Регіональний/а координатор/ка

Terms of reference: REGIONAL coordinator, act4health project phase 2

Job Title: Regional Coordinator
Reports To: Project Manager
Location/region: Khmelnytskyi, Cherkasy
Start date: March 2025

Background

As part of the Swiss Cooperation Program for 2023 – 2025 in Ukraine, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is supporting the four-year project “Reducing Risk Factors for NCDs,” implemented by GFA Consulting Group https://www.gfa-group.de University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) https://www.hug.ch/en Woman Health and Family Planning (WHFP) http://www.womanhealth.org.ua/en and OneHealth https://www.onehealth.com.ua This project aims to provide the Ukrainian population with more equitable and sustainable access to quality and affordable primary healthcare services, with a particular focus on disease prevention and health promotion to encourage healthier lifestyles. Capacity development efforts will be conducted at both national and regional levels, targeting seven regions: Lviv, Dnipropetrovs’k, Poltava, Rivne, Kherson, Cherkasy and Khmelnytskyi.

The overarching goal of the project is to reduce the risk factors, morbidity, and mortality associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Ukrainians. To achieve this, the project will implement various policy and community-level interventions designed to reduce alcohol and tobacco consumption, promote physical activity and balanced nutrition, and raise public awareness about the risks of being overweight. These efforts will target both the general population and specific groups that are particularly vulnerable to NCDs.

The key Project outcomes are:

• Outcome 1: A supportive policy environment at both national and regional levels to effectively address NCDs is created.
• Outcome 2: Comprehensive and innovative approaches for NCD prevention in communities and schools are developed.
• Outcome 3: The delivery of care for people with NCDs at the PHC level is strengthened.
• Outcome 4: Quality of life for vulnerable people with NCDs is improved through enhanced home-based care.

These outcomes collectively aim to build a more resilient healthcare system, promote innovative prevention strategies, and deliver integrated care to vulnerable groups, ultimately improving health outcomes and system responsiveness.

Job Summary:

The Regional Coordinator will ensure the effective implementation of project activities within their assigned region(s), including stakeholder engagement, data collection, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. The role involves frequent collaboration with local authorities, healthcare providers, and community organizations to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Implementation

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of project activities within the assigned region(s).
• Ensure that interventions align with project objectives, quality standards, and local contexts.
• Engage with local and international partners to mobilize resources and expertise.
• Facilitate the collection of data on NCD prevalence, healthcare service gaps, and training needs to inform project adjustments within the region.
• Track progress of project activities against established indicators and provide timely updates to the Outcome Coordinators and Project Manager.
• Analyze local health trends, risks, and constraints to inform project adaptations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to local implementing partners.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and other capacity-building initiatives as needed.
• Submit regular progress reports, including updates on activities, stakeholder engagement, and identified risks.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and share regional insights with the team.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure adherence to quality standards and address challenges.
• Document success stories and lessons learned for broader dissemination.

• Support the rollout and scaling up of key project activities, ensuring alignment with national health strategies.

• Stakeholder Outreach and Partnership Development

• Ensure smooth collaboration between the Department of Health, Regional centre for disease control and prevention, military administrations and other authorities in the region, primary healthcare centres, representatives of local business and other organizations related to the activities of the Project.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and synergies with other regional and national projects focused on NCD management and health system strengthening.

Data Collection and Analysis

Capacity Building and Guidance

Reporting

Qualifications:

• Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in project coordination, public health, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Fluency in Ukrainian; knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Experience

• Skills and Competencies

• Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel to training sites, which may include rural or underserved areas.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to improving public health and reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience by 31^st January 2025. Please send applications to [email protected] with the subject line “Regional Coordinator – NCD Project.”