Employer: Première Urgence Internationale
Location : Ukraine, Kiev / Kostyantinivka
Closing date 25 Apr 2021
Starting Date : As Soon As Possible
Duration of mission: 12 months
Tasks and Responsibilities
LEAD HEALTH STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND UPDATE
He/she, in collaboration with HOM, contributes to the development of the mission’s operational strategy in line with PUI’s health policy, integrated approach and the country’s national health policy (with special consideration for the ongoing health reform) and the identified needs.
Ensure PUI health strategy compliance with national policies, existing response mechanism and international recommendations
He/she submits any proposals for the development of new health activities in new areas of operation, with technical support from HQ advisor (STC Department).
He/she ensures that proposed health activities comply with PUI’s health policy and operational framework.
He/she attends coordination meetings as an active contributor. He/she organises annual reflection and strategic development workshops with the mission’s technical staff as necessary.
He/she ensures that epidemiological data, medical protocols, national health policy and assistance programmes from key players in the healthcare sector (WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, etc.) for the country are monitored and analysed in conjunction with the HQ Health Advisor.
He/she participates in and/or supervises exploratory missions in conjunction with the Head of Mission and the mission team.
He/she provides monitoring of the healthcare coverage provided by health authorities and NGOs in the country.
He/she participates in identifying healthcare needs in conjunction with the project teams.
When defining new operations, he/she takes part in drafting and review of the technical part of project proposals related activities.
He/she participates in drafting the mission’s annual action plan
REPRESENT PUI TO KEY PLAYERS IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
He/she provides continuous updates to the Head of Mission and project managers on essential development of health strategy and policies at a national level.
He/she participate actively to national and regional coordination bodies in order to represent the organisation, advocate and propose strategy in line with PUI strategy
Interact proactively with national and local authorities in order to develop and adapt PUI health strategy in line with national policies and needs
He/she represents the association to key national and local players (relevant clusters, NGOs, health authorities and institutional stakeholders) involved in implementing medical programmes and ensures good relationships are maintained with each of them (ensuring compliance with PUI’s principles of neutrality and independence).
In the event of a visit by a donor, he/she plays an active role in preparing, actively participating and managing the visit.
SUPPORT MONITORING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS OF PUI HEALTH PROJECTS
He/she ensures tools and practices across the whole of the mission are harmonised and capitalised in relation to PUI tools and helps to update them in conjunction with the STC.
He /She ensure compliance of project with national and international quality standard.
He/she supervises, with the support of the Field Medical Referent, the operation of health activities, including project and site visits, monitoring the quality of care, meeting technical staff and organising trainings.
He/she provides, in support to the Field Medical Referent, technical support for programmes by responding to technical questions, analysing health strategy and identifying solutions to problems.
He/she supervise, in support to the Field Medical Referent, reports on health activities
He/she communicates internal and external reports to the Head of Mission and Head Office STC in line with internal approval timelines (monthly situation report) and external contractual deadlines (project reports)
He/she monitor, in collaboration with field team and Field Medical Referent, the achievement of results of the mission’s health programmes are monitored and analysed.
He/she promotes the production (publication) of research documents relating to the mission where appropriate, in conjunction with the STC.
SUPERVISE THE TECHNICAL TEAM
He/she is familiar with PUI’s Internal Regulations in relation to the mission and ensures these are understood and complied with by his/her team.
He/she, with the Field Medical Referent , update job descriptions for the members of his/her team, has them approved by the Head of Mission and plays an active role in recruitment (interviews, tests, etc.),
He/she participates in the decision to terminate the employment contract of members of his/her team.
He/she ensures that all staff are assessed in writing at least once per contract and once a year, and as a minimum before they leave their post.
He/she introduces coordination mechanisms specific to his/her team and organises team supervision.
He/she identifies training needs for his/her team and supplements this through the provision of organisational, methodological and technical support, organising training, etc.
He/she draws up an organisation chart for his/her team and has it approved by the Head of Mission.
He/she participates in defining all medical positions for the mission (recruitment, training, monitoring, setting objectives, support and assessments for local staff).
CONTRIBUTE TO THE LOGISTICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MONITORING OF HEALTH PROGRAMME(S)
He/she supervises Field Medical Referent and field team in needs estimation and production of purchase orders for pharmaceutical, consumables and medical equipment. He /she ensure compliance to PUI HQ drugs’ policy and donors rule, with support from HQ technical unit.
He/she participates in analysing orders for pharmaceutical, consumables and medical equipment placed by project technical managers.
He/she, with the Field Medical Referent, analyses bids made by suppliers, in collaboration with STC, for purchases with stringent technical specifications.
He/She provides all the information needed to produce a cash flow forecast for his/her own department, and for health components of projects as necessary, to the Administration and Finance Coordinator on a monthly basis.
ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PROPERTY AND PEOPLE
He/she ensures the safety plan is understood by the team for which he/she is responsible and that safety rules are respected.
He/she contributes to gathering information relating to safety in his/her area of operation and disseminates this on a regular basis or ad hoc in the event of an emergency.
He/she ensures that the medical teams have access to safety equipment appropriate to their activities (e.g. PEP kits, gloves, etc.).
He/she ensures that PUI staff have access to a first aid kit.
He/she participates, as necessary, in managing medical evacuations in conjunction with the Administration and Finance Coordinator, Head of Mission and HQ.
Profil Required
Training:
Medical training
OR Paramedic training + Public health
Professional Experience:
Previous experience in humanitarian sector
Previous experience in running multi-sector programs
Knowledge and Skills:
Good written communication skills
Knowledge of project management
Knowledge of multi-sector programming
Languages: English mendatory / Ukrainian OR Russian
Personal Characteristics:
Ability to work independently, take the initiative and take responsibility
Resilience to stress
Diplomacy and open-mindedness
Good analytical skills
Organisation and ability to manage priorities
Proactive approach to making proposals and identifying solutions
Ability to work and manage professionally and maturely
Ability to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic and historical characteristics
Proposed Terms
Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract
Monthly gross income: from 2200 up to 2530 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/7 assistance and repatriation.
Housingin collective accommodation.
Daily living Expenses: “Per Diem”
Break Policy: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months
Paid Leaves POLICY: 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months
Location : Ukraine, Kiev / Kostyantinivka
Closing date 25 Apr 2021
Starting Date : As Soon As Possible
Duration of mission: 12 months
Tasks and Responsibilities
LEAD HEALTH STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND UPDATE
He/she, in collaboration with HOM, contributes to the development of the mission’s operational strategy in line with PUI’s health policy, integrated approach and the country’s national health policy (with special consideration for the ongoing health reform) and the identified needs.
Ensure PUI health strategy compliance with national policies, existing response mechanism and international recommendations
He/she submits any proposals for the development of new health activities in new areas of operation, with technical support from HQ advisor (STC Department).
He/she ensures that proposed health activities comply with PUI’s health policy and operational framework.
He/she attends coordination meetings as an active contributor. He/she organises annual reflection and strategic development workshops with the mission’s technical staff as necessary.
He/she ensures that epidemiological data, medical protocols, national health policy and assistance programmes from key players in the healthcare sector (WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, etc.) for the country are monitored and analysed in conjunction with the HQ Health Advisor.
He/she participates in and/or supervises exploratory missions in conjunction with the Head of Mission and the mission team.
He/she provides monitoring of the healthcare coverage provided by health authorities and NGOs in the country.
He/she participates in identifying healthcare needs in conjunction with the project teams.
When defining new operations, he/she takes part in drafting and review of the technical part of project proposals related activities.
He/she participates in drafting the mission’s annual action plan
REPRESENT PUI TO KEY PLAYERS IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
He/she provides continuous updates to the Head of Mission and project managers on essential development of health strategy and policies at a national level.
He/she participate actively to national and regional coordination bodies in order to represent the organisation, advocate and propose strategy in line with PUI strategy
Interact proactively with national and local authorities in order to develop and adapt PUI health strategy in line with national policies and needs
He/she represents the association to key national and local players (relevant clusters, NGOs, health authorities and institutional stakeholders) involved in implementing medical programmes and ensures good relationships are maintained with each of them (ensuring compliance with PUI’s principles of neutrality and independence).
In the event of a visit by a donor, he/she plays an active role in preparing, actively participating and managing the visit.
SUPPORT MONITORING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS OF PUI HEALTH PROJECTS
He/she ensures tools and practices across the whole of the mission are harmonised and capitalised in relation to PUI tools and helps to update them in conjunction with the STC.
He /She ensure compliance of project with national and international quality standard.
He/she supervises, with the support of the Field Medical Referent, the operation of health activities, including project and site visits, monitoring the quality of care, meeting technical staff and organising trainings.
He/she provides, in support to the Field Medical Referent, technical support for programmes by responding to technical questions, analysing health strategy and identifying solutions to problems.
He/she supervise, in support to the Field Medical Referent, reports on health activities
He/she communicates internal and external reports to the Head of Mission and Head Office STC in line with internal approval timelines (monthly situation report) and external contractual deadlines (project reports)
He/she monitor, in collaboration with field team and Field Medical Referent, the achievement of results of the mission’s health programmes are monitored and analysed.
He/she promotes the production (publication) of research documents relating to the mission where appropriate, in conjunction with the STC.
SUPERVISE THE TECHNICAL TEAM
He/she is familiar with PUI’s Internal Regulations in relation to the mission and ensures these are understood and complied with by his/her team.
He/she, with the Field Medical Referent , update job descriptions for the members of his/her team, has them approved by the Head of Mission and plays an active role in recruitment (interviews, tests, etc.),
He/she participates in the decision to terminate the employment contract of members of his/her team.
He/she ensures that all staff are assessed in writing at least once per contract and once a year, and as a minimum before they leave their post.
He/she introduces coordination mechanisms specific to his/her team and organises team supervision.
He/she identifies training needs for his/her team and supplements this through the provision of organisational, methodological and technical support, organising training, etc.
He/she draws up an organisation chart for his/her team and has it approved by the Head of Mission.
He/she participates in defining all medical positions for the mission (recruitment, training, monitoring, setting objectives, support and assessments for local staff).
CONTRIBUTE TO THE LOGISTICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MONITORING OF HEALTH PROGRAMME(S)
He/she supervises Field Medical Referent and field team in needs estimation and production of purchase orders for pharmaceutical, consumables and medical equipment. He /she ensure compliance to PUI HQ drugs’ policy and donors rule, with support from HQ technical unit.
He/she participates in analysing orders for pharmaceutical, consumables and medical equipment placed by project technical managers.
He/she, with the Field Medical Referent, analyses bids made by suppliers, in collaboration with STC, for purchases with stringent technical specifications.
He/She provides all the information needed to produce a cash flow forecast for his/her own department, and for health components of projects as necessary, to the Administration and Finance Coordinator on a monthly basis.
ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PROPERTY AND PEOPLE
He/she ensures the safety plan is understood by the team for which he/she is responsible and that safety rules are respected.
He/she contributes to gathering information relating to safety in his/her area of operation and disseminates this on a regular basis or ad hoc in the event of an emergency.
He/she ensures that the medical teams have access to safety equipment appropriate to their activities (e.g. PEP kits, gloves, etc.).
He/she ensures that PUI staff have access to a first aid kit.
He/she participates, as necessary, in managing medical evacuations in conjunction with the Administration and Finance Coordinator, Head of Mission and HQ.
Profil Required
Training:
Medical training
OR Paramedic training + Public health
Professional Experience:
Previous experience in humanitarian sector
Previous experience in running multi-sector programs
Knowledge and Skills:
Good written communication skills
Knowledge of project management
Knowledge of multi-sector programming
Languages: English mendatory / Ukrainian OR Russian
Personal Characteristics:
Ability to work independently, take the initiative and take responsibility
Resilience to stress
Diplomacy and open-mindedness
Good analytical skills
Organisation and ability to manage priorities
Proactive approach to making proposals and identifying solutions
Ability to work and manage professionally and maturely
Ability to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic and historical characteristics
Proposed Terms
Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract
Monthly gross income: from 2200 up to 2530 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/7 assistance and repatriation.
Housingin collective accommodation.
Daily living Expenses: “Per Diem”
Break Policy: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months
Paid Leaves POLICY: 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months
