Ukraine

Qualification & experience:

• Degree in Phyisiotherapy
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in emergency humanitarian settings  
• Confirmed experience in hospital and multidisciplinary approach 
• Experience in supervision and health science pedagogy
• Fluency in oral and written English

Interpersonal skills and attitudes:

• Able to manage stress
• Reactivity, flexibility, and adaptability 
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills 

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.

Since the beginning of the war, HI has set up a two-country program covering Ukraine and Moldova. Aligning itself with the priorities of the Ukraine Flash Appeal and Regional Refugee Response Plan, HI pillars of interventions are the following:

• Health: HI aims to improve access to quality physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial services (MHPSS) for conflict-affected vulnerable population.
• Protection: Given the scale of humanitarian and protection needs, HI intervenes at various levels to ensure that vulnerable conflict-affected populations have access to multi-sectoral services tailored to their needs. In addition, HI aims to foster a disability-inclusive humanitarian response.
• Armed Violence Reduction: Recent and ongoing attacks dangerously exacerbated Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination in Ukraine. In light of this, HI is conducting a multi-pronged approach to EO Risk Education and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP), adaptable to the evolution of the conflict.
• Basic needs: to respond to the most acute needs for displaced households hosted by the local population or living in collective settings, HI is providing hygiene and non-food item kits, with an approach various modalities of intervention including in-kind and/or cash-based transfers.
• Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique): To facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance as close as possible to the most affected populations, HI proposes mutualized storage and transportation services to other humanitarian actors – with a specific focus on “last-mile transportation”.

HI has 3 hubs, one in the East (based in Dnipro with a sub base in Poltava), one in the North East (based in Kharkiv), one in the South East (based in Mikolaiv) and the coordination office is in Kyiv.

Kharkiv: The security situation in Kharkiv city and the entire oblast remains tense. The Eastern part of the oblast is the frontline. The whole Northern part of the oblast is the border with Russia, with some occupied territories which form another frontline. The city of Kharkiv itself is located 35 km from the border with Russia, and shelling is frequent in the city. The curfew in Kharkiv oblast is from 23:00 to 5:00.

HI currently hosts two international staff in Kharkiv, accommodated in guesthouses. HI office, warehouse, guesthouses and any HI-validated premises including hotels have shelter available inside the building (i.e. no need to go outside to reach it) or are directly located underground.

HI starts a health project in Kharkiv with a dual hospital and community component. To carry out projects of this mission, HI is looking for an Rehabilitation Technical Officer for 6 months.

YOUR MISSION

Under the responsibility of the Health Project Manager, the Rehabilitation Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion's mandate and 10-year strategy. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project is optimized. He/she works closely with the project manager and the program’s technical team. He/she is responsible for support and advice of a national rehabilitation officer and three physical therapists so that they properly achieve their technical activities.

YOUR RESPONSABILITIES

Responsibility 1: Provides guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within the rehabilitation sector. 

• Provides appropriate rehabilitation technical and pedagogical guidance and support to project manager and field staff 

• Ensures that the project activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and proposes adjustments or improvements if necessary. 

• Adapts project documentation as required in accordance with global rehabilitation technical norms and standards including the International Classification of Functioning and the human development model. 

• Contributes to the regular reporting of the rehabilitation activities (collection and analysis of the technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team. 

• If relevant, ensures coordination and collaboration with the technical partners of the project as delegated by the project leader. 

• Supports capacity development of national rehabilitation staff through assessments, mentoring, supervising and training. 

Responsibility 2: Provides technical learning from projects. 

• Collects the elements necessary for any planned capitalization or scientific documentation exercises.
• Provides reports and reflections on training sessions that are implemented, to contribute to technical learning.
• Responsible for the technical learning of projects based on lessons learned and good practices.
• Contributes to rehabilitation technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist based on good practice.
• Implements recommendations for improving the technical quality of the rehabilitation components of projects

Responsibility 3: Contributes to the animation of the rehabilitation sector. 

• Contributes to technical recruitment.
• Contributes to the necessary rehabilitation technical training.
• Contributes to the skills upgrading plan for rehabilitation professionals.
• Assists in coordinating technical professional development and facilitating a community of practice, in collaboration with the technical division. Conducts technical trainings for staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to other reports & documentation upon request.
• Provides inputs to support the development of the mission’s next operational strategy in collaboration with the rehabilitation specialist.

Responsibility 4: Contributes to ensuring HI's technical influence within its perimeter. 

• Contributes to the influence of HI's expertise: can represent HI's technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners under the guidance of the rehabilitation specialist.
• Contributes to the strengthening of referral pathways into existing rehabilitation services
• Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its scope of work.

CONDITIONS

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission.

• 6 months International contract starting october 2024
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:

• • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
  • Pension scheme
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2346 € gross/month upon experience
• Per diem: 551,8 € net/month paid in payroll
• Hardship allowance: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks and possible transport/package support.
• Position: unaccompanied
• Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

HOW TO APPLY

Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:

https://apply.workable.com/j/5733F6A9C1

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Qualification & experience:

• Degree in Phyisiotherapy
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in emergency humanitarian settings
• Confirmed experience in hospital and multidisciplinary approach
• Experience in supervision and health science pedagogy
• Fluency in oral and written English

Interpersonal skills and attitudes:

• Able to manage stress
• Reactivity, flexibility, and adaptability
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.

Since the beginning of the war, HI has set up a two-country program covering Ukraine and Moldova. Aligning itself with the priorities of the Ukraine Flash Appeal and Regional Refugee Response Plan, HI pillars of interventions are the following:

• Health: HI aims to improve access to quality physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial services (MHPSS) for conflict-affected vulnerable population.
• Protection: Given the scale of humanitarian and protection needs, HI intervenes at various levels to ensure that vulnerable conflict-affected populations have access to multi-sectoral services tailored to their needs. In addition, HI aims to foster a disability-inclusive humanitarian response.
• Armed Violence Reduction: Recent and ongoing attacks dangerously exacerbated Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination in Ukraine. In light of this, HI is conducting a multi-pronged approach to EO Risk Education and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP), adaptable to the evolution of the conflict.
• Basic needs: to respond to the most acute needs for displaced households hosted by the local population or living in collective settings, HI is providing hygiene and non-food item kits, with an approach various modalities of intervention including in-kind and/or cash-based transfers.
• Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique): To facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance as close as possible to the most affected populations, HI proposes mutualized storage and transportation services to other humanitarian actors – with a specific focus on “last-mile transportation”.

HI has 3 hubs, one in the East (based in Dnipro), one in Mykolaiv, and one in the West (based in Lviv), with a Coordination office in Kyiv. There are activities in other cities like Kharkiv and Poltava. HI staffs are accommodated in guesthouses or in a hotel (depending on the location), usually nearby HI offices, with restaurants, cafes, shopping centers within walking distance, and near a shelter (the shelter is either in the building or very easy to reach).

The security in Mykolaiv city and surroundings area of intervention remain relatively stable, although air alarms tend to disrupt work and out of activities.

Mykolaiv being a Humanitarian hub for the South after Odesa, numerous international organizations are located in the city and social life (restaurant, café) is possible under a strict curfew (23:00 to 06:00). Good quality international and local food is available, and different restaurants at walking distance from the hotel and office. Communication (phone, mobile data, internet) is working well. HI currently has around 2 international staffs in Mykolaiv.

To carry out projects of this mission, HI Ukraine is looking for an Rehabilitation Technical Officer for 5 months.

YOUR MISSION

Under the responsibility of the Health Project Manager, the Rehabilitation TO contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and 10-year strategy in his or her home country. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned is optimized. He/she works closely with the program’s technical team. He/she is responsible for support and advice of the 2 national rehabilitation officers so that they properly achieves their technical activities.

YOUR RESPONSABILITIES

Responsibility 1: Provides guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within the rehabilitation sector. 

• Provides appropriate rehabilitation technical and pedagogical guidance and support to project manager and field staff

• Ensures that the project activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and proposes adjustments or improvements if necessary.

• Adapts project documentation as required in accordance with global rehabilitation technical norms and standards including the International Classification of Functioning and the human development model.

• Contributes to the regular reporting of the rehabilitation activities (collection and analysis of the technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.

• If relevant, ensures coordination and collaboration with the technical partners of the project as delegated by the project leader.

• Supports capacity development of national rehabilitation staff through assessments, mentoring, supervising and training.

Responsibility 2: Provides technical learning from projects. 

• Collects the elements necessary for any planned capitalization or scientific documentation exercises.

• Provides reports and reflections on all training sessions that are implemented, to contribute to technical learning.

• Contributes to rehabilitation technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist based on good practice.

• Contributes to the terms of reference for evaluations.

• Implements recommendations for improving the technical quality of the rehabilitation components of projects.

Responsibility 3: Contributes to the animation of the rehabilitation sector.

• Contributes to recruitment.

• Contributes to the necessary rehabilitation technical training.

• Contributes to the skills upgrading plan for rehabilitation professionals.

• Can contribute to the development of a local rehabilitation talent pool within its sectoral perimeter. This could include the identification and capacity building of current and future rehabilitation trainers.

• Contribute to other reports & documentation upon request.

• Provides inputs to support the development of the mission’s next operational strategy in collaboration with the rehabilitation specialist.

Responsibility 4: Contributes to ensuring HI’s technical influence within its perimeter. 

• Contributes to the influence of HI’s expertise: can represent HI’s technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners under the guidance of the rehabilitation specialist.

• Contributes to the strengthening of referral pathways into existing rehabilitation services

BENEFITS

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission.

• 5 months International contract starting September 23rd 2024 (to allow a one week handover)
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:

• • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
  • Pension scheme
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2346 € gross/month upon experience
• Per diem: 571 € net/month paid in payroll
• Hardship allowance: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks and possible transport/package support.
• Position: unaccompanied
• Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

HOW TO APPLY

Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:

https://apply.workable.com/j/203F980FA2

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Your profile

Diploma

• You hold a Degree in physiotherapy

Experience

• At least 2 years of clinical experience and experience in emergency humanitarian settings
• Experience in hospital and multidisciplinary approach
• Experience in supervision and health science pedagogy

Language

Fluency in oral and written English is compulsory

Softskills

• Reactivity, flexibility, and adaptability
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Resilient to stress and uncertainty

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.

Job Context

From February 2022 HI has re-opened a Country Programme in Ukraine to respond to the humanitarian needs triggered by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. In 2024, HI pillars of interventions are:

• Health: physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) for conflict-affected vulnerable population;
• Protection: HI aims to foster a disability-inclusive humanitarian response;
• Armed Violence Reduction (AVR): Ongoing attacks dangerously exacerbated Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination in Ukraine. In light of this, HI is conducting a multi-pronged approach to EO Risk Education and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP), adaptable to the evolution of the conflict and is looking at extending the AVR scope with NTS (Non-Technical Survey) activities (subject to accreditation approval) and Victim Assistance;
• Basic needs: Providing cash-based transfers, including MPCA (Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance) and a disability top-up;
• Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique).

Your mission

Under the responsibility of the Health Project Manager, the Rehabilitation Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and 10-year strategy in his or her home country. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned is optimized. He/she works closely with the program’s technical team. He/she is responsible for support and advice of the two national rehabilitation officers so that they properly achieves their technical activities.

Responsibility 1: Provides guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within the rehabilitation sector.

• Provides appropriate rehabilitation technical and pedagogical guidance and support to project manager and field staff
• Ensures that the project activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and proposes adjustments or improvements if necessary.
• Adapts project documentation as required in accordance with global rehabilitation technical norms and standards including the International Classification of Functioning and the human development model.
• Contributes to the regular reporting of the rehabilitation activities (collection and analysis of the technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.
• If relevant, ensures coordination and collaboration with the technical partners of the project as delegated by the project leader.
• Supports capacity development of national rehabilitation staff through assessments, mentoring, supervising and training.

 

Responsibility 2: Provides technical learning from projects.

• Collects the elements necessary for any planned capitalization or scientific documentation exercises.
• Provides reports and reflections on all training sessions that are implemented, to contribute to technical learning.
• Contributes to rehabilitation technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist based on good practice.
• Contributes to the terms of reference for evaluations.
• Implements recommendations for improving the technical quality of the rehabilitation components of projects.

 

Responsibility 3: animation of the rehabilitation sector; Contributes to:

• Recruitment.
• Necessary rehabilitation technical training
• Skills upgrading plan for rehabilitation professionals.
• Development of a local rehabilitation talent pool within its sectoral perimeter. This could include the identification and capacity building of current and future rehabilitation trainers.
• Other reports & documentation upon request.
• Provides inputs to support the development of the mission’s next operational strategy in collaboration with the rehabilitation specialist.

 

Responsibility 4: Contributes to ensuring HI’s technical influence within its perimeter.

• Contributes to the influence of HI’s expertise: can represent HI’s technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners under the guidance of the rehabilitation specialist.
• Contributes to the strengthening of referral pathways into existing rehabilitation services

 

Characteristics of the Position:
The security situation in Ukraine remains relatively stable, although there are frequent days and nights of air alerts. However, markets, restaurants and cafes are open, and life continues as normal. There is a strict curfew, the hours depend on the region. During the winter, most attacks target energy structures, mainly power grids and power plants, resulting in sporadic disruptions of electricity, water, heating and communications.

HI has 3 hubs, one in the East (based in Dnipro with sub bases in Kharkiv and Poltava), one in the West (based in Lviv), one in the South East (based in Mikolaiv) and the coordination is in Kyiv. HI staff is accommodated in guesthouses or in hotel (during business trips), usually near HI offices, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers within walking distance and near a shelter (the shelter is either in the building or easy to reach).

Movements between sites can be made by car (Hi drivers) or by train, depending of the region and time.

The security in Mykolaiv city and surroundings area of intervention remain relatively stable, although air alarms tend to disrupt work and out of activities.

Mykolaiv being a Humanitarian hub for the South after Odesa, numerous international organizations are located in the city and social life (restaurant, café) is possible under a strict curfew (23:00 to 06:00). Good quality international and local food is available, and different restaurants at walking distance from the hotel and office. Communication (phone, mobile data, internet) is working well. HI currently has around 2 international staffs in Mykolaiv.

Conditions

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 2 months International contract starting July 15th 2024
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
• Pension scheme;
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
• Salary from 2346€ gross/month upon experience;
• Perdiem: 551.58€ net/month – paid in payroll;
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary;
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: Level 3: 5 days every 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support.
• Position: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective / individual taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

To apply

Please send your CV and motivation letter

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

https://apply.workable.com/j/F38AFAE20B

 

Education

• Advanced university degree in medicine or other paramedical studies. Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience as Medical referent in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environments

Professional Requirements

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Demonstrate experience with different donors compliance and reporting

Languages

• English
• Local language is an advantage

Personal Requirements

• Leadership, people management and development
• Strong teamwork and cooperation capacities
• Strategic vision
• Service orientation
• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Medical Coordinator

Code: SR-59-9351

Duty station: Chișinău with frequent field travel

Starting date: 17/06/2024

Contract duration: Until 31/12/2024

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Medical team

Functional Supervisor: Head of Medical Unit

Type of Duty Station: Accompanied duty station

General context of the project

The war broke out in Ukraine in march 2022.

Since than millions of people have fled to the neighbour countries raising a big concern on how to managed such an immense flux of people. In order to support the refugees, INTERSOS is setting up an emergency response operation in Moldova.

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the HoM and the Medical Unit, defining and implementing the medical strategy of the mission. Being responsible for the planning and coordination of all medical activities and resources in the mission, according to INTERSOS charter, policies, and ethical principles with consideration of international and national protocols, in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition and humanitarian living conditions of the target population.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Responsible for defining the medical content of the INTERSOS medical strategy translating the identified health needs into a medical strategic vision and project objectives, priorities and resources needed in order to cover the medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk
• Overall responsible for the appropriateness and quality of medical interventions conducted by INTERSOS projects and being expected to identify and work on removing barriers to better patient safety, effective medical care, and better patient-centred activities
• Continuously monitor the medical and humanitarian needs in the Mission country in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present through exploratory missions, determining necessary resources in order to define health priorities and potential new programs to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk
• Coordinate with the Medical Unit for the validation of the project proposals he/her designs to be submitted to international donors and private foundation
• In close collaboration with the HR Coordinator, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the health-workforce in the mission and supervise the associated processes (recruitment, validation of medical staff, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal / external communication). Coach and directly support the medical teams in the implementation of the medical activities making sure that internal protocols are respected as well as the ones of local Ministry and Health Department
• Responsible for defining and sizing other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols. Ensuring preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with the Logistics Department and the submission of all medical purchase requests. Being accountable for the proper management of the pharmacy in the Mission, including projects. Provide reports on the mission’s evolution from the medical perspective, as required
• Represent INTERSOS before local medical authorities and guarantee constant presence and active participation to the health and nutrition coordination fora (clusters meetings, other technical coordination meetings) and keep regular contact with other counterparts in the mission (NGOs, local organizations, donors, authorities) in order to broaden the medical-humanitarian situation analysis, strengthening the impact of the medical intervention and supporting advocacy actions