Пакт шукає Health Policy Specialist

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

 Position Purpose

Pact seeks an experienced Health Policy Specialist for the USAID/Ukraine five-year Public Health System Recovery and Resilience Activity. This activity will strengthen public health system and its capacities, standards, outreach services, and access to essential health care services during crises such as Covid-19, mental health and other health-related challenges, as part of supporting Ukraine’s pathway to self-reliance. The Health Policy Specialist will contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of health policies that will ensure sustainable, resilient and efficient public health system in Ukraine at the national and subnational levels. This is a five-year activity.

 Key Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Health Policy Lead, support policy development efforts by the Government of Ukraine (GOU), USAID, developmental partners, civil society and communities to strengthen the public health system in Ukraine in areas related to the project’s priorities.
• Contribute to reviews of national and subnational policies, legal and regulatory frameworks for efficient development and execution of public health functions by leading Public Health institutions in Ukraine (Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Regional Centers for Disease Control and others), including but not limited to the areas of vaccination, surveillance, COVID-19, mental health and emergencies.
• Ensure that policy development is informed by the latest research evidence and best practices in the area of public health.
• Reinforce policies that strengthen engagement of communities and civil society in public health planning and implementation, by promoting their voice and representation and reducing stigma and discrimination.
• Contribute to the development, dissemination and monitoring of strategic policy plans and roadmaps that ensure access to essential public health services by the target populations in Ukraine
• Provide technical assistance for expanding social contracting schemes between public and private health institutions as well as community-based organizations that advance community partnerships in public health and equitable access to health services.

 Basic Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in law, preferably public law
• Additional degree or certificates in public health, social or behavioral sciences, political science, public administration, business administration, or a relevant field is an asset
• At least three years of experience developing, implementing, and/or monitoring health policies.
• Experience in health policy development in Ukraine.
• Knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Ukraine, including processes for development, revision and approval of health policies.
• Good understanding of public health, health systems, and health policy and practice in Ukraine.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building.
• The candidate must be demonstrably proficient in (oral, writing and reading) Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
• Ability to travel within Ukraine, if needed and when health and safety situation allows.
• Ukrainian nationality

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the Ukraine Ministry of Health, Center for Public Health, National Health Services of Ukraine of other public health entities on health policy issues.

To apply please send cover letter and CV to [email protected] no later than August 16, 2022.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.