SCI Сonference Consultant \ Консультант_ка з питань конференцій УСМ

Project Description

Led by Momentum Wheels for Humanity (MWH) and supported by the Ukrainian Association of Physical Therapy (UAPT), the Ukrainian National Assembly of People with Disabilities (NAPD), the Group of Active Rehabilitation (GAR), the Ukrainian Research Institute of Prosthetics, Prosthetic Engineering and Vocational Rehabilitation (URIPR), and Human Study e.V. in Ukraine, as well as the World Physiotherapy (World Physio), the Strengthening Rehabilitation Services in Health Systems (SRSHS) project will continue to strengthen rehabilitation service delivery systems and build workforce capacity in Ukraine.

 In Ukraine, MWH will strengthen workforce and service delivery by supporting the establishment of AT cabinets in healthcare facilities, strengthening workforce capacity through the clinical education of physical therapists based on national regulatory documents and international standards, and expanding access to SCI clinical guidelines and training. In addition, MWH will work with local and international partners to build the capacity of P&O technicians in upper and lower limb prosthetics and orthotics, conduct informational campaigns and case management services, and advance PT professionalization.  

 About Momentum Wheels for Humanity

Since 1996, Momentum Wheels for Humanity has increased access to mobility and improved the quality of life for children, teens, and adults with physical disabilities in more than 50 low- and middle-income countries. We build and strengthen rehabilitation services within health systems through training and capacity building, policy and standards development, and supply and distribution of wheelchairs and other life-changing equipment. For more information, visit https://momentum4humanity.org/.

 Position Summary

The SCI Conference Consultant will contribute to the improvement of medical and rehabilitation services for people with spinal cord injuries by organizing the first national conference on spinal cord injuries in Ukraine and organizing a two-week supervision by international experts for local rehabilitation specialists at TMU.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities 

Reporting directly to the Senior SCI Coordinator, the SCI Conference Consultant shall assume the following specific responsibilities for the length of the consultancy:

 Prepare and organize the first national conference on spinal cord injury in Ukraine in close cooperation with the SCI team

• Finalize and implement the conference program.
• Coordinate the design and development of the conference website.
• Coordinate the work of Ukrainian and international speakers of the conference.
• Coordinate compiling the list of participants.
• Coordinate and oversee the event agency in organizing the conference.
• Coordinate the formation of conference content in cooperation with speakers.
• Develop a communication strategy in cooperation with the communication consultants.
• Coordinate the preparation of handout materials for the conference.

Prepare and organize supervision by international experts for local rehabilitation specialists at TMU in close cooperation with the SCI team

• Together with the Momentum SCI team and TMU specialists, develop a visit program for each international expert.
• Coordinate with international experts about the supervision program.
• Communicate with local rehabilitation professionals about the supervision program.
• Facilitate compiling of a list of patients for supervision together with local specialists.

Document and report on Ukraine project activities

• Prepare and submit monthly consultancy report
• Provide information/responses for ad hoc requests from SRSHS partners, or MWH HQ as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a degree in rehabilitation
• Experience in organising conferences in the field of medicine and rehabilitation
• Experience of working with international experts in medicine and rehabilitation

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume in English to [email protected], rolling until filled. Please include “Application for SCI Сonference Consultant: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of replies, please do not contact the office directly.

Momentum Wheels for Humanity is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Momentum Wheels for Humanity encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Persons with a disability who are equally qualified for the position will receive first review priority.