Requirements
Education	Laboratory scientist/Biologist certified in clinical microbiology Bachelor of Science in Microbiology Medical doctor Clinical microbiologist Master or PhD in Clinical microbiology
Experience	Essential specific proven work experience in performing and interpreting DR TB diagnostic techniques – GeneXpert, Phenotypic DST (solid and liquid media), molecular methods (LPA 1st and 2nd line) and familiar with interpreting of genotyping methods Working experience of at least two years in DR TB programs in MSF or other organizations involved in TB management.
Competencies	Strong analytical skills Good communication and training skills Flexibility Adherence to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment.
Languages	Essential – English Desirable – Russian Expected starting date: As soon as possible 12 months fixed-term field contract, based in Zhytomyr Salary according to MSF-OCB field salary scale. Transport, accommodation, vaccinations are taken in charge by MSF.  Per diem + medical insurance Adhere to MSF charter No family position A dynamic and stimulating work environment alongside multicultural colleagues

Conditions

 How to apply?

Application (CV + cover letter) to be sent before September 19, 2019 to active.fieldrecruitment@brussels.msf.org. Please mention “Laboratory Manager Ukraine” in the subject of your email.

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Operational Context

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in Ukraine, a country of 43 million people. 

In 2014 Ukraine was cited for the first time as one of the 5 countries with the highest burden of DR TB in the world; together China, Russian Federation, Pakistan and Ukraine concentrate 60% of all world DR TB cases. The TB epidemic in Ukraine is characterized by widespread multi-drug resistant (MDR) and extensively drug resistant (XDR) tuberculosis (TB), relatively high mortality from untreated or inappropriately treated TB, and increasing TB/HIV co-infection rates.

2018 marked the formal start of MSF project in Zhytomyr region of Ukraine, with the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding implementation of "Comprehensive model of care for drug resistant tuberculosis (DR TB): diagnosis, treatment and follow up of the patients in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine" between MSF, Zhytomyr Oblast Council, Department of Healthcare of the Zhytomyr Oblast State Administration, and Zhytomyr TB Dispensary; and followed by MoU between MSF, Ministry of Health (MoH) of Ukraine and the Department of Health of Zhytomyr Oblast State Administration for cooperation and coordination of efforts of the Parties aimed at development and implementation of a patient-oriented comprehensive model of the provision of medical care to patients with drug-resistant Tuberculosis. 

Main objectives

The Laboratory manager will ensure the quality of all testing regarding TB diagnosis and patient management.

Following tests are carried out: Ziehl Neelsen light smear microscopy from different specimens , Xpert MTB/Rif  molecular test, Line Probe Assay from sputum and cultures, culture  and drug susceptibility testing from different specimens in Lowenstein Jensen medium (LJ)  Mycobacteria growth  indicator tube (MGIT) Middlebrook  7H9 Broth.

As the current laboratory activities are moving to a new adapted structure (BSL 3), the Laboratory manager ensures norms are followed.

 

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to MoH Zhytomyr Tuberculosis laboratory with the view of ensuring quality of diagnostics.
• Performing quality control tests and analysis, ensuring the compliance to the basic plans of the laboratory and that all tests (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology, parasitology, compatibility, etc.) are done correctly and according to prescriptions. Preparing and sending slides/samples for external quality control
• Supporting the project with case discussions with the medical team
• Performing interpretation of Hain test first and second line results for TB patients
• Supporting the project with preparation of project orders and stock management and analysis for the laboratory items and foresee potential problems like future ruptures, expiries and overstock levels and propose workable solutions
• Supporting the setup of the new BSL 3 laboratory together with the MSF Logistic and construction team
• Participating in the definition and update of the laboratory activities, including its budget, and assisting in the medical diagnosis and the treatment of diseases of the patients
• Ensuring that the hygiene and safety protocols both for individual as well as for collective protection (i.e. required clothes and equipment, hygiene and universal precautions, etc.) are implemented in laboratories and that the cleaning personnel is informed about biohazards
• Organize and participate in training and performance evaluation, development of the laboratory staff of the project in order to improve staff capabilities and to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required

Compiling, analyzing and reporting on lab activities and results to the medical staff and the immediate supervisor. Providing data on complications, the total number and types of tests and in general, any problem with the staff and / or laboratory material. Also participating in the development of epidemiological reports relating to MSF health services

Competency Degree in Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy is strongly recommended) • Experience • At least 2 years’ experience in humanitarian context • At least 3 years’ experience working with elderly and people with chronic health problems • Experience running a project in physiotherapy of persons with injuries in conflict situation (experience of war wounded care management mandatory) is an asset • Experience training technical staff and members of a community • Experience in project management is an asset Personal skills • Confidence in Public Speaking • Strong communication and reporting skills • English mandatory (oral and written) • Russian is a strong asset • Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills • Ability to work under high pressure with a great level of personal organisation • Positive thinking and solution-oriented

NGO PRESENTATION Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity. Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/ Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions: - The Direction of Humanitarian Action - The Direction of Development Action MISSION CONTEXT Since April 2014, eastern Ukraine experiences a significant humanitarian crisis situation due to a persistence armed conflict, opposing the Ukrainian Government and Separatist forces. As of October 31st 2015, UN OCHA estimates that at least 7.883 people have been killed in the conflict and 17.610 have been wounded. In addition, 1.5 million people are estimated to be internally displaced into other parts of Ukraine and another 1.1 million have been externally displaced, primarily to the Russian Federation. UN OCHA has recently emphasized the impact of the restrictions on the freedom of movement of people and goods may have on education and health. As of March 2016, the Ukrainian conflict seems to sink into a protracted crisis, where the line dividing the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in a government-controlled area (GCA) and a separatist-controlled area (NGCA) is somewhat stable. The humanitarian situation along the contact line is critical since the only persons left are the ones who could not flee because of their lack of mobility (PwD, elders) or the lack of means to pay for the transportation. In the so-called “grey zone” (+/- 10km on each side of the line), the remaining population faces extreme difficulties to access basic services since the state authorities withdrew from the area. Since July 2015, Handicap International has been implementing its activities in Eastern Ukraine to address some of the most urgent needs, currently focusing on two main aspects: 1.‘Specific needs’: Vulnerable persons including people suffering from injuries and disability have urgent specific needs and local institutions and charitable organizations have difficulties to cope with the decreased capacity and increased influx of people. In this regard, HI wants to support individuals and health facilities in being better able to cope and address the specific needs. 2.‘Mine risk education’: Considering the increased risk of mine-related incidents, HI is implementing mine risk education activities currently focusing on children and schools. REPRESENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION IN THE FIELD OF YOUR EXPERTISE • In coordination with the line manager, representation of HI towards local health and social authorities (health ministry and oblast representative), relevant external coordination meetings, as well as with key rehabilitation local and international actors • Report to relevant stakeholders any relevant information and analysis related to rehabilitation needs PROGRAM STRATEGY: IN CLOSE LINK WITH THE HTU AND THE HEAD OF MISSION: • Participate in contextual and needs assessments upon the request of your line manager • Analysing rehabilitation needs: systems and definition of disability within health and social systems in Ukraine, analyse education level of physiotherapists (creating, if needed, partnership with association of physiotherapist), as well as analyse available services and current initiatives in terms of rehabilitation (in the frame of the ongoing reform) • Facilitate the needs analysis in other specific needs field of expertise (such as Psychosocial), triggering further and more specialized technical support, as needed • From the identified needs, contribute to the definition of the rehabilitation and inclusion strategy, and new projects to be developed • Ensure the technical relevance and quality of HI intervention related to your field of expertise • Ensure delimitation of the emergency and development rehabilitation intervention, Possibility to help facilitate complementarity between emergency response and development programmes (continuity of both services and approach) • Ensure coordination and coherence of our intervention amongst local and international actors, avoiding duplication and promoting complementary approaches TECHNICAL SUPPORT • Provide technical and methodological support to projects in the design, implementation of rehabilitation and inclusion activities; including identification and assessment of health and social health structures • Participate in the recruitment of physical rehabilitation staff • Train the staff on early rehabilitation care for persons with injuries, prevention of complications in persons with disabilities, elderly and bed-ridden, etc. • Design and/or Contextualise and/or update technical tools, protocols, trainings, leaflets and other relevant documents and disseminate them among the mission upon prior validation by HQ Technical Advisors • Participate with the Logistic department in the technical quality assessment of the national market regarding technical items - such as P&O devices, mobility aids, assistive devices, etc - to be purchased MONITORING, EVALUATION and LEARNING,AND REPORTING): • Contribute to the collection of proper disaggregated data and activity for all the HI different projects. • Facilitate regular reporting on your activities to your line manager upon his/her solicitation • Contribute to the donor reporting, through provision of technical inputs Please, apply on line : https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/en/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1703&idpartenaire=131

-  Diploma or University degree in logistics

-  Experience in NGO necessary, preferably in emergency context

-  Minimum 1/2 year experience in similar position

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-  English mandatory (oral and written)

-  Russian is a strong asset

 

-  Strong ability in team management with a focus on the capacity and autonomy building

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-  Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision

-  Excellent reactivity and flexibility in all circumstances

-  High capacity to organize his/her work, and manage priorities

-  Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

 

Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:

 

- The Direction of Humanitarian Action

- The Direction of Development Action

 

MISSION CONTEXT

 

Since April 2014, eastern Ukraine experiences a significant humanitarian crisis situation due to the persistence of armed conflict, opposing the Ukrainian Government and Separatist forces. As of 2 February, at least 6,000 people were killed and 15,000 people were wounded, more than 5 million people are in need of assistance, and 1,1 million IDPs are registered across the country. The conflict has plunged the majority population of Donetsk and Lugansk regions in an alarming situation, who is no longer able to access income and to meet their primary needs, such as food, water, health care and shelter. Many people suffering from injuries or disability do not have access to governmental or Non-Governmental assistance because of their mobility reduction, increasing their vulnerability and their emergency humanitarian needs.

 

 

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

 

The project implemented by Handicap International in Ukraine is responding to the most urgent needs identified. 

 

-  Physical rehabilitation and capacity building: Prevention and reduction of the risk of complications/impairments of injured people through home-based rehabilitation, donation of assistive devices to conflict-affected individuals and capacity building of health facilities in terms of early rehabilitation cares. 

 

-  Inclusion : Advocacy at coordination levels, networking among key structures to improve inclusion practices in emergency responses and allow humanitarian stakeholders to reach the most vulnerable at risk of exclusion and cover their needs, and enhancement of the access to information for vulnerable individuals affected by the country

 

Through a two-track approach at both individual and structure levels, Handicap International is developing a project which enhances the capacity of health, social and collective structures in addressing the needs of conflict affected people and increases the awareness of individuals on how to improve their access to specific services. On the other hand, the promotion of inclusion and protection of vulnerable groups is aiming at improving the country’s capacity to take care of these specific needs and at upgrading their participation within the society.

 

MAIN TASKS OF THE EXPATRIATE 

 

Based in Severodonesk, under the line management of the Head of Mission and in close contact with the logistics advisor in headquarters; here below are the main field of responsibilies of the position :

 

-  Base management

-  Vehicle Fleet Management

-  Equipment and premises Management

-  Support to operations and projects

-  Supply managementPurchase

-  Human Resources and Management

-  Reporting/Capitalization

To apply, please follow this link: https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1680&idpartenaire=142 

Competency  Degree diploma in Physiotherapy Experience  At least 3 years of experience in trauma management  At least 1 year of experience as trainer of adult in field of experience  Previous experience in physiotherapy of persons with injuries in conflict situation (experience of war wounded care management, mandatory) with INGOs  Experience in the region (especially working within a similar healthcare and educational system) would be a strong asset Personal skills  Confidence in Public Speaking  Strong communication and reporting skills  Strong organisational skills  Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills  Ability to work under high pressure  Russian speaker is a strong asset; English mandatory (oral and written

MISSION DESCRIPTION : Since April 2014, eastern Ukraine experiences a significant humanitarian crisis situation due to a persistence armed conflict, opposing the Ukrainian Government and Separatist forces. As of October 31st 2015, UN OCHA estimates that at least 7.883 people have been killed in the conflict and 17.610 have been wounded. In addition, 1.5 million people are estimated to be internally displaced into other parts of Ukraine and another 1.1 million have been externally displaced, primarily to the Russian Federation. UN OCHA has recently emphasized the impact of the restrictions on the freedom of movement of people and goods may have on education and health. As of March 2016, the Ukrainian conflict seems to sink into a protracted crisis, where the line dividing the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in a government-controlled area (GCA) and a separatist-controlled area (NGCA) is somewhat stable. The humanitarian situation along the contact line is critical since the only persons left are the ones who could not flee because of their lack of mobility (PwD, elders) or the lack of means to pay for the transportation. In the so-called “grey zone” (+/- 10km on each side of the line), the remaining population faces extreme difficulties to access basic services since the state authorities withdrew from the area. Since July 2015, Handicap International has been implementing its activities in Eastern Ukraine to address some of the most urgent needs, currently focusing on two main aspects: 1. ‘Specific needs’: Vulnerable persons including people suffering from injuries and disability have urgent specific needs and local institutions and charitable organizations have difficulties to cope with the decreased capacity and increased influx of people. In this regard, HI wants to support individuals and health facilities in being better able to cope and address the specific needs. 2. ‘Mine risk education’: Considering the increased risk of mine-related incidents, HI is implementing mine risk education activities currently focusing on children and schools. JOB DESCRIPTION: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION With the support of the coordination team, the Project Manager defines and formalizes project methodologies, organizational chart, work-plan and monitoring plan. The Project Officer Capacity Building (Trainer) implements the activities in order to achieve the expected results and follows up qualitative and quantitative indicators (working closely with a database officer). He/she constantly suggests operational inputs in order to adjust the project methodologies to ensure its relevancy and stay in line with the evolving context. TECHNICAL SUPPORT  According to the needs assessment with the identified health structures, designing technical tools, trainings, leaflets and other relevant documents, in link with the PO home based rehabilitation and the Rehabilitation PM upon prior validation of HQ Technical Referents  Developing protocols for early rehabilitation care to be provided for persons with injuries, in collaboration with targeted health facilities and other HI technical staff  Providing training on early rehabilitation care for war wounded (Develop training module, ensure coherence of training with Ukrainian rehab protocols, provision of training)  Provide and prepare additional shorter training sessions depending on the needs and possibilities within the targeted health facilities  Contribute to the provision of continuous technical support to the HI home based physiotherapists through direct provision of both formal and on the job trainings in his/her field of expertise, according to the needs identified by the PO home based rehabilitation PROJECT STRATEGY, in close link with the PM  Participating in physical rehabilitation needs assessments for new projects to be developed  Ensuring the technical relevance and quality of HI intervention related to your field of expertise  Ensuring delimitation of the emergency rehabilitation intervention and its relevance in the context ADMIN, HR AND LOGISTICS SUPERVISION  With the support of the Project Manager, you recruit and train the project team  You ensure a good communication – coordination – information level of each member of your team through regular coordination meetings (or other if needed);  You define with each member of your staff his/her action plan – including technical action plan  Ensure good coordination with the logistics service  Anticipate the logistics need: supply and services, movements etc. REPORTING  Ensure Collection of proper disaggregated data and activity data for all the HI different project’s components  Provide a situation report to the line manager with relevant data related to your activities (statistic, review monthly objectives, etc.)  Contribute to donor reports with the support of the coordination team CONDITIONS : - Status: salaried contract, Remuneration according to HI salary scale and experience -Start : June, 15th, 2016 - Living conditions: guesthouse shared with other expatriates (no charges) - Social insurance: 100% covered