Thursday, July 6, 2023

Rehabilitation Project Coordinator

Job Title: Rehabilitation Project Coordinator 

Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)

Grade: P3

Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months

Closing Date: Jul 25, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Primary Location: Ukraine-Kyiv

Organization Unit: EU_UKR WHO Country Office, Ukraine

Schedule: Full-time  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. 

Objectives of the Programme

The Division of Country Health Policies and Systems (CPS) assists countries in the Region with the design and implementation of appropriate health policies and systems to strengthen universal health coverage. It works to strengthen data-driven, evidence-informed, contextually tailored health policy development and implementation at national, regional, and local levels, taking an inclusive approach across the life course. The Division advocates strengthening of public health leadership, focusing on implementing policies that are people centered, promote health, prevent illness, and address the social and economic determinants of health, while fostering leadership on equity, human rights and gender mainstreaming in health. It focuses on building capacity for health systems innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of high-quality primary health and community services that are effectively linked to hospitals, and mental health, public health, and social care services. 

To do so, CPS supports country efforts to facilitate access so as to leave nobody behind, to improve financial protection, to strengthen the health workforce, to increase access to affordable medicines and technologies, and to promote the uptake and implementation of digital technology.

The Workforce for Service Delivery in Health & long-term care (HWD) unit provides strategic direction, technical assistance and tailored support to countries to improve access and quality for health and long-term care services delivered by a competent and sustainable workforce. It engages with professional bodies and patients to support the design and transformation of services which are geared to improve: patient experience of care across the health and social sector; health of the population, health care efficiency and the experience and engagement of the health and care workforce. In order to deliver these objectives aligned with the European Programme of Work and GPW 13 the unit  focuses on supporting countries through the development of policies, strategies, tools and capacities in the areas of health workforce, (including nursing and midwifery and the public health workforce) to improve working conditions, retain and motivate the existing workforce; and align the education, training and production of the future workforce with population health needs, promote integration in service delivery to better bridge the divide between health systems and social care across the whole continuum of care, as well as supporting Member States efforts to put people at the centre of services.

The WHO Country Office supports the Member State to shape its health policy in line with WHO principles and values for an integrated approach to health development. By means of a single, unified and functionally integrated country representation, WHO facilitates the implementation of the BCA with the Member State and its corresponding country work plan. 

Summary of Assigned Duties 

In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the country level, the coordinator will provide technical leadership and coordination to strengthen and coordinate rehabilitation and assistive technology (AT) activities in accordance with the overall emergency response plan in Ukraine and aligned with the rehabilitation specific strategic objectives: 

1. Acute/sub-acute rehab: Technical support and guidance to prevent clinical complications following traumatic injury and promote improved clinical outcomes through rehabilitation and AT interventions (acute and sub-acute rehabilitation phases), including scaling up specialized rehabilitation services for spinal cord injuries (SCI);

2. Non-specialized rehab: promote optimal function, health and independence for all Ukrainians who have sustained injury, have an impairment, long-term health condition or disability; 

3. Rehab system strengthening: Strengthen the Ukrainian health system through rehabilitation, AT and disability-related capacity building to enhance system resilience to shocks and stressors.

This will include supporting policy development with various Ukrainian ministries, capacity building work regarding rehabilitation in acute and sub-acute settings, procurement of rehabilitation equipment and hospital consumables and their distribution and supporting implementation of multiple rehabilitation projects, including monitoring and donor reporting.  Based on priorities set by the WHO Country Office (WCO), Health Operation Manager and the Incident Manager, the incumbent will act as Rehabilitation Project Coordinator, to provide coordination and project management support of multiple activities. 

Key duties: 

  • Provide coordination for the WHO rehab team and visiting consultants, to ensure all rehabilitation activities are aligned with WHO’s strategic vision and that all emergency interventions promote longer-term heath system strengthening in Ukraine.
  • Ensure current rehabilitation projects which include building a SCI rehabilitation network in Ukraine, developing non-specialised inpatient rehabilitation services and promoting access to AT at the community level through PHC and social service centres are implemented, monitored and evaluated effectively.
  • Ensure linkages between all of WHO’s rehabilitation projects with the WHO emergency response plan and with health partners of the Rehabilitation Working Group Ukraine. 
  • In collaboration with WHO logistics and procurement teams to provide essential equipment and AT to raise capacity of inpatient rehabilitation settings and promote AT access in the community in multiple Oblasts of Ukraine.
  • Support recruitment and deployment of WHO consultancy staff, including a multi-disciplinary international rehabilitation team (MDT).
  • Support in development of project proposals and project implementation, monitoring and evaluation plans along with monthly and quarterly project implementation reports for the donor-funded projects on access to assistive products and rehabilitation services in Ukraine.
  • Support WHO country office and other key partners and agencies to map and maintain up to date information on centres and organizations providing rehabilitation services and assistive products. This includes working with WCO and rehabilitation partners to improve the current rehab specific GIS information database.
  • Identify and communicate priorities, plans, needs and concerns related to the health response, recommending coordination mechanisms and improvements to the country’s emergency response. This will include rapid need assessments and response planning.
  • Coordinate with partners to streamline safe referral pathways to ensure availability of essential health services for people with disabilities and rehabilitation services (incl. assistive products).
  • Provide direct technical and methodological support to develop/strengthen rehabilitation services.
  • Identify urgent technical gaps and training needs for technical standards and protocols on rehabilitation in the emergency response and identify opportunities for capacity-building in collaboration with partners. In collaboration with National Consultant, Rehabilitation trainings coordinator plan, organize and conduct training programmes for partners.
  • Support the national rehabilitation technical officer to influence rehabilitation and AT policy development in Ukraine.
  • Support WHO in identifying priority needs and drafting proposals for further resource mobilization for Ukraine.
  • Perform other related responsibilities and duties within the scope of the work as required by the supervisors.

Required qualifications

Competencies

  • Producing Results
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Ensuring effective use of resources
  • Moving forward in a changing environment

Functional Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrated specialist knowledge of rehabilitation and / or disability.
  • Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment. Including the ability to work with flexibility in the team, use flexible and abstract thinking and to exercise rapid problem solving.
  • Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.
  • Demonstrated experience of working with low-middle income countries and / or in an emergency setting in the area of rehabilitation. Demonstrated experience in institutional fund raising and grant management on rehabilitation related projects.

Educational Qualifications

Essential: University degree (Bachelor’s level) in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, public health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or other related field.

Desirable: Advanced university degree (Masters) in any of the above-mentioned fields.

Experience

Essential: At least five years of experience in the area of rehabilitation, health and social care services, or services disability and rehabilitation with at least 2 years of international experience. Proven experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating programmes in disability and/or rehabilitation in a national and international setting. Proven track record of working in disability and rehabilitation in low-resource settings and/or in conflict settings. Experience of development or humanitarian sector project management.

Desirable: Relevant work experience with(in) UN, NGOs or organizations/institutions active in the field of rehabilitation and disability. 

Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge (mother tongue/advanced) of English.

Desirable: At least Intermediate knowledge of Russian.

Additional Information

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide geographical basis as possible.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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  • The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.
  • Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int.
  • An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  • Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  • WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

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