Head of projects and programs for public health and psychosocial care / Health and MHPSS Project Manager in Medair Ukraine

Dear candidates, please respond to this vacancy by sending bilingual CVs (English/Ukrainian)
Dear candidates, please apply for this position by sending bilingual CVs (English/Ukrainian)

General purpose of the position

The head of projects and programs for public health and psychosocial care is responsible for Medair's activities in the field of health care and psychosocial support in the north of Ukraine, ensuring compliance with goals, deadlines, budget and international standards. Responsibilities include project implementation, coordination, reporting, personnel management and training, as well as collaboration with other departments and technical advisors. The role also involves coordinating with stakeholders, participating in strategy formation, proposal development and ensuring an integrated approach to programming.

Project Description

Medair is an international Christian humanitarian organization that provides emergency aid to the most vulnerable people affected by conflict, disease or natural disasters, ensuring dignity and hope. Activities in Ukraine began at the end of March 2022 in various regions of the country. Medair has implemented numerous interventions in the sectors of housing (including NCP), protection, health (including MHPSS) and WASH. The organization's teams work in the East, North and South of Ukraine, providing a multi-sectoral approach to assistance. We are seeking a qualified professional to join us in supporting vulnerable communities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the development, planning, budgeting and implementation of health and MHPSS projects, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational standards.
• Train, mentor and supervise staff, promoting accountability, efficiency and wellbeing.
• Collect, analyze and report accurate program data; carry out field visits to control the quality of services.
• Manage logistics, administrative and financial processes; represent the organization at meetings with external stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor changes in needs, provide recommendations for program adjustments and support learning processes based on feedback and evaluation.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Education / Qualification

Required: Doctor or nurse; OR degree in psychology, global mental health, or social work.

2-3 years project management experience in a health NGO/MHPSS.

Preferred: PFA and mhGAP HIG training.

Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere, CHS and IASC guidelines on MHPSS.

Experience work

Required: Experience in program development, monitoring and evaluation.

Experience in reporting, working with numbers and administrative tasks.

Experience in managing multiple tasks and making decisions within the scope of a project.

Experience in line management, budget control and program reporting.

Desirable: Experience in humanitarian emergencies situations.

Experience of working in healthcare clusters andprotection.

Experience in community mobilization, capacity building, staff training/mentoring.

Languages

Required: Ukrainian and English.

Computer skills

Required: confident command of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Desirable: ONA.

Competencies

Motivation

Must:

Passion for helping vulnerable populations.

Self-motivation.

Desirable:

Willingness to learn.

Teamwork

Must: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a team, support others and share workload.

Ability to teach, mentor and coach staff.

Ability to engage with the community and support capacity building activities.

Desirable: Experience working in a multicultural team.

Adaptability

Required: Ability work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.

Creativity, openness, flexibility, ability to self-educate.

Good understanding of cross-cultural aspects.

Willingness to follow safety protocols in living conditions.

Desirable: readiness for professional, personal and spiritual development.

Technical expertise

Required:

Professional education in medicine, nursing, psychology, global mental health, social work or public health.

Program management skills: planning, monitoring, evaluation, line management, budgeting, reporting.

Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere, CHS, and IASC guidelines and policies on MHPSS in emergency situations.

Experience in program design, implementation monitoring and evaluation.

Desirable: advanced planning, evaluation and analysis skills.

Management and leadership

Required:

Orientation towards consultative and service leadership.

Ability to clearly define priorities and supervise the execution of multiple tasks.

Ability to take initiative in project decisions.

Ability to ensure the implementation of procedures.

Ability to set clear goals for staff and delegate tasks.

Good understanding of humanitarian activities.

Fields of expertise (required): public health, MHPSS, management.

Working conditions

Field position based in northern Ukraine, with frequent trips to healthcare and MHPSS project locations.

MEDAIR BRANCH IN UKRAINE strives to create diverse and inclusive workplaces and is an equal employment opportunity employer. For more information, please contact us. Responsibilities include project implementationation, coordination, reporting, staff management, and training, while collaborating with other departments and advisors. The role also involves stakeholder coordination, strategy input, proposal development, and integrated programming. 

Project Overview: 

Medair is an international Christian humanitarian organization that provides emergency response to most vulnerable people occurring amidst conflict, disease, and disaster to ensure their life in dignity and hope. It launched its activities in Ukraine in late March 2022 in various parts of Ukraine. Medair has implemented numerous interventions in various sectors, such as Shelter, including NFIs, Protection, Health (including MHPSS), and WASH. Medair teams are located in the East, North and South of Ukraine to ensure multi-sectoral approach to assistance. We are looking for a qualified professional to join us in supporting vulnerable communities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead design, planning, budgeting, and execution of health and MHPSS projects, ensuring alignment with donor  and organizational standards. 
• Train, mentor, and supervise staff, fostering ownership, performance, and well-being. 
• Collect, analyse, and report accurate programme data; conduct field visits to oversee service delivery and quality. 
• Manage logistics, administration, and finances; represent the organization in external stakeholder meetings and partnerships. 
• Monitor evolving needs, recommend program adjustments, and support learning through feedback and evaluation processes. 

Person Specification

Qualification / Experience

 Vocational qualificationEssential: 

• Medical doctor or nurse; OR degree in Psychology, Global Mental Health, or Social Work.
• 2–3 years’ NGO project management experience in Health/MHPSS programs.
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Desirable:

• Training in PFA and mhGAPHIG. 
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere, CHS, and IASC MHPSS guidelines.

Work experience

Essential: 

• Experience in program design, monitoring and evaluation. 
• Experience in reporting, numeracy, and administrative tasks. 
• Experience managing multiple tasks and making projectrelated decisions. 
• Experience in line management, budget oversight, and programme reporting.

Desirable: 

• Experience working in humanitarian emergency contexts. 
• Experience in Health and Protection clusters. 
• Experience in community mobilisation, capacitybuilding, training/mentoring staff.
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LanguagesEssential: Ukrainian and EnglishITEssential: Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, in particular Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.Desirable: ONA

Competencies

Motivation

Essential:

• Passionate about serving vulnerable populations. 
• Selfmotivated.

Desirable:

• Desire to learn

Team-building

Essential:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Team player, willing to support others and share workload. 
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train staff. 

Ability to build community engagement and support capacitybuilding activities.Desirable: Experience of  working in a multicultural team

Adaptability 

Essential: 

• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels 
• Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner 
• A good understanding of cross-cultural issues.
• Willingness to comply with security protocols in living conditions  

 Desirable: Willingness to be stretched professionally, personally, and spiritually 

Technical expertise 

Essential: 

• Professional background in Medicine/ Nursing,/Psychology, Global Mental Health, Social Work, or Public Health.
• Programme management skills: planning, monitoring, evaluation, line management, budgeting, reporting.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and CHS as well as IASC guidelines and policies for MHPSS in emergencies 
• Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation 

 Desirable: Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills 

Management and leadership 

Essential:

• Committed to consultative and servant minded leadership. 
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• Able to prioritise clearly and oversee multiple tasks 
• Able to take initiative in project decisions 
• Able to enforce procedures 
• Able to set clear objectives for staff and to delegate 
• Good understanding of humanitarian work 

Areas of expertise

Essential: public health, MHPSS, Management

Work Conditions:  Field position based in Northern Ukraine, with frequent travel to the different health and MHPSS project locations. 

MEDAIR UKRAINE BRANCH strives to create diverse and inclusive workplaces and is an equal employment opportunity employer. For more detailed information, please contact us.