Health Coordinator (m/f/d), Ukraine Crisis, Ukraine

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.

The GRC is currently seeking a

Health Coordinator (m/f/d), Ukraine Crisis, Ukraine

Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine on 24 February 2022 a quarter of the population of Ukraine have been forced to flee their homes. As of today, more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine. Millions of people have been displaced internally within Ukraine. Some 13 million people are estimated to be stranded in affected areas or unable to leave. Cash and financial support, transportation, food, shelter, and access to health services are among the most pressing needs for displaced people.

GRC is supporting the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) since many years. An operational base has been set up at Lviv regional branch, representation within URCS NHQ in Kyiv is envisaged once possible.

Home-Visiting Nursing Services (HVNS), First Aid and Mobil Health teams are pre-existing programmes and targeting the most vulnerable residents and internally displaced within the country. GRC will be supporting the URCS-branches at Lviv, Rivne and Volyn Oblasts with these programme activities and is looking at extending the support to additional oblasts. GRC is seeking an experienced Health Coordinator (m/f/d) to support URCS with the implementation and further development of the health activities.

Starting date: asap
Duration: 31.12.2022, extension possible
Location: Kyiv, Lviv, Rivne and Volyn Oblasts

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Strengthening and programme guidance in close coordination with URCS health department for the HVNS, First Aid, Mobile Health teams and additional components at the outlined URCS-branches
• Monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance
• Close liaison with other medical stakeholders and health authorities

Required competencies & skills:

• Degree in public health, nursing or medicin
• 5 years of experience in humanitarian health programmes; RCRC experience is a strong asset
• Excellent management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
• Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process ‘working abroad under specific climate and health conditions’
• International driving licence
• Work permit in EU and Schengen member countries is a strong asset
• Oral and written fluency in English is required, Russian and or Ukrainian are an asset

What we offer you:

You will be part of a highly motivated professional and multicultural team. We offer you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC, an expatriation allowance during your mission as well as accommodation. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings and coaching prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service and Rest and Recreation are included in your assignment.