Social Health Operator in MEDU (Italy)

Role:   Social Health Operator

Duty station:   Poltava, with occasional trips to the regions of Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv

Conditions:     2-month continuous and coordinated collaboration agreement Full-time, Salary EURO - 2000 per month. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with and under the supervision of the MEDU Project Coordinator, the   Social Health Operator  will: 

• Validate lists of persons with disabilities and manage the identification of 100 final beneficiaries.
• Classify persons with disabilities in accordance with WHO guidelines and health cluster recommendations.
• Assist the MEDU Project Coordinator and MEDU experts from Italy in the development of the intervention strategy.
• Conduct assessments and compile a list of individual devices for persons with disabilities.
• Initiate the procurement process for medical devices and manage relationships with suppliers in collaboration with the logistics team.
• Participate in field missions in implementation locations alongside the staff of MEDU.
• Manage relationships with relevant local institutions, interface with the health cluster, and maintain contact with social services in implementation locations.
• Create and manage a database to record beneficiaries and devices provided.
• Develop pre- and post-distribution distribution questionnaires for persons with disabilities to monitor the overall improvement.
• Assist the MEDU Project Coordinator in the preparation of reports.
• Produce photographic documentation for visibility purposes.
• Fulfill other additional requests by the MEDU Project Coordinator.
• Starting work in November 2024.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree or Healthcare-related degree, preferably in at least one of the following sectors: Social Work, Physical therapy, Orthopedic Technology.
• Proven experience in working with people with disabilities 
• Foreign languages: excellent knowledge of English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Adherence to humanitarian action principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality
• Availability to travel in the regions of Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Capacity to prioritize, adapt and thrive in stressful conditions
• Proficient in coordinating and organizing his own work-flow
• Possesses strong planning and contextual analysis skills
• Demonstrates a sense of initiative and flexibility 
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural context 
• Driving license type B 

OTHER DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Previous work experience in war and emergency context
• Previous work experience with non-profit organizations in the socio-health or mental health field
• Knowledge of Poltava Oblast geographical context

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs by 31/10/2 to Filippo Brioschi: and Ihor Stukanoh: log-ukraine2 @mediciperiditiumani.org

For more information, please contact us at: +39 3466124150 via WhatsApp (Filippo Brioschi).

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