ALIMA in Ukraine
ALIMA started working in Ukraine in April 2022, following an exploratory mission which took place between March and May 2022 in Moldova and in the Mykolaivska Oblast. ALIMA has had a Coordination Office in Odessa and has been intervening in the Mykolaivska Oblast since June 2022. In December 2022, ALIMA extended its activities to the Khersonska Oblast, following the liberation and renewed access of the northern strip of the Oblast. ALIMA’s operational strategy revolves around a comprehensive needs analysis and robust collaboration and communication with local health authorities and district officials.
This approach ensures effective planning and implementation of ALIMA’s interventions, aligning them with the identified needs of the affected populations ALIMA’s activities focus on:
(a) the clinical management of cases through the deployment of a specialised mobile clinic in rural and isolated villages;
- The provision of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) through a network of psychologists working on the mobile clinic and through a hotline;
- The support to hospitals and primary health centres through donations of medicines, medical supplies and medical equipment to ensure the continuity of care;
- The provision of specific support to the Berezanka hospital, through the deployment of an anesthesiologist who enables the continuation of surgical activities and carries out capacity building activities;
- Rehabilitation works of damaged and destroyed health facilities and;
- Capacity building activities on specific topics such as Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Mass Casualty Planning (MCP).
Since December 2022, ALIMA is also working on strengthening its activities through the setting up of community health workers networks in its areas of intervention Since the beginning of its intervention in the country, ALIMA has carried out more than 6,500 primary consultations, more than 7,500 specialised consultations and more than 1,500 MHPSS consultations; targeted more than 20 primary health centres and hospitals through donations of medicines, medical items and medical equipment; and has launched the rehabilitation of more than 10 health facilities in the Mykolaivska and Khersonska Oblasts. The mobile team has been instrumental in providing healthcare services in 38 villages, and more than 3,500 people have been reached by outreach activities ALIMA has been officially registered in Ukraine since September 1, 2022 and is fully operational in the country, already implementing activities in both aforementioned regions.
FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINKS
- You report to the Project Coordinator (hierarchical Manager) and the Medical Coordinator (technical Manager)
- You collaborate with all the projects team and the Coordination Team
MISSION AND MAIN ACTIVITIES
You are responsible for implementing medical activities in your area of intervention. You ensure that the project’s resources are used appropriately, and take part in defining your base’s strategy.
You support the medical and paramedical teams in developing their skills.
- Definition of the project’s medical objectives and intervention strategies
- Organization, analysis and management of the project’s medical activities
- Supervision and training of the project’s medical human resources
- Implementation of project staff health policies
- Participation in the prevention of abuse of power and sexual and gender-based violence (PSEA)
PROTECTION OF BENEFICIARIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Level 3: As part of his/her duties, the incumbent will visit programs and come into contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, a criminal record check or a certificate of good character will be required. In situations where a criminal record check or character reference is not possible, a declaration of honour will be requested.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
You have a medical diploma (a paramedical diploma would be essential), Master’s degree in public health
You have experience in tropical medicine, or post-registration experience in Public Health, obs and gynae, general medicine or minor surgery.
You have experience in medical Practice, previous experience in humanitarian context and experience of team management and supervision.
You have analytical and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural context.
LANGUAGE:
A strong command of both spoken and written English is essential for this position; proficiency in Ukrainian would be considered an asset.
CONDITIONS
- Contract term: Contract under French law; contract length: 3 months (renewable, based on funding availability and performance)
- Position to be filled: ASAP
- Salary: depending on experience + per diem
ALIMA pays for:
- Travel costs between the expatriate’s country of origin and the mission location
- Accommodation costs
- Medical cover from the first day of the contract to a month after the date of departure from the mission country for the employee and his/her family
- Evacuation of the employee
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter online.
Applications are processed in the order of arrival.
ALIMA reserves the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if an application is accepted. Only complete applications (CV + Letter of Motivation in PDF format) will be considered.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
