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Medical Evacuation Coordinator - (2601779)
Organization World Health OrganizationLocation UkraineType FULL TIMEPosted 12 May 2026Deadline 25 May 2026
Program/Project ManagementHealth
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## Purpose of the Post:
The position is to support the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders with the facilitation of the MEDEVAC-Cycle, ensuring further institutionalization of learning and sustainability of the activities.
## Objectives of the Programme:
The WHO country office works with the National Authorities to achieve the highest standard of health as a fundamental human right, based on equity and on SDGs principle of leaving no one behind. WHO actions are ingrained in the WHO 14th General Programme of Work with its 3-prong objectives of promoting healthier populations, keeping the world safe through addressing health emergencies, and protecting the vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing Global Health leadership; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii) setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options; (v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends. The WHO Country Office is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Its main role is to facilitate and coordinate all WHO activities at country level and to implement the European Programme of Work 2020–2025 –“United Action for Better Health in Europe” which sets out a vision of how the WHO Regional Office for Europe can better support countries in meeting citizens’ expectations about health.
WHO at the country level delivers this through practical, actionable and country-focused solutions to health challenges, keeping in perspective that achieving health and well-being is a whole-of-society endeavor. This is done through facilitating the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement with the country and its corresponding workplan. The WHO Country Office maintains good working relations and ensures information exchange between the country and WHO, policy and strategic guidance on Health issues to all national and international partners in the country, provision of direct technical expertise when needed and aims at more community engagement and participation, and to promote health equity.
## ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
*1. Background:*
The MEDEVAC-Cycle in Ukraine is a Ministry of Health led initiative, supported by WHO. The programme was initiated on request of the Minister of Health, in response to the war and the resulting collapse of specialised medical services in parts of Ukraine.
The overarching goal of WHO’s support is to strengthen the MoH’s accountability framework and operational capacity to manage systems and services in the MEDEVAC-Cycle. This includes:
• Establishing and supporting the MEDEVAC Coordination Unit (MCU) within the MoH.
• Developing structured operational procedures for patient triage, evacuation, and return.
• Enhancing national capacity to reduce reliance on external MEDEVAC through targeted training and system development.
*2. Operational Achievements and Statistics*
As of June 2025:
• Over 5,400 MEDEVAC requests have been processed, with more than 4,400 successful evacuations
• The program has facilitated treatment for trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, and prosthetics across EU/EEA and other countries.
*3. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement*
The programme operates through a complex web of coordination involving:
• WHO EURO and WHO Ukraine Country Office (WCO UKR)
• MoH Ukraine and its embassies/consulates
• EU institutions (DG ECHO, DG SANTE, FPI)
• National health authorities in EU/EEA and other receiving countries
• NGOs and implementing partners (e.g., PCPM, Athena, CDM)
Key coordination mechanisms include:
• The MEDEVAC & Repatriation Task Force (MRTF)
• The Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)
• The Common Emergency Communication and Information System (CECIS)
The Early Warning and Response System (EWRS)
## DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
In order to support the implementation of emergency preparedness and response strategies, the MEDVAC Technical Officer will undertake the following duties:
*1. Support*
• Under the supervision of the Trauma Team Lead provide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Ukraine and implementing partners.
• Under the supervision of the Team Lead assist the development of the MEDEVAC-Cycle, including the development of SOPs, patient flow protocols, and quality assurance mechanisms
• Cooperate with the regional MEDEE VAC consultant to Coordinate the MedEvac activities and ensure consistency of objectives and messages
*2.* Under the guidance of the team leas, the incumbent supports the Ministry of Health with the further institutionalisation of the MEDEVAC Coordination Unit in the national EMS system, as in the National Centre for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (CDM);
*3. Operational Coordination and Capacity Building*
• Support Trauma Team Lead to coordinate third-party providers (e.g. Talent4Business, Medical Mission EU/UA) for ensuring smooth operation of MoH MedEvac coordination unit.
• Overseeing the development and delivery of training programmes for EMS staff, including critical care transport et al. according to identified needs
• Plan procurement and logistics for medical supplies and patient transport equipment when required.
• Assist the MEDEVAC Coordination Unit with documenting steps and processes in the MEDEVAC-Cycle, ensuring smooth handover to the Center of Disaster Medicine and ensuring institutional memory.
*4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance*
• Conducting assurance activities such as technical and financial spot checks of implementing partners at least twice a year.
• Ensure monthly reporting by implementing partners is in place timely where required.
*5. Communication support*
• Initiate and support drafting of visibility materials, social media content, and donor communications to highlight MEDEVAC impact ensuring visibility of WHO’s contribution.
• Ensure alignment on messaging and visibility commitments.
• Support the development and sharing of patient stories to demonstrate programme outcomes.
*6. Liaison and Representation*
• Under the guidance of the Trauma team lead, the incumbent Provide and prepare technical briefings for WHO, the Ministry of Health and donors, and support the Health Ops Unit in reporting on MedEvac activities.
• Under the guidance of the team leas, the incumbent Follow up in regular bilateral discussions with MoH Ukraine, EU institutions, and other stakeholders together with Regional MEDEVAC Consultant.
## Competencies
1\) Teamwork
2\) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3\) Communication
4\) Moving forward in a changing environment
5\) Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond
## Functional Skills
• Sound organizational, analytical and evaluation skills, complemented by good knowledge or understanding of donor agreements and reporting requirements, UN financial rules.
• Working knowledge of information management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure; tact, discretion and diplomacy.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to convey written information in an effective manner
## Required Qualifications
## Education
**Essential**: First University degree (Bachelor’s level/or equivalent) in public administration, management, public health, medicine, or related field
**Desirable:** Advanced University degree (Master’s level) in any of the above areas
## **Experience**
**Essential:**
• At least two (2) years related experience in health sector in Ukraine, with tracked experience in critical patient care, critical care transfers, MedEvac and other relevant areas of emergency health operations.
**Desirable:**
• Prior working experience with WHO, UN agencies, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or with an international nongovernmental organization.
• Experience or knowledge of the MEDEVAC-Cycle in Ukraine
## Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukrainian.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Other Official WHO.
## REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 43,650 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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