Пакт шукає консультантів/ок з надання юридичної підтримки Міністерству охорони здоров’я України

Pact is an International NGO with offices throughout the world with a mission to enable systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development. Pact Inc. is implementing a USAID-funded project Public Health System Recovery and Resilience Activity. The primary goal of PHS R&R is to strengthen the Government of Ukraine (GoU)’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats, sustain critical public health services during a crisis, and protect the health of all Ukrainians including vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Background

Pact seeks five legal consultants to deliver legal support to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (MoH) and its Office of Health System Recovery with a view to aligning national legislation in healthcare area with the relevant European Union (EU) legislation and directives.

Duties and Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Reviewing the national legislation on health and identifying areas that require alignment with the EU legislation.
• Providing guidance and technical assistance to the national authorities responsible for health to ensure that their laws, regulations, and administrative provisions are in line with the EU legislation.
• Conducting gap analysis between the national legislation and the EU legislation.
• Developing recommendations on how to align the national legislation with the EU legislation.
• Holding consultations with and providing feedback to the national authorities responsible for health on how to implement the EU legislation.
• Assisting the national authorities in drafting new legislation or amending existing legislation to align it with the EU legislation.
• Providing support during the negotiation process with the EU on health-related issues.
• Coordinating with the Project team and reporting to the Project on the performed activities as required.

Period of performance: May -September 2023 (no more than 10 days per month)

Deliverables

1. The pieces of the Ukrainian legislation which require alignment with the EU legislation are identified.
2. Comparative table is prepared to demonstrate correspondence of the Ukrainian legislation to the EU legislation, as well as existing gaps.
3. Recommendations and / or amendments are developed to bring the Ukrainian legislation in line with the EU legislation.
4. The necessary consultations with the national authorities responsible for health are held to advise them on how to implement the EU legislation.
5. The national authorities receive the necessary assistance in drafting new legislation or amending existing legislation to align it with the EU legislation.
6. Consultants’ activities are coordinated with the Project team, and the Project receives the necessary reporting as required.

Requirements:

• A degree in law, public health, public management, international relations, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the EU legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken

To Apply:

Please send the following documents to [email protected] with “Consultant to deliver legal support to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine” in the subject line by May 11, 2023 COB:

• Cover letter confirming the interest and availability for the indicated period of work
• Completed Biodata Form_1420_F_21.11.10
• Financial Proposal (in USD) specifying the rate per day
• CV