DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

In order to support the implementation of emergency preparedness and response strategies, the MEDVAC Technical Officer will undertake the following duties:

1. Support 
• Under the supervision of the Team Lead. provide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Ukraine and implementing partners.
• Under the supervision of the Team Lead assist the development of the MEDEVAC-Cycle, including the development of SOPs, patient flow protocols, and quality assurance mechanisms
• Cooperate with the regional MEDEE VAC consultant to Coordinate the MedEvac activities and ensure consistency of objectives and messages

2. Under the guidance of the team leas, the incumbent supports the Ministry of Health with the further institutionalisation of the MEDEVAC Coordination Unit in the national EMS system, as in the National Centre for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (CDM); 

3. Operational Coordination and Capacity Building
• Support Team Lead to coordinate third-party providers ( Talent4Business, Medical Mission EU/UA) for ensuring smooth operation of MoH MedEvac coordination unit.
• Overseeing the development and delivery of training programmes for EMS staff, including critical care transport et al. according to identified needs
• Plan procurement and logistics for medical supplies and patient transport equipment when required.
• Assist the MEDEVAC Coordination Unit with documenting steps and processes in the MEDEVAC-Cycle, ensuring smooth handover to the Center of Disaster Medicine and ensuring institutional memory.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance
• Conducting assurance activities such as technical and financial spot checks of implementing partners at least twice a year.
• Ensure monthly reporting by implementing partners is in place timely where required.

5. Communication support
• Initiate and support drafting of visibility materials, social media content, and donor communications to highlight MEDEVAC impact ensuring visibility of WHO’s contribution.
• Ensure alignment on messaging and visibility commitments.
• Support the development and sharing of patient stories to demonstrate programme outcomes.

6. Liaison and Representation
• Under the guidance of the team leas, the incumbent Provide and prepare technical briefings for WHO, the Ministry of Health and donors, and support the Health Ops Unit in reporting on MedEvac activities. 
• Under the guidance of the team leas, the incumbent Follow up in regular bilateral discussions with MoH Ukraine, EU institutions, and other stakeholders together with Regional MEDEVAC Consultant. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First University degree (Bachelor’s level) in public administration, management, public health, medicine, or related field 

Desirable: Advanced University degree (Master’s level) in any of the above areas

Experience

Essential: 

• At least two (2) years related experience in health sector in Ukraine, with tracked experience in critical patient care critical care transfers, MedEvac and other relevant areas of emergency health operations. 

Desirable: 

• Prior working experience with WHO, UN agencies, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or with an international nongovernmental organization. 

• Experience or knowledge of the MEDEVAC-Cycle in Ukraine

Skills

• Sound organizational, analytical and evaluation skills, complemented by good knowledge or understanding of donor agreements and reporting requirements, UN financial rules. 
• Working knowledge of information management systems. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure; tact, discretion and diplomacy. 
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to convey written information in an effective manner 

WHO Competencies

1) Teamwork
2) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3) Communication
4) Moving forward in a changing environment
5) Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukranian.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Other Official WHO.