Specialist in the field of health care / Health promoter in Arzte der Welt / Likari Svitu

PROFILE OF COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work quickly, under pressure and under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage priorities and adapt them on a daily basis taking into account the context
• Willingness to adapt to changing conditions and environment
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to listen and make joint decisions
• Good written and communication skills
• Team player
• Compliance with the principles and ethics of Erste der Welt

Start: ASAP

Contract with a fixed period of work with the possibility of extension depending on funding

Salary: According to the staff list of the organization 

If no response to the application has been received within 20 days, such an application should be considered rejected. 

Our organization invites people with disabilities to join our team. Candidates with disabilities will be given preference in the selection process over candidates with the same level of qualifications.

Please note:

Doctors Organization of the world" contributes to ensuring equal mowoes for all people. We adhere to a policy of positive attitude towards people who, due to functional difference or social and/or cultural background, belong to groups that are not sufficiently represented in the proposed positions.

Therefore, none of the candidates who meet the professional requirements will be excluded from selection process because of functional difference, social or cultural origin, racial or ethnic origin, sex, gender or any other social or cultural characteristic.

MISSION:

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 cooperation 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 Ukraine since 2015, targeting the most vulnerable communities and people by improving access and quality of health care services for the population. Since February 2022 MdM has restructured its setting in Ukraine and adjusted the program accordingly. Currently MdM GE maintains a coordination office in Dnipro and field offices in Vinnytsia and Kramatorsk. The emergency response in Ukraine is currently implemented around two main components: direct delivery of services through multidisciplinary mobile units (including PHC, SRH, MHPSS and support to GBV survivors) to IDPs and strengthening the local health system through distribution of medicines and medical supplies to several hospitals and primary health care facilities.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The Health Promoter (HP) for Mobile Unit Team (MU) is based in Kramatorsk. 

ORGANIZATION CHART

Hierarchical supervisor - Project Manager

Functional supervisor - Health Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Health promoters are the essential liaison point between MDM GE and our services, and the community in which we provide services.

As a Health Promoter (HP), you will work in projects to develop strategies to address a wide range of health issues, from sexual violence care through to preventing infectious diseases. You will provide a direct link to the community outside the walls of the hospital and will play a vital role in ensuring that MDM GE projects are accessible and relevant to the communities they serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinate activities on different topics in support of the medical activities; this might include promoting medical services

• Define and update the HP strategy and related activities through an annual project and budget plan (objectives, target population, campaigns, messages, activities, etc.)

• Analyze and understand local behavior and/or practices to adapt health activities to the target group (support social mapping, use of specific tools to measure and follow up activities)

• Promote MDM GE services according to MDM GE principles, protocols and standards with the aim of increasing the knowledge of the target population in relation to their health.

• Assess and adapt materials according to the needs of the project.

• Liaise with other relevant actors to enhance campaigns.

• Be familiar with protocols for sexual and gender-based violence and ensure their application (e.g. referring victims to the medical team for treatment)

• Contribute to monthly reports according to guidelines (statistical reports, etc.)

Note: This list of activities is not exhaustive and may change depending on the situation.

HIERARCHICAL & FUNCTIONAL LINKSHierarchical supervisor: Project Manager

Functional supervisor: Health officer 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic background:

College Diploma/Degree in Nursing, Community Development, Social Work or related disciplines. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to work as a Health Promoter (HP). 
• Demonstrated capacity for working as a functioning member of a team.
• Demonstrated capacity to motivate others into taking action and/or change of practise. 
• Language requirements: Advanced Ukrainian and Russian is required.

EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate must have:

• At least 1 years of work experience in community projects or clinical experience with outreach experience.  
• Previous experience for working for NGO is an added advantage.
• Understanding of English language (is added advantage).

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

• Ability to work quickly, under pressure, and with short deadlines.
• Necessity to manage priorities and to adapt them daily according to the context.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to listen and share decisions.
• Sense of humour.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Team player.
• Alignment with principles and ethics of Arzte der Welt.

AVAILABILITY

Incorporation date: ASAP

Fixed term contract with possibility of extension depending on funding

Only applications submitted in English will be considered.

If a response to the application is not received within 15 days, such application shall be deemed rejected.

Our organisation welcomes people with disability to apply and be part of our team. The candidates with disability will be given an advantage during the selection process compared to the candidates with the same level of qualification.

Please note:

Doctors of the World promotes equal opportunities for all people. We adhere to a policy of positive regard for people who, due to a functional difference or social and/or cultural backgrounds, belong to groups that are underrepresented in the positions offered.

Therefore, no candidate who meets the professional requirements will be excluded from the selection process based on functional differences, social or cultural origin, race or ethnicity, sex, gender, or any other social or cultural characteristic.