Фахівець з медичних питань в OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (Київ)

Спеціальна моніторингова місія ОБСЄ в Україні шукає висококваліфікованих, мотивованих і досвідчених фахівців.

ISSUED BY: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine

VACANCY NUMBER: VNSMUC00620

VACANCY TYPE: Experts/Consultants

FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Medical Services

NUMBER OF POSTS: 1

DUTY STATION: Kyiv

DEADLINE: 3 October 2017

DATE OF ISSUE: 12 September 2017

Background

The monitors of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), in particular in the Eastern Ukraine are exposed to critical incidents: life threats, health and well-being. Especially when working in a hazardous environment, teams need to have proper medical coverage in order to facilitate a timely, effective, efficient and coordinated response to any serious medical incidents which involves mission members.

The provision of medical support services shall be specifically developed to address the needs and unique complexities of the entire SMM operating environment in the Eastern Ukraine, where security situation remains volatile, challenging and highly tense. Still the same principles and procedures can be applied to the teams deployed in the rest of Ukraine.  The OSCE seeks qualified expert to fulfil the tasks indicated below.

All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application.

Note: This is re-advertisement of the vacancy #VNSMUC00595. Candidates who applied for the VNSMUC00595 don’t have to re-apply, your application forms will be taken into consideration.

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see here.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. To prepare the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a tender for Provision of Medical Support Services for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), with the purpose to enhance and improve the SMM existing medical capabilities and duty of care procedure of all SMM personnel. The scope of work under this task would include visiting OSCE SMM Head Office in Kyiv, Ukraine and conducting meetings with SMM Medical Unit and SMM Operations Unit. In addition, the expert would be expected to visit at least two (2) SMM Monitoring Teams in Eastern Ukraine (government or non-government controlled territory), in order to obtain necessary information on SMM needs and expectations. The OSCE focal point for this project is SMM Medical Officer.
2. To conduct the Technical Evaluation of offers submitted by the Bidders in compliance with the evaluation criteria established before tender issuance, and to recommend health providers that meet SMM¡¦s requirements. 
3. To provide advice during evaluation of financial offers submitted by the Bidders.
4. To provide advice during drafting/negotiation of contract with the selected contractor.

Deliverables:

• Start on ToR preparation for the  Provision of Medical Support Services to the OSCE SMM in October 2017 (as per availability);
• Delivery of the ToR by end of the first week of November 2017 (up to 15 working days);
• Technical Evaluation of tender offers in the period 20 December to 08 January 2018 (15 working days);
• Provision of advice during evaluation of financial offers which is to be conducted in the period 11 to 15 January (up to 5 working days);
• Provision of advice during drafting/negotiation of contract with the selected contractor which is to be conducted in the period 02 to 22 February 2018 (up to 15 working days);

Note: the timeline is indicative and planned by the OSCE. Slight changes are possible, depending on the tender outcome.

Necessary Qualifications

• Minimum 10 (ten) years of professional working experience as a General Practitioner, Emergency Medicine or Trauma with knowledge of public health and primary health care, as well as acute medicine;
• Experience in working with International Organizations;
• Significant clinical experience in remote and hostile environment;
• Excellent oral and written knowledge of English;
• Experience in management and establishing of remote site medical operations in hostile operational environments;
• Cultural sensitivity and political judgment;
• Experience in the region highly desired.

Required competencies

Core values

• Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
• Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
• Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work

Core competencies

• Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
• Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
• Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
• Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
• Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances

Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
• Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
• Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

Remuneration will be commensurate to educational background and years of relevant experience of the selected candidates, in line with the OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules.

How To Apply

For more details please visit the OSCE website employment section at https://jobs.osce.org/. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link.

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.