Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor – Physical Rehabilitation for a potential USAID 5-year Physical Rehabilitation project in Ukraine. The purpose of the program is to support physical rehabilitation services in Ukraine to respond to the increased short- and long-term needs of Ukrainians in need, not only as results of the impacts of Russia’s invasion but also to support persons with disabilities, older persons and any other person that would benefit from access to physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (AT) services. They may include additional or future programming related to physical and occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, wheelchair service providers and AT products. A focus on sustainability and providing these services in the future is an essential part of this project. The program will seek opportunities to engage with a variety of partners such as non-governmental organizations, disabled persons organizations, governmental bodies, and the private sector.
USAID has put forth three objectives for the project: 1) Strengthen national, regional, and local leadership, management and governance capacity related to the physical rehabilitation sector. 2) Increase access to and availability of affordable, quality and sustainable physical rehabilitation services, and 3) Develop community-level services and promote the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities and their families.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit that makes foundational changes to health systems to ensure everyone has the opportunity for a healthy life. MSH collaborates with local partners, from the Ministry to the community, to strengthen and complement existing health systems. Since 1971, MSH has worked in more than 150 countries to help ensure sustainable, resilient, and equitable access to quality health care around the globe.
This position is subject to project award and funding.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Technical Advisor will be responsible for technical support for physical rehabilitation activities in the overall project. This will include, but is not limited to, provision of technical support for educational, service delivery, facility development, and quality improvement aspects of physical rehabilitation in Ukraine. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the high quality of physical rehabilitation activities while focusing on sustainability and integration into the overall health system.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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