Local Medical Doctor (Expert)

The Local Medical Doctor (Expert) will report to the International Medical Adviser (MA). As part of the Medical Office, the Local Medical Doctor (Expert) contribute to the efficient and effective completion of assigned tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Local Medical Doctor (Expert) will be required, in accordance with the EUAM Ukraine Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUAM Ukraine, serving in Ukraine, to perform the following tasks:

• Support and assist the MA in the execution of his/her tasks, maintaining a close working relationship, coordination and cooperation;
• Assist and advise the SMSO (Senior Mission Security Officer) and senior management on all medical/health matters;
• Assist the MA in co-ordinating and drafting plans (such as Standard Operating Procedure, Contingency Plans, etc.) and policies on all medical and/or health matters;
• In close co-operation with the MA, monitor the epidemiological and overall medical situation in the area of operations (AoO) in Ukraine);
• Assess medical treatment facilities (MTF) and regularly issue an updated list of available/recommended MTFs (Medical Treatment Facilities) in the AoO;
• Provide guidance to mission members on all medical matters such as those related to medical facilities, health, diseases, medical emergencies and psychological first aid, etc.;
• Promote and implement preventive medical and occupational health measures including health and vaccination recommendations;
• Co-ordinate, perform and organize medical briefings and medical trainings (for example, First Aid Training) under the supervision of the MA;
• Assess and process sick leave certificates, medical fitness to work certificates and documents, vaccination certificates and other relevant medical documents in accordance to relevant Standard Operating Procedures; Use the cloud-based medical database software BCS Dossier Manager in accordance with the medical information privacy statement;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with medical providers from national health facilities and conclude/draft medical service contract(s);
• Liaise with international civilian and non-governmental humanitarian and support agencies in the (AoO) when needed;
• Co-ordinate and monitor all elements related to Medical Evacuation/MEDEVAC in process (air and /or ground, inside/outside the area of operation, AoO) as per applicable contingency plan and in close cooperation with all involved, namely health care providers and the Mission's insurance company;
• Act as the medical focal point for medical incidents in the Mission as the Duty Medical Officer (DMO) (coordinating medical care, reporting and Medevac if needed) 24/7 - DMO duties are shared alternately between all medical staff;
• Be available for psychological support to Mission Members; 
• Assist the MA in preparing budget of the medical unit, aid in conducting market research on medical services/goods, participate in the evaluation of medical related tenders and assist as a contract manager in medical related contracts;
• Manage Medical Office assets – medical equipment and consumables, training equipment, etc.;
• Support with the interpretation/translation of the medical information written in English and Ukrainian languages and vice-versa upon request;
• Managing and organizing incoming and outgoing emails of the Medical Office email account. Implementing and maintaining efficient email processes and workflows. Ensuring timely and accurate responses to emails and inquiries;
• Deal with information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Undertake work-related travels and any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager.

Qualifications and experience 

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and have no criminal records; 
• Citizenship of Ukraine and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Ukrainian laws;
• Must be a Doctor of Medicine (MD), successful completion of a full course of university studies attested with a primary/secondary specialization degree (internship/residency) and licensed to practice medicine in Ukraine; 
• After having obtained the medical diploma, at least seven (7) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience in the private and/or public health sector;

Essential criteria 

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Professional fluency in English and Ukrainian languages, both oral and written;
• Excellent communication skills of English and Ukrainian;
• Very good knowledge and experience of Office Suite Software Package;
• Experience in positions requiring organisational skills, with a service approach;
• Experience in compiling reports policies, procedures and recommendations in English;
• Extensive knowledge of emergency medicine;
• Extensive knowledge of the medical infrastructure and support capabilities in Ukraine;
• Presentation skills and public speaking to a wider audience;
• Experience in assessing medical facilities, including under difficult conditions.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s/ PhD diploma is an advantage;
• Qualification in psychiatry and/or psychology;
• Professional experience in an EU and/or an international environment;  
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity;
• Flight medicine and/or MEDEVAC experience;
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Successful completion of Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MIMMS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS). Instructor in Basic Life Support;
• Experience in public health or epidemiology;
• Experience in administration, procurement, and management of financial resources. 

Personality assets:

• Have strong sense of discipline, initiative, responsibility and autonomy; 
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with information especially medical information of staff;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other mission members;
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with Mission Members and other interlocuters;
• Ability to prioritise tasks and to deliver high quality of work promptly and, if necessary, even under pressure;
• Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule if required.