Health officer

Context of intervention

 Medicos del Mundo (MdM) is an international humanitarian organisation whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

 MdM is implementing projects in Ukraine since September 2015. MdM intervenes to improve access and quality of health care services for vulnerable conflict-affected populations, namely internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities. The project is being implemented around two main components: direct delivery of services through multidisciplinary outreach units (including Primary health care (PHC), sexual reproductive health (SRH) and Mental health psychosocial support (MHPSS); strengthening of local health system (with a specific focus on PHC, SRH, MHPSS and GBV) through capacity building of health and non-health staff, awareness raising and advocacy.

A field team has been in place since June 2015 and is now implementing activities to respond to the new needs faced by the population since February 2022, in order to:

-Restore access to primary healthcare services for displaced and host populations.

-Improve specialized care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence for displaced and host populations.

-Improving access to mental health and psychosocial support for displaced and host populations.

-Strengthening the capacities of the Local Health Authorities.

-Donations of medicines, medical equipment, NFI items and kits.

 Essential duties / HR

The area of work of the Health Officer will be Zaporizhia city and Zaporizhia Oblast

Under the direct supervision of the Zaporizhia based Field Coordinator and the technical supervision of the Health Manager, the technical guidance of the DepMedical Coordinator (DepMedCo), the Health Officer supports, plans, designs, implements and monitors MdM’s activities related to strengthening the health system in Ukraine and the direct provision of medical health services.

S/he is also responsible of planning donations of equipment and consumables for the different geographical areas, ensuring the compilation of all sources of verification and final reporting. 

Her/his tasks also include the efficient management of any logistics and administrative requirements during this process.

S/he is responsible for the data collection, data analysis and reporting related to these activities, and contributes to the coordination with partners (INGO, NGO and local authorities) at local level. 

S/He directly reports to the Field Coordinator and coordinates closely with the Mental Health OfficerTeam for the development of teaching materials.

 Needs assessments 

• Conducts needs assessments on demands of the healthcare system (mechanisms, approaches, supplies) and participates in the prioritization of health system needs within the framework of MdM program;
• Conducts needs assessments in capacity building needs including Sexual and Reproductive Health, cross-cutting health issues and proposes activities and strategies of implementation 
• Collaborates and participates, in any field survey, data collection and/or needs assessment organized by MdM in relation to strengthening the national health system 

 Implementation and follow-up 

• Ensures the implementation of all MdM activities (capacity strengthening, identification of the healthcare needs) aiming at strengthening the health system based on international quality standards and MDM guidelines and according to plan and in coordination with the Health Manager.
• Follows up on MdM activities, by implementing monitoring and evaluation systems and supervising the data collection processes, in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
• Organises and holds coordination meetings between different actors involved in SRH health activities, implements focus group discussions in different geographical areas to ensure evaluation of impact activities in regions.  
• Compiles interim and final reports for each capacity-building activities based on program achievements.
• Analyses the data collected in relation to community-based interventions, capacity building activities and puts in place corrective measures when needed, in coordination with the Field Coordinator and mission technical referents. 
• Liaises with authorities to validate implementation plans, guidelines and other medical material.
• To supervise the MdM donation component, including preparation of relevant documentation on procurement of medical equipment and commodities.
• To supervise the forecasting of donation needs. 
• Preparation of donation reports required for donors.
• Promotion of RHI SRH, GBV and other important topics among Health workers.
• Ensure the proper informational materials on sites.
• Determination and work with community focal points.
• To provide recommendations on COVID 19 regularly through various channels based on updated WHO protocols and MOH orders.
• MDM staff comply with the infection prevention and control measures (IPC).
• Technically support data analysis and draft the mapping of needs for training, development of training materials, information sheets 

Reporting 

• Reports on activities to the Field Coordinator, including analysis of the situation and suggestions to improve MdM’s activities related to strengthening the national health system.
• Collects records of qualitative data (testimonials and stories) that can be used to showcase activities of MdM. 
• Develops and implements feedback systems for beneficiaries of any MDM health related activities

 Other

• To participate in meetings and workshops with local/international organisations and local authorities upon request of the Field Coordinator.
• To be flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting the best quality services.
• To respect MDM principles/values.
• To maintain full confidentiality for all work-related information
• To perform any additional duty on request of the Field Coordinator or Coordination technical team. 

Hierarchical and Functional links   

Hierarchical link: Field Coordinator

Technical link: Dep Medical Coordinator, Med Coord

 Background of the candidate

Humanitarian experience - Desirable

Coordination experience - Required

Emergency experience - Desirable

Profile required: 

• Medical Doctor proven experience in team management, data management, planning skills
• Significant experience working with NGOs is a strong asset
• Knowledge of public health issues 
• Knowledge of overall organization of the healthcare system and Sexual Reproductive Health subjects
• Knowledge of national and international guidelines and standards especially related to healthcare system strengthening and community-based interventions
• Experience in project and team management

 Personal skills required: 

• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives, proactive, 
• Organizational skills  
• Good writing and communication skills 
• Team work spirit
• Gender sensitive

Languages:

English - Intermediate level, minimum B2

Russian / Ukrainian - Fluent writing and speaking

Computer skills - Very good Knowledge of MS office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 

  To apply:

• Send CV + cover letter;

We offer:

• Fixed term contract;
• Salary according to the MDM salary Grid;
• Medical insurance.
• Full -time job

Deadline for application - 29th of September, 2023

 https://www.facebook.com/mdm.ua.no

 Please note:  Every application unanswered within 15 days after deadline must be considered as desestimated.