Фахівець/чиня з психічного здоров’я в Україні

Position Description

EnCompass LLC is implementing the seven-year Ukraine Monitoring and Learning Support Contract (UMLSC), providing a range of analytical and advisory services in support of USAID’s design, performance monitoring, evaluation, and operational learning and adapting efforts.

For an upcoming study, EnCompass seeks a Ukrainian Mental Health Specialist to serve on a National Mental Health Investment Case Study. This individual should have a strong professional background in Ukraine’s mental health sector and possess a current knowledge of Ukraine’s public and private mental health services. This person should also have a proven record of working on health sector research activities, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and experience collecting data in Ukraine.

The study will be conducted in a hybrid mode (a combination of online and offline work). The Mental Health Specialist position is for a Ukrainian national and travel in-country for data collection is anticipated.

The total Level of Effort (LOE) for this role is up to 45 days from mid-December 2024 to May 30, 2025.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

• Provide technical expertise on Ukraine’s mental health sector at client scoping meetings.

• Contribute to the development of the study design and workplan based on scoping discussions with USAID and implementing partner staff, the study statement of work, and core project documents.

• Contribute to the desk review of current state of Ukraine’s mental health sector, relevant Ukrainian legislation, and other relevant documents.

• Contribute to the development of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools (desk review guide, interview guides, focus group discussion guides, survey guides, etc.).

• Participate in data collection.

• Contribute to the initial findings presentation for USAID.

• Provide targeted inputs to the draft report, respond to USAID comments, and contribute to the final report.

• Participate in the presentation of the final report for USAID Ukraine and other stakeholders.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, or a related field

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Ukraine’s mental health sector.

• Proven track record of conducting research in the mental health sector.

• Excellent knowledge of the current state of Ukraine’s mental health society sector.

• Proven experience collecting and analyzing data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with USAID programming, policies, and practices, especially in the health sector preferred.

• Fluent in Ukrainian; strong English language written and oral skill preferred.

How to Apply

• Please submit CV and complete the application Apply for a job at EnCompass LLC

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EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

If you require accommodations in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete your application, please call 301-287-8700, provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case-basis, and we will call you back within approximately 3 business days.