Operations Specialist Medical Training

Background information:

• On 24 February 2022, the military of the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, with strikes across the territory of Ukraine. Since then, Russia’s invasion imposes a severe humanitarian & socio economic toll, global energy & food crisis, large scale destruction of the country's infrastructure & disruptions in the provision of critical services & degradation of social fabrics & communities’ ties, triggering one of the world’s most significant forced displacements. 

• Severe attacks on energy & critical infrastructure facilities leave millions of people without electricity, water or heating supply, struggling to access water, food, health services, materials to repair homes, among others. The continued attacks cause substantial damage to the country’s economy, agricultural production & also affect the poorest countries worldwide.

• Our client support to its partners spans the humanitarian development nexus from emergency response to building back better, across the housing, health, education, transport, energy & mine action sectors, through infrastructure, procurement & technical assistance / project management interventions, with the ultimate aim of supporting the country on its EU accession & in its achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's).

Background information - Job specific:

• Funded by the Government of the Netherlands, our client is seeking a Medical Doctor or Paramedic Trainer to develop & deliver a medical “Train the Trainer” curriculum in line with Ukrainian standards. This role is crucial for enhancing the medical response capabilities of Ukrainian state institutions involved in humanitarian demining & Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). The Trainer will focus on modern techniques to save lives & limbs, ensuring that Ukrainian Trainers are equipped with the necessary skills & knowledge. Additionally, the Trainer will assist with the specification of medical equipment & coordinate with other organisations involved in providing medical training to integrate best practices & recent lessons learned.

Curriculum development & training:

• Develop a comprehensive “Train the Trainer” medical curriculum tailored to the needs of Ukrainian state institutions involved in humanitarian demining & EOD.

• Ensure the curriculum aligns with Ukrainian standards & incorporates modern techniques for lifesaving & limb saving procedures.

• Deliver training sessions to trainers from Ukrainian state institutions, ensuring they are capable of cascading the training to their teams effectively.

Equipment specification & coordination:

• Assist in the specification of medical equipment required for humanitarian demining & EOD operations.

• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely acquisition & delivery of necessary medical equipment.

• Monitor, track the usage & condition of medical equipment to ensure optimal utilisation & maintenance.

Liaison & coordination:

• Establish & maintain effective communication channels with Ukrainian authorities, including relevant ministries, agencies & departments involved in mine action & medical response activities.

• Liaise with other organisations providing medical training to integrate best practices & ensure a cohesive approach.

• Coordinate & facilitate information exchange between our client, Ukrainian authorities & other stakeholders, ensuring timely & accurate dissemination of relevant information.

Monitoring & reporting:

• Monitor & report on the progress of the training program, identifying challenges & proposing solutions to enhance its effectiveness.

• Contribute to the development of reports, briefings & other communication materials related to our clients program.

• Ensure accurate documentation of all training activities, including curriculum development, training sessions & coordination efforts.

This role reports to the Head of Operations.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in medicine, nursing, public health or related field with 5 years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the same field with 7 years of relevant experience or a technical or professional diploma in related subjects with 9 years of relevant experience is required.

• Relevant experience is experience in medical response & training, including trauma care, emergency medical procedures & lifesaving techniques, particularly in a military, security, humanitarian, conflict, post conflict.

• A Ukrainian driving license (category “B”) is required.

• Experience in developing & delivering training programs & curricula is essential.

• Experience working with state institutions & understanding of Ukrainian medical standards & protocols is desirable.

• Fluent in Ukrainian (read, write & speak) is required.

• Working knowledge of English is desirable & Ukrainian is required.

• Develops & implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term & externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates, perceives the impact & implications of future decisions & activities on other parts of the organization.

• Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.

• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates & supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs & inspires others to succeed, utilising appropriate leadership styles.

• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others.

• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our clients beneficiaries.

• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.

• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

This role has no team management responsibility.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.