Health Promoter

MISSION:

The humanitarian aid organization Arzte der Welt e. V. is the German division of the international network Medecins du Monde/Doctors of the World (MdM). 

The MdM Network consists of 17 civil society organizations united by a shared vision: a world where health is recognized as a fundamental right.

Our Network operates more than 400 programs, both domestic and international, across over 70 countries. Around the world, we enable people whose health is in danger to access quality medical services.

MdM provides emergency medical aid in disaster and crisis situations, works collaboratively to ensure universal access to healthcare and, if possible, assists with reconstruction measures. The MdM Network works collaboratively to ensure universal access to healthcare. The network is also active in risk reduction and preparedness as well as long-term development co-operations in neglected regions around the world that receive little public attention. MdM ensures that its health services are provided equally to the most vulnerable citizens, refugees, internally displaced people and host communities, regardless of their ethnic, social, religious or political background. We provide care, bear witness, and advocate for social change, as well as fighting injustice. 

MdM has been operating in Ukraine since 2015, targeting the most vulnerable communities and people by improving access and quality of health care services for the population. Since February 2022 MdM has restructured its setting in Ukraine and adjusted the programme accordingly. Currently MdM GE maintains a coordination office in Dnipro and field offices in Vinnytsia and Kramatorsk. The emergency response in Ukraine is currently implemented around two main components: direct delivery of services through multidisciplinary mobile units (including PHC, SRH, MHPSS and support to GBV survivors) to IDPs and strengthening the local health system through distribution of medicines and medical supplies to several hospitals and primary health care facilities.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The Health Promoter is based in Dnipro. 

ORGANIZATION CHART

Line Manager: Health Officer 

JOB SUMMARY

Health promoters are the essential liaison point between MDM Germany and our services, and the community in which we provide services.

As a Health Promoter (HP), you will work in projects to develop strategies to address a wide range of health issues, from sexual violence care through to preventing infectious diseases. You will provide a direct link to the community outside the walls of the hospital, and will play a vital role in ensuring that MDM Germany projects are accessible and relevant to the communities they serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION: 

• Coordinate activities on different topics in support of the medical activities; this might include promoting medical services

• Provide information to update the HP strategy and related activities through an annual project and budget plan (objectives, target population, campaigns, messages, activities, etc.)

• Assess and identify gaps in the community's understanding of illness, including beliefs and practices that interfere with healthy lifestyles.

• Support the identification of vulnerable patients and other people in need of targeted assistance within the project (e.g., IDPs without declarations, people with disabilities, patients with chronic diseases or complications who are homebound).

• Provides reports to the Health Officer on security, medical and logistics changes at the locations.

• Analyse and understand local behaviour and/or practices to adapt health activities to the target group (support social mapping, use of specific tools to measure and follow up activities).

• Promote MDM Germany services according to MDM Germany principles, protocols and standards with the aim of increasing the knowledge of the target population in relation to their health

• Assess and adapt materials according to the needs of the project.

• Liaise with relevant actors at the locations, medical workers, volunteers, other relevant actors to enhance campaigns and monitor the changes.

• Be familiar with protocols for sexual and gender-based violence and ensure their application (e.g. referring victims to the medical team for treatment)

• Contribute to monthly reports according to guidelines (statistical reports, etc.)

• Organize and сonduct educational and awareness raising sessions among population dedicated to specific health topics (HIV, TB, Diabetes and etc)

Note: This list of activities is not exhaustive and may change depending on the situation

HIERARCHICAL & FUNCTIONAL LINKSHierarchical link: 

 Hierarchical Supervisor: Health Officer 

Functional Supervisor: Health Officer 

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic background:

College Diploma/Degree in Nursing, Community Development, Social Work or related disciplines. 

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to work as a Health Promoter (HP). 
• Demonstrated capacity for working as a functioning member of a team.
• Demonstrated capacity to motivate others into taking action and/or change of practise. 
• Language requirements: Advanced Ukrainian and Russian is required.

 EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate must have:

• At least 1 years of work experience in community projects or clinical experience with outreach experience.  
• Previous experience for working for NGO is an added advantage.
• Understanding of English language (is added advantage).

 COMPETENCE PROFILE:

• Ability to work quickly, under pressure, and with short deadlines
• Necessity to manage priorities and to adapt them daily according to the context
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment-
• Ability to listen and share decisions
• Sense of humor
• Good writing and communication skills
• Team player
• Alignment with principles and ethics of Arzte der Welt

AVAILABILITY

Incorporation date: ASAP

Fixed term contract with possibility of extension depending on funding

Only applications submitted in English will be considered.

If a response to the application is not received within 15 days, such application shall be deemed rejected.

Our organisation welcomes people with disability to apply and be part of our team. The candidates with disability will be given an advantage during the selection process compared to the candidates with the same level of qualification.

Please note:

Doctors of the World promotes equal opportunities for all people. We adhere to a policy of positive regard for people who, due to a functional difference or social and/or cultural backgrounds, belong to groups that are underrepresented in the positions offered.

Therefore, no candidate who meets the professional requirements will be excluded from the selection process based on functional differences, social or cultural origin, race or ethnicity, sex, gender, or any other social or cultural characteristic.