Location: Kiev, with frequent missions to the implementation locations
Direct superior: Head of Mission
General purpose of the position:
In close collaboration with the Head of Mission, the Health Specialist is responsible for defining and implementing the mission’s Health sector strategy; is responsible for coordinating all medical activities and resources in the mission, taking into account international and national protocols, in order to guarantee the provision of quality medical care to the target population.
The Health Specialist is in charge of ensuring coordination between the hospital actors involved on the Ukrainian and Italian front and the carrying out of activities within and with the Ukrainian hospitals, with operational role in the development of technical activities.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Responsible for defining, implementing and updating the national strategy of the Soleterre Health sector;
- Responsible for the adequacy and quality of health interventions; responsible for supervising and monitoring medical-technical aspects, humanitarian needs and, in coordination with Logistics, the material aspects of the programs through regular field visits, analyzing the difficulties during implementation and signaling the deviations as they appear, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results;
- Continuously monitor health and humanitarian needs in the country, including new areas of intervention, through exploratory missions; monitor and review project proposals;
- In collaboration with the Health Program Manager, perform the function of intermediary between the interests of Ukrainian hospitals and Italian hospitals, provide technical support and assistance for the implementation of rehabilitation activities through appropriate tools and methodologies in order to support identifying the best strategies and optimize the implementation of the activities;
- Periodically visit the project activities (Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Italy if necessary) in order to collect needs, harmonize interventions between the target locations and verify the correct performance of the activities;
- Support Italian and Ukrainian hospitals in the drafting and revision of SOPs and / or protocols in the field of physical rehabilitation of mine victims;
- Ensure constant and profitable strategic coordination with the various project actors (Italian and Ukrainian hospital departments, health directors, medical-health staff, project staff), maintaining constant communication (sharing of documents, updates, tools) ensuring that communication flows within the project’s operational team and between the levels in the field and in Italy are continuous, timely, accurate and collaborative and that the information required on the progress of the project is immediately available;
- Where possible, participate, together with the Health Program Manager, in meetings and moments of exchange of information with agencies, public institutions and donors in the areas of interest of the program;
- Organize and implement a moment of sharing on the lessons learned at the end of the project, with the possibility of intervening in a National Conference in the context of the project’s interest;
- Contribute to developing position papers on Soleterre interventions in the field of psycho-physical rehabilitation in line with culture and context;
- Prepare and / or support in the preparation of quarterly reports, intermediate ( annual ) and complete and accurate end reports based on the donor’s requirements. If necessary, produce additional periodic reports for internal and external use and support the preparation of change requests;
- Report any problematic conditions detected on the ground to the Head of Mission also through regular reports or update meetings.
- Represent SOLETERRE in front of local health authorities and ensure a constant presence and active participation in health coordination forums (cluster meetings, other technical coordination meetings) and maintain regular contacts with other mission counterparts (NGOs, local organizations, donors, authorities) in order to broaden the analysis of the medical-health situation in the country, strengthening the impact of humanitarian intervention.
Education: Degree in the health area with preference for the degree in Medicine and Surgery (rehabilitation sectors, orthopedics, public health); specializations or other training experiences (post-graduate courses / specialization / master/ doctorate) in the field of public health, international relations, development cooperation and related is considered an asset.
Languages: excellent knowledge of the English and Italian language written and spoken (mandatory). Knowledge of the Ukrainian language is considered an asset.
Professional experience and skills required:
- Good knowledge of the topics related to physical rehabilitation, the strengthening of the health system, the management of activities in the health sector, the implementation of training activities for medical staff;
- Professional experience of at least 3 years in similar roles; previous work experiences in complex emergency contexts are considered an asset;
- Excellent mastery and understanding of project cycle management management, need assessment and monitoring tools;
- Excellent knowledge of the MSOffice package;
- Strong relational skills even in situations of high stress;
- Ability to work in a team and proactive attitude in a multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent organizational, supervision and ability to coordinate activities;
- Experience in reporting and monitoring with compliance with deadlines;
- Willingness to adhere to SOLETERRE’s values, mission and vision.
What it offers:
- Compensation commensurate with the experience and contractual form proposed
- Duration contracted: to be defined according to availability
- Accommodation, health insurance and R&R during the work period
How to apply
Send CV and brief introduction to resozioneumane@soleterre.org indicating HEALTH_UKR-23 in the subject by 15.12.2023
Applications will be evaluated in order of arrival until the position is covered.
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for the interview. The selection respects the principle of equal opportunities (L. 903/77).
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