, which should be populated with details of your career to date and educational achievements and certifications as they relate to your application.

c. All pre-screening questions should be answered completely. Expressions such as: “please see attached CV, please see annex, please see enclosed document, etc” are not acceptable.

d. Before you apply, we encourage you to watch this video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process. Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? This video contains the information you need to successfully submit your application on time.

e. After review of your online application, successful candidates will usually be asked to complete a pre-recorded video interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to the final assessments.

f. Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance, approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of the academic background and work experience.

g. Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

h. The candidature of NATO redundant staff at grade G15 will be considered with priority.

i. NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

9. Additional information

a. About Ulm: Ulm distinguishes itself as one of Germany”s most livable cities by seamlessly blending a high-tech professional landscape with an exceptional quality of life. As a major innovation hub home to the “”Science Park,”” it is known for its academic and business ecosystem in biotech and AI, while its strategic importance is further underscored by the presence of the NATO Joint Support and Enabling Command (JSEC). Stationed at the Wilhelmsburg Barracks, JSEC serves as a vital multinational headquarters responsible for the rapid movement and sustainability of forces across Europe, reinforcing Ulm’s role as a key “”hub”” in continental security. This global significance is balanced by a convenient “”15-minute city”” infrastructure that ensures almost everything is accessible by public transport, foot, bike, or a short car ride. Residents enjoy a unique harmony between the charm of the historic city center and the natural beauty of the Danube, all while benefiting from a safe, clean environment, excellent healthcare infrastructure and high-speed connections to major cities like Munich or Stuttgart.

b. NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability.

c. NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process along with documented medical evidence to support your request.

d. All JSEC personnel are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the current NATO Code of Conduct as agreed by the North Atlantic Council (NAC), and thus display the core values of integrity, impartiality, loyalty, accountability, and professionalism.

e. Due to the broad interest in HQ JSEC and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

f. For more information on JSEC, please visit our website.

g. This vacancy will be closed on 17 July 2026, at 11:59:00 PM (CET).