The International Medical Partnerships Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall coordination of Ukraine’s international medical collaborations. The role requires high-level engagement with government stakeholders, international donors, and implementing partners to ensure a structured and efficient process of partnership development and implementation. The incumbent will oversee strategic planning, resource mobilization for partnership activities, project implementation, and monitoring of the initiative's impact on healthcare system recovery and development.
Description of the assignment
Working directly with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the Manager will serve as the operational engine of the International Medical Partnership Initiative — ensuring timely execution of activities, supporting project delivery, and managing digital communications. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented communicator with strong organizational skills and a passion for impact-driven international cooperation.
1. Operational Management
· Oversee day-to-day coordination of partnership activities, meetings, and reporting.
· Ensure logistical and administrative support for site visits, training sessions, and delegation programs.
· Track progress and support the development of monitoring tools and knowledge products.
2. Communications Oversight
· Coordinate the development of bilingual social media content (LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter).
· Draft storytelling materials, newsletters, and visual content for an international audience.
· Support internal alignment between the communications team, strategic leads, and the MoH press service.
3. Liaison & Coordination
· Serve as the key point of contact for partners and internal stakeholders on operational and communication matters.
· Prepare summaries, minutes, and action points from coordination meetings.
Place, duration and terms of performance
1) Implementation period:
2) Location: The expert is expected to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine, attend MoH office (approximately 40 hours per week), with potential travels to the regions and internationally if needed.
3) Number of experts per assignment: 1
4) Profile of the designated expert responsible for contract execution
Assignment reports
A report following the model provided must be forwarded by e-mail on conclusion of the assignment: it must correspond with the deliverable summary analytical report.
Deliverables
The expert shall provide the following deliverables:
Expertise France is the French international technical cooperation agency, with the status of public institution under the joint supervision of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEFA) and the Ministries of Economics and Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. It is the second largest technical cooperation agency in Europe. Expertise France designs and implements projects that strengthen public policies over the long term in developing and emerging countries.
Over the years, Expertise France has built up a relationship of trust with its partner administrations as well as governmental representatives and stakeholders. In the response to the existing situation and challenges, France has launched a coordinated assistance to Ukraine with a key component on the health sector, through the projects integrated within Expertise France’s Ukraine Health program.
The APPUI project financed by the Crisis Center of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs is a multisector technical assistance aiming to improving Ukrainian populations' access to essential healthcare services in times of crisis. The project’s three main pillar are as follows:
1. Mobilization of French expertise, particularly in priority care sectors (cancer, mental health, physical and rehabilitation medicine), and coordination of Franco-Ukrainian hospital cooperation;
2. Rehabilitation and modernisation of healthcare facilities;
3. Provision of specialized medical equipment for selected healthcare facilities.
The REHAB project financed by the French Development Agency is a continuity of the APPUI project with a focus on Odesa region and support to national healthcare authorities specifically designed around Mental Health and Physical Rehabilitation. The project’s three main pillar are as follows:
1. Construction and modernisation of healthcare facilities along with donation of medical equipment;
2. Mobilisation of French expertise, Private-Public partnerships, provision of technical assistance;
3. Implementation of feasibility studies for the design of loans by l’AFD in the healthcare sector.
Expertise France is a key partner of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, working together towards responding to emergencies, recovery and reconstruction of the health system in the aftermath of recent challenges caused by full scale Russian invasion in priority sectors such as healthcare coordination and reforms. The war in Ukraine has significantly impacted the country's healthcare infrastructure, necessitating coordinated, strategic, and well-managed efforts to restore health services and facilities. The International Medical Partnership, an initiative led by Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, has been at the center of fostering crucial horizontal cooperation between Ukrainian and foreign healthcare institutions, facilitating vital knowledge exchange, and strengthening global medical ties. This initiative is key to mobilizing international support, sharing expertise, and enhancing the quality of healthcare services in Ukraine.
France has emerged as a priority country for medical partnership with Ukraine, demonstrating a robust effort to bolster Ukrainian healthcare amidst challenging circumstances. Under the International Medical Partnership program, the Ministry of Health of France and Expertise France financed 14 hospital partnership programs in 2023-2024. This extensive collaboration encompasses a wide range of medical specialties and involves active engagement of French medical facilities in knowledge exchange, training programs, and direct clinical interventions in Ukrainian hospitals.
Expertise France and MoH are seeking to hire a dedicated expert (Manager) to ensure effective coordination and alignment with international partners and organizations. This role is critical for fostering collaboration, managing resources, and ensuring the delivery of impactful health projects within the framework of the International Medical Partnership.
Qualifications and skills:
- At least 3–5 years of experience in project coordination, communications, or development cooperation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Ukrainian and English.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in team supervision or mentorship is a plus.
- Familiarity with public health or medical cooperation projects is an asset.
- Proficiency in digital communication tools (Google Workspace, Canva, or similar).