CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT MEDICAL TRAINER
Company: NATO
Role summary
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT MEDICAL TRAINER is a role at NATO in Naples, Campania, Italy (on-site). Posted 2026-10-15. Salary: EUR 5,880 per month. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT MEDICAL TRAINER
- Company
- NATO
- Location
- Naples, Campania, Italy
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- EUR 5,880 per month
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-10-15
This is a fantastic opportunity to join NATO as a Medical Trainer, working at their Naples headquarters. You'll receive a competitive monthly salary of EUR 5879.8 and have the chance to contribute to critical operations. A NATO SECRET security clearance is required for this full-time role.
Job description
POST NO. OJS PJAC 0210
JOB TITLE: CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT MEDICAL TRAINER
NATO GRADE: G-15
DIRECTORATE: Plans
DIVISION: J9
DUTY LOCATION: HQ JFCNP Lago Patria
SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO S E C R E T
1. Post Context/Post Summary
Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples provides a resilient, static Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations across all domains from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO), including deterrence, through Crisis, up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE), in order to support NATO’s three core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by SACEUR. Supported by the Single Service Commands, Allied Joint Force Command Naples integrates allocated forces, including NATO Force Structure entities, and synchronises activity to achieve operational objectives. It maintains comprehensive, regional focused, situational awareness, leads contingency planning and directs exercises. It also provides out-of-theatre support to enduring NATO operations and could contribute specific Joint competencies to other NATO Command Structure or NATO Force Structure entities. It is capable of commanding a Joint Task Force operating within or beyond SACEUR’s Area of Responsibility, with theatre enablement provided by a dedicated Joint Logistic Support Group Headquarters. It has the capability to deploy tailored elements to enable reconnaissance, liaison, and coordination, and support the Joint Commander. Synchronizes and integrates Joint and Combined armed forces within the Joint Operational Area (JOA) in support of a Joint Task Force.
The Plans Directorate (PLANS) directs, monitors, assesses and coordinates long-term planning, as well as policy matters, readiness, education, training, exercise, evaluation and partnerships staff functions.
The J9 Division plans and coordinates the Civil-Military Cooperation activities and implements the NATO Cooperation and Partnership programmes.
The Military Partnerships Branch (MPB) plans, programs and executes military cooperation activities to support partnership. It assesses the effectiveness of these activities against prioritized objectives, established at strategic level.
The Training and Capacity Development Section plans and delivers practical training in Defense and Security related CB.
Capacity Development activity plans and generates solutions for practical education and training delivery to Partners, in specific functional areas, based on assessments. It also assists and mentors Partners to develop their own capacity in those areas.
Within the Capacity Development activity, the incumbent plays a vital role in building the medical capabilities of NATO PNs. By providing training and mentoring in the medical area, this deployable staff is contributing to the development of robust and NATO-aligned Partners’ forces, thus enhancing national and regional security .
2. Principal Duties
The incumbent's duties are:
- Be a member of a standing deployable pool of CB Trainers, Assessors, Advisors, Mentors and Evaluators (TAAMEs) at JFCNP to deliver Assessments, Advice, Mentoring, Training and Evaluation to PNs in country.
- Act as a subject matter expert in terms of medical support, providing guidance and recommendations to PNs on topics such as integrated systems of treatment and evacuation or medical supplies including the coordination of planning and construction of medical infrastructure.
- Act as a liaison and/or Country Desk Officer to foster communication and cooperation between NATO entities and PNs.
- Conduct risk assessments related to the medical support area.
- Advise PNs on medical training topics with the assumption that training should be an enduring function, which will be sustainable within the PN's own capabilities.
- Mentor and provide guidance to PNs medical trainers and personnel (train-the-trainer approach).
- Organise individual and collective training events and identify complementary national training activities related to the medical area, in close coordination with JFCNP/J9/MPB MILCOOP Assessment and Assistance Section.
- Liaise and coordinate with international military organizations (including NATO Education and Training Facilities (NETFS), Partnerships Training Education Centres (PTECs) and Centres of Excellence (COEs)), national authorities, and NGOs to enhance training delivery and CB outcomes.
- Lead the preparation of training materials (manuals, guides) related to medical support activities.
- Prepare comprehensive assessment reports, training plans, and evaluation summaries for NATO leadership and PN stakeholders, highlighting key findings, gaps, and actionable recommendations.
- Participate in international conferences and forums to be informed on best practices related to the medical support area.
- Support the development of the medical related policies, concepts, doctrines and procedures, in accordance with NATO standards.
- Assess the training needs of PNs and tailor capacity building efforts accordingly.
- Coordinate and support joint exercises and simulations to enhance interoperability and response times among NATO and PNs medical units.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions aimed at enhancing partner capabilities on the medical support area.
- Work in close coordination with JFCNP J9 MPB MILCOOP Assessment and Assistance Section
3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties
- The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.
- The incumbent, as a member of a standing and deployable JFCNP-based TAAMEs pool, will be required to undertake deployment assignments, on short notice both within and out of NATO’s boundaries, up to four (4) months per year (not consecutive), and be willing to work unsocial hours.
- The incumbent must be ready to deploy to PNs to conduct on-site assessments and/or p