About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT WE DO</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk150499318"></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. </span><a name="_Hlk139306095"></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We have over 900 team members working across </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">the county in various professional fields</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ABOUT THE JOB</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">The ICRC <strong>Health Unit</strong> is seeking a highly capable <strong>Health Field Officer </strong>to join our team in <strong>Kyiv</strong>. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the Health Field Officer will be responsible for implementing, running, and monitoring the health programme(s) in cooperation with the health team, according to the objectives set out in the delegation’s annual planning (planning for results) for a specific geographic area or field activities. Based on the skill required for this position, s/he has the capacity to oversee programs with a degree of autonomy (e.g. delegations with remote management) and/or deliver services with autonomy (e.g. hospital settings) and contributes to actively planning and coordinating health activities. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the Burns Centre in collaboration with the British Red Cross and hospital management.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Monitor and support the clinical care provided to burn patients, offering guidance and constructive feedback to the medical team.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Plan and manage monthly medical donations and supplies according to the centre’s needs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Facilitate training and capacity building for the clinical staff to improve patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure smooth communication and liaison with authorities, donors, and other stakeholders, including translation support when needed.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Participate in assessments, reporting, and monitoring activities to improve hospital operations and patient care quality.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Support other health-related activities in the sub-delegation and contribute to emergency response as required.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT WE OFFER YOU</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Competitive salary between UAH 60,800 and </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">100</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">,1</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">03</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">(gross) before taxation</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Medical insurance for you and your depending family members</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">20 days of annual paid leave</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Convenient office location in the city center</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">The ICRC is an equal-opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified </span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">female and male</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with </span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">disabilities</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">,</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website </span></span><a href="https://rabota.ua/redirect?event_name=url_click&redir_token=eyJPcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cuaWNyYy5vcmcvIiwiVmFjYW5jeUlkIjo5NTY2Nzg3fQ=="><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">http://www.icrc.org/</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ABOUT YOU</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">To be successful as Health Field Officer in the Health Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="list-style-type:square;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Degree in medicine or nursing</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">License/certificate to practice in Ukraine</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Qualification in public health or health management is an asset</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Typically, 3 to 5 years of work experience (including 2 years of clinical experience)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">At least 2 years of humanitarian experience</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Excellent connections with local health authorities and/or groups of interest for the ICRC is desirable</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Excellent knowledge of the assigned geographic area is an asset</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Fluent (written and spoken) English and Ukrainian</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Computer literate</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Proven program management skills and team building competencies</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Confidence in managing projects and staff</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>INTERESTED? YES? THEN APPLY!</b></H2> </div><div><p>To apply, please complete and submit the <strong>compulsory ICRC application form.</strong> Kindly note that <strong>your application will only be considered if it is submitted through the HRspace recruitment module.</strong></p> <p>To apply on the platform, please locate the "<strong>Apply now</strong>" button in the top right-hand corner of the vacancy announcement and complete the application form.</p> <p><strong>Your candidacy will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC application form and uploaded your English CV</strong><strong>.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Application deadline: 2 July 2026</strong></p> <p><a name="_Hlk139302237"></a><a name="_Hlk139303454"></a> </p> <p>Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process. The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.</p></div></div></div>