Health Manager / Health Consultant (m/f/d)
Konsultant für medizinsches Projekt in Ukraine
The humanitarian aid organization Ärzte der Welt e. V. is the German division of the international network Médecins du Monde/Doctors of the World (MdM). The 16 national members of the network implement domestic and international health care projects, currently almost 340 projects in 75 countries around the world.
MdM provides emergency medical aid in disaster and crisis situations, supports access to health care and, if possible, assists with reconstruction measures. The network is also active in risk reduction and preparedness as well as long-term development co-operations in neglected regions around the world that receive little public attention. MdM ensures that its health services are provided equally to the most vulnerable citizens, refugees, internally displaced people and host communities, regardless of their ethnic, social, religious or political background.
MdM has been operating in Eastern Ukraine since 2015, targeting the most vulnerable communities and people affected by the ongoing conflict by improving access and quality of health care services for the population in Luhansk and Donetsk Oblast. MdM maintains a coordination office in Kiev and field offices in Severodonetsk (Luhansk Oblast) and Bakhmut (Donetsk Oblast).
To support the field team in Donetsk Oblast, MdM is looking for a Health Manager or Health Consultant (national or international), based in Bakhmut (Donetsk Oblast). Under the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator and technical guidance of the Medical Coordinator, the Health Manager/Health Consultant contributes to the design and implementation of MdM’s activities in Donetsk Oblast.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical support to the Field Coordinator in implementing the ongoing medical activities and contribute to the further development of the programme in coordination with the Medical Coordinator and the Mental Health Coordinator.
- Guide the project team during an comprehensive needs assessment, conducted as preparation for a project aiming for increasing the resilience of communities and the local health system by improving availability and access to quality multi-disciplinary primary health care services.
- Support, coach and mentor the medical staff to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the activities.
- Draft project-related guidance and standard operating procedures to ensure that planned interventions are structured and alligned with international and MdM standards.
- Contribute to the development of proposals and reports as well as organizational strategies and approaches.
- Support the implementation of MdM’s MEAL system and contribute to the further development.
- Analyse medical data collected by the health team, ensure timely and quality reporting and suggest – if necessary – adjustments to the Field Coordinator and Medical Coordinator.
- Provide assistance and capacity building for the medical staff of the public health system in the raion.
- Represent MdM and maintain good relationships with local communities, local authorities and international and national organisations represented in Donetsk Oblast
HIERARCHICAL & FUNCTIONAL LINKS
The Health Manager/Health Consultant reports directly to the Field Coordinator and receives technical supervision by the Medical Coordinator. S/he directly manages the medical team in Donetsk Oblast (GCA).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Length of the contract: 4 months with possibility to extend
- Duty station: Bakhmut with visits to other field locations.
- Salary: according to qualification and experience and MdM Germany’s terms and conditions
APPLICATION
For questions regarding the post, please contact Julia Brunner
Julia.brunner@aerztederwelt.org
+49 (0)89 45 23 081 297
Please send your application to:
Brigitte Geißinger
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