Technical Medical Manager

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INTERSOS Ukraine is a subdivision of the international humanitarian organization INTERSOS (Italy).

We provide support to victims of emergencies, armed conflicts and natural disasters with particular attention to the most vulnerable categories: children, women, elderly people, displaces persons, who were forced to flee their homes and moved to safer places and also to those who cannot leave the dangerous regions and are under constant threat.

INTERSOS teams are present in Odesa, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolayiv, Kherson and now expand their activities in Sumy.

INTERSOS Ukraine provides economic, humanitarian and medical aid, psychological support, organizes educational activities, gives medicines and equipment to the hospitals, provides shelter and ensures basic human needs. During one year of our work in Ukraine we provided support to more than 100 000 people. 75 000 of them received aid in the sphere of protection, prevention and emergency care. 3 000 medical consultations were carried out in remote regions, which are not covered by the official heath care system. 49 medical institutions received medicines, medical devices and equipment.

We are opening a vacancy of the Technical Medical Manager

Location: Odesa

Duration of contract: till 31/05/2027 with possibility for extension.

Main Purpose

Participate in defining, planning and monitoring medical activities and programs in the mission in accordance with INTERSOS protocols as well as coordinate human and material related resources needed in order to ensure the quality of care provided by INTERSOS.

Is responsible for the coordination of medical activities and resources in the mission if there is not the presence of a Medical Coordinator.

Reporting to:

Hierarchical: Medical Coordinator

Functional: Medical Coordinator

Tasks

• In collaboration with the Program Manager, the Medical Coordinator and the rest of team define, implement and monitor medical activities, according to INTERSOS project plans and mission strategy, standards and protocols. Participate in exploratory missions, situation assessments (providing technical inputs and recommendations for new and ongoing interventions in the country and defining medical operational priorities when needed) and the development of the project policy, annual plan, budget review and project proposal and reports to donors
• Supervise the Medical Activity Managers ensuring a homogeneous mission Program approach and management across all projects, and guarantying a good quality of medical activities
• Residing in the field/area, is the responsible in ensuring the quality of activities and report to the medical coordination any analysis or issue related to the implementation of the medical program and any humanitarian medical matters that may impact the activities.
• In coordination with the Program Manager, establish and maintain regular and collaborative relations with relevant donors, local authorities, partners, medical actors, project stakeholders and other organizations working in the target areas
• Proactively participate in cluster meetings and relevant inter-sectoral coordination meetings at field level, contributing to the development of guidelines, standards, tools and strategies
• Provide technical support to medical personnel in the field through self-knowledge and policies, ensuring compliance with the protocols of INTERSOS medical activities
• Coordinate, supervise, coach, support and evaluate the medical team members' performance to improve the medical components of the project and ensure compliance with INTERSOS protocols and standards
• Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training, induction, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the medical staffs of the program in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and improve staffs capabilities
• In close coordination with the Program Managers and clusters, develop and establish internal and external functional and effective referral and coordination mechanisms at field level
• In coordination with HQ Medical Unit is the focal person in case of absence of the Medical Coordinator and Deputy Medical Coordinator to coordinate medical activities (opening and closure of mission, interim, reduced activities, etc…)

Requirements

Education

• Advanced university degree in medicine or other paramedical studies. Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health

Professional experience

• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience as Medical Referent in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environments

Professional requirements

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Demonstrate experience with different donors' compliance and reporting

Personal requirements

• Leadership, people management and development
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Strategic vision
• Results and quality orientation
• Behavioural flexibility
• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles

Languages

• English landuage essential

Our benefits:

• Official employment according to the Labour Code of Ukraine
• Medical insurance and life insurance
• Working hours: 09.00−18.00
• Provision of equipment for work
• Opportunity to study and develop in the humanitarian sphere
• Opportunity to get an experience of working for international organisation

All INTERSOS employees are expected to perform their roles and responsibilities according to the INTERSOS charter of values, code of ethics, PSEA and Child Protection policies. The job description is mandatory for all positions within INTERSOS and shall be signed by the employee within the first week of employment

INTERSOS is committed to building a diverse workforce by promoting diversity in the Organization, which will bring wealth and represent the organization in its differences; candidates must be treated equally when it comes to the selection process, criteria and inclusion.

!!! To participate in the selection process please send your CV in English (preferably) and fill in the form here: INTERSOS Application