UK-Med
Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery Remuneration: £3,500 per month, plus per diems Duration: 3 months initially Location: Ukraine
Are you an experienced Mental Health and Psychological Support Services (MHPSS) Manager?
UK-Med is a humanitarian INGO that has been responding to disasters and health emergencies for more than 20 years. We train medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. When Ebola struck West Africa in 2014 we recruited and trained UK doctors and nurses who helped local medical teams and other NGOs to bring the outbreak under control. We are core partners, providing the clinical component of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.
Our responses are staffed from our Register of surge responders. Register members undergo extensive training and vetting in advance, so they can be quickly deployed to where they are most needed. Register members who join a response team are offered a fixed-term contract for the response and paid in line with our globally benchmarked pay scales.
We are looking for an experienced Mental Health and Psychological Support Services Manager to deliver and monitor mental health and psychosocial UK-Med related activities in the project area/ country, according to Metal Health Strategy and UK-MED protocols / standards for our growing response in the Ukraine. You will have a strong background in supporting the delivery of health programmes in complex emergencies by working closely with colleagues and in country partners.
The overall purpose of the role is to support the definition of MHPSS strategy adapted to local context and needs / coordination of MHPSS activities, in order to provide the most appropriate support for patients (including management of staff, ensuring the quality of care delivered and reporting).
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – MHPSS Manager – Ukraine – May 2022 before applying for this role.
To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV and covering letter through our Online Jobs Portal as soon as possible.
Please apply below as soon as possible and no later than Monday 20 June. Potential interview date will be on Tuesday 28 June. This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications. This is an ongoing recruitment campaign to support our current mission in Ukraine.
Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country (**https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements**).
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.