HEALTH PROJECT MANAGER
COUNTRY: Ukraine
REPORTS TO: Area Manager
LOCATION: Dnipro with occasional travels to other bases
Only CVs written in the English language will be reviewed.
General Mission
Reporting to the Area Manager, the Health Project Manager (Health PM) contributes to the implementation of HI’s health strategy in the area of operations. He or she is responsible for the implementation of his/her project which aims to address specific needs (mental health and psycho-social support, functional and physical rehabilitation) of vulnerable persons. The project is primarily responding to the needs of internally displaced persons but also aims at supporting host communities and local services by addressing identified needs, and by promoting inclusive humanitarian assistance. The key aim of this project is to foster the connection between hospitals and communities, ensuring a proper follow-up to patients whose access to healthcare is greatly reduced once they are discharged from hospitals.
The Health PM will manage a team including a Project Supervisor, MHPSS and Physical Rehabilitation Technical Officers, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Psycho-Social Support workers.
MISSIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Team management

1. 1. Line-manages the project’s team members (including a Project Supervisor, Rehabilitation and MHPSS staff):
- Sets individual objectives, evaluates individual performance, contributes towards the professional & career development of his/her team members, monitors competences.
- Organizes and leads regular team meetings. Organizes and facilitates clinical supervision and case discussion meetings.
- Manages conflicts within the team with the support of the Area manager and the HR department when appropriate, promoting a safe and healthy working environment for the team.

1.2. Manages the recruitment and selection of new team members/open positions.
1.3. Ensures strict application and respect of the mission’s internal policies by the project team;
2. Implementation and Monitoring:
2.1. Ensures project implementation and quality, in collaboration with the relevant services and in line with general standards and procedures:
- Ensures the planning of activities on a weekly and monthly basis and establishes action plans;
- Ensures that activities are implemented in line with the project proposal, relevant indicators, and allocated budget;
- Ensures a strong connection between the physical rehabilitation (Rehab) and Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) components, in line with the comprehensive approach of the project;
- Manages expenditures and ensures a follow up of budget lines for the project’s activities;
- Supported by MEAL department and Technical Specialists, ensures that activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and with accountability to beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders. If necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements to help meet objectives and strategy;
- Prepares and monitors partnership agreements with implementing partners and other potential stakeholders;
- Ensures the effective implementation and follow up of institutional policies (PSEA, mandatory cross-cutting approaches, etc.) on his/her project;
- Coordinates and collaborates with relevant internal services, especially logistics, RH, finance and technical resources;
- Adopts an evidence-based, data-driven approach and is able to justify implementation decisions;
- Works closely with other Project Managers to promote synergies whenever possible.

2.2. Ensures effective project data management:
- Being responsible of the project’s data, ensures that the appropriate data
- collection and management tools are in place within the project, in line with HI standards and in collaboration with MEAL department;
- Ensures that data related to the project is collected and regularly compiled in the project database, and that access to sensitive information is regulated and confidentiality maintained;
- Carries out regular verifications and makes any necessary corrections in the activity database;
- Guarantees the proper archiving and accessibility of information and documents.

2.3. Ensures project reporting:
- Monitors the achievement of results and indicators, as per the logical framework
- Is in charge of producing the appropriate reporting tools: monthly, interim, final reports, cluster report, PM Box, any other reporting that is necessary;
- Provides regular feedback on projects and progress, and quickly communicate any problems, difficulties or delays in implementation, in a solution-oriented manner;
- In collaboration with the Grants department and when requested, writes qualitative reports for the funding agencies when relevant and monitors donor deadlines (grants, reporting, audits) concerning the project;

2.4. Prepares and steers project evaluation and capitalization:
- Under the guidance of Area Manager, conducts a regular review of the status of the project;
- Produces project capitalization and lesson-learned material with mitigation measures and ways to improve.

3. Technical expertise: Mental health, psycho-social and physical rehabilitation support to beneficiaries and staff
- Conducts needs assessments in hospitals and at community level to identify needs and establish priorities and modalities of service provision (comprehensive MHPSS and Physical Rehabilitation approach);
- Supports the Technical Specialists to set up all the necessary technical tools and guidelines in compliance with HI technical framework by providing relevant inputs, and ensures their implementation;
- Contributes to the development of research and innovation projects in his/her sectoral scope when relevant.

4. Influence & Communication:
- Contributes to HI’s external representation by participating to relevant coordination and networking events;
- Communicates on the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders; engages with relevant stakeholders such as clusters, MoH, local authorities, other NGOs, etc…
- Follows the internal communication guidelines and contributes to the communication Country strategy.

5. Strategy & business development:
- When asked, contributes with relevant inputs to program or country operational strategy;
- Contributes to drafting new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project;
- Identifies strategic priorities for health interventions in coordination with Area Manager, Technical specialists, and PMs from other HI sectors;
- Identifies and follows strategic partnership with local organizations of different nature and if necessary support those organizations in developing their activities;
- Participates in the local sectoral meetings (remote/in-person) and organizes meetings with other Health actors to identify gaps and priorities. This could also extend to other sectors as necessary.

PROFILE SOUGHT
Qualification (s):
- First level degree (Undergraduate degree or equivalent) in international development, humanitarian assistance, human rights, Project Management, or similar.

Preferable:
- Relevant education in the sectors of intervention (psychology, physical rehabilitation)
- Project management qualifications

Experience:
- Minimum three years in project management or similar position in the humanitarian sector or in public/private services to vulnerable persons.
- Preferable — previous experience in HI or in another international NGO

Skills:
- Project cycle management
- English and Ukrainian — intermediate/upper intermediate
- Leadership
- Knowledge of the Global Health approach
- Mentorship experience
- Proficient in the use of common IT tools (Office package)
- Training capacities
- Planning skills
- Basic data analysis on Excel
- Knowledge of the humanitarian principles and framework

Preferable:
- Knowledge of the Global Health approach
- Mentorship experience

Personal qualities:
- Excellent management and communication skills and diplomacy;
- Autonomous and initiative-taking; Flexibility;
- Problem solving skills;
- Practical, dynamic and solution oriented;
- Ability to work as part of a team/network and able to support a positive working environment;
- High level of motivation and proactivity; Integrity
- Multicultural sensitivity

Preferable:
- Excellent capacity to withstand pressure and manage stress;
- Emotional maturity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Contract: Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-Term
Type of employment: Full-time
Benefits Package:
- 30 calendar days for annual leaves
- 12 days of internal wellbeing paid leaves annually (pro-rata)
- Medical Insurance for HI staff and one dependent (tax paid by HI)
- Individual counselling sessions for HI staff
- Relocation package might be granted for the managerial positions and key positions if needed
- Relevant supportive measures for person with disabilities (if needed)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please inform us with the necessary details.
Handicap International has clear institutional policies on «Child Protection», «Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption», «Disability, Gender and Age» and «Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment». It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct.
By submitting the CV application, the applicant gives his/her consent to the processing of his/her personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).

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