Job location: Ukraine
Position
Under the direct management of the Head of Mission in Ukraine, the Medical Coordinator is responsible for contributing to the overall development, mentoring and management of the medical and health aspects of La Chaîne de l'Espoir's intervention in Ukraine, working closely with Medical Department (HQ). The Medical Coordinator also ensure capacity building for the recruited medical team by providing in-depth guidance on practices specific to humanitarian operations.
Main Activities:
Planning and strategy:Under the responsibility of the Mission Chief and in close collaboration with the medical department and teams, the medical coordinator is proactive in proposing technical and strategic orientations.
Contribute to the monitoring of the medical and humanitarian needs around intervention and evaluate the appropriateness of the medical activities. Develop an analysis of the needs and make proposal for the development of the project according to CDE mandate.
In close collaboration with the Head of Mission and the national medical manager, contribute to the deployment of the new project activities, support the development of procedures, protocols, and monitoring tools.
Supervision and operational implementation of La Chaîne de l’Espoir's activities in the country:Supervise and manage the implementation of projects, ensuring that quality and technical standards are taken into account and respected;
Ensure that actions are implemented on time, using effective M&E systems to achieve the desired impact;
With the support of the logistic department, evaluate the quality of the medical items supplied and condition of storage (medicines, medical equipment, and cold chain products)
Anticipate and mitigate risks and resolve any unforeseen challenges during programme implementation;
Regularly update the work plan, performance monitoring and other relevant documents to ensure effective project management;
Ensure the consolidation of data to provide quality reporting;
Ensure that lessons learned are documented, shared and taken into account in project planning and decision-making.
Contribute to evaluation reports (interim, final).
Together with the national medical manager, defining, updating, and implementing the Mission’s Health and Safety Policy, including mapping of health providers suitable for staff health (physical and mental health) and work on a medical evacuation plan.
Coordination:Accompany the Head of Mission when representing La Chaîne de l’Espoir to the authorities, donors and other technical and/or financial partners on medical programmes or issues;
Represent La Chaîne de l’Espoir and take an active part in workshops/conferences/strategic meetings on medical issues.
Represent La Chaîne de l’Espoir within the Health Cluster in Ukraine.
Training And Skills
Training/ Experiences:Essential, degree in medicine or other paramedical studies. Specialization in public health, sexual and reproductive health and/or IEC activities would be an asset.
Essential, working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs and previous humanitarian experience with NGOs in low- or middle-income countries.
Experience with institutional funding project implementation
Experience as manager or team leader strongly appreciate.
Previous experience in the Ukrainian context is a strong asset.
Skills and abilities:
Strong commands of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Strategic thinking, capacity to analyze and propose solutions
Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Patient, flexible and with a sense of diplomacy in operational environment
Excellent knowledge in project development
Strong leadership
Ability to deal with stressful situations
French and English required, Ukrainian is an asset
Conditions
Strategic thinking, capacity to analyze and propose solutions
Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Patient, flexible and with a sense of diplomacy in operational environment
Excellent knowledge in project development
Strong leadership
Ability to deal with stressful situations
French and English required, Ukrainian is an asset
Conditions
Expatriate position, 6 months contract, renewable
Starting date: ASAP
Full time position, based in Ukraine (Kyiv)
Fixed monthly gross salary from 2 600 €, according to profile and experience
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 725€
Leaves and R&R: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 5 days R&R at 3 months
Travel: round trip ticket flight beginning/end of contract
Housing: single room in a collective accommodation provided
Medical coverage with 50% of employer contribution
Medical evacuation and repatriation insurance covered
Death and disability insurance covered.
Starting date: ASAP
Full time position, based in Ukraine (Kyiv)
Fixed monthly gross salary from 2 600 €, according to profile and experience
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 725€
Leaves and R&R: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 5 days R&R at 3 months
Travel: round trip ticket flight beginning/end of contract
Housing: single room in a collective accommodation provided
Medical coverage with 50% of employer contribution
Medical evacuation and repatriation insurance covered
Death and disability insurance covered.
How to apply:
Application to be sent by e-mail with CV and cover letter under Reference ‘MedicalCo UKR’
Contact: recrutement@chainedelespoir.org
