Medical coordinator (F/M)

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
• Harm Reduction
• Environment and Health
• Humanitarian Space
• Healthcare systems and rights

MdM in Ukraine

MdM International Network has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, improving access to health care, especially providing comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC), Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Mental Health and Psychosocial support (MHPSS) services.

Since February 2022, MdM Spain is leading the country response for the network , while MdM-France has established a country office and base in Mykolaiv. The programme focuses on supporting locally based organisations and delivering essential health services to population facing significant barriers to health care in Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblasts with potential intervention in Odessa and Sumy oblasts.

Expats share modern, well-equipped apartments. However, there are strict security rules (curfew imposed by the authorities) and a volatile environment (regular activation of air alerts).

About the role

Under the supervision of the general coordinator and in collaboration with the health advisor based at HQ, you are in charge of designing, planning, implementing, adapting and monitoring health activities. You directly manage the health cluster coordinator. You liaise with other medical INGOs including MdM chapters such as Spain, Germany, NL and Greece who are present in Ukraine.

What you’ll do 

• Participate in the definition of the country strategy led by the general coordinator and drive the medical and technical aspects in the development of this strategy 
• Design, plan, implement, adapt and monitor the programme’s health activities 
• Ensure the quality and relevance of health activities, supervise the collection and analysis of medical data 
• Recruit, manage, train, and motivate the medical team 
• Ensure the management of pharmaceutical products 
• Carry out health needs assessments and evaluations of medical partners 
• Cooperate with the administration team regarding budgeting and supervise the medical purchase process 
• Represent MdM with authorities, partners and other NGOs on health issues 
• Participate in the national health cluster and support the South Health Cluster Sub National Coordination in close coordination with  the World Health Organisation 
• Participate in the writing of proposals and reports  

Requirements

• Medical Doctor or Nurse or Midwife or Pharmacist

• Master’s degree in Public Health is desirable
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar positions or in humanitarian sector
• Experience in the field of public health, primary health care delivery, MHPSS, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff
• Ability to work collaboratively with others

• Ability to build partnerships with health authorities and stakeholders
• Fluent in English is mandatory (oral and written), knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian is an asset    
• You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde

Recruitment process 

If shortlisted, you will first meet with our HR team. Technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical case studies, will follow.

Please note: as part of our anti–money laundering and counter-terrorism policy, international background checks may be conducted. Data is processed confidentially and securely. More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/ 
All successful candidates must provide a criminal record extract (B3). 

Ready to apply? 

We only need your CV and a cover letter. 
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply now – we’d love to hear from you! 

Benefits

Contract & status: 

• Gross monthly salary: € 3,392

• Fixed-term contract (12 months), starting as soon as possible 
• Single posting

Work environment: 

• Position based in Mykolaiv, Ukraine

• Regular field visits 

Benefits: 

• 13th-month salary (for employees with more than 6 months’ seniority) 

• Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary 

• Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations 

• Accommodation: Guesthouse

• Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee) 

• Repatriation insurance 

• MdM promotes training and internal mobility 

Essentials: 

• 5 weeks paid leave + 22.5 RTT days per year 
• More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

MdM is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and to fighting all forms of discrimination. 
If you are officially recognized as a person with a disability and/or require workplace accommodations, please let us know.