Пакт шукає консультанта/ку з надання юридичної підтримки Міністерству охорони здоров’я України (МОЗ)

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Background:

Pact seeks one legal consultant to deliver legal support to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (MoH) with a view to aligning national legislation in healthcare area with the relevant European Union (EU) legislation and directives.

Main purpose of consultancy/technical support 

• 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.

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.

• Recommendations and / or amendments are developed to bring the Ukrainian legislation in line with the EU legislation.

1. The necessary consultations with the national authorities responsible for health are held to advise them on how to implement the EU legislation.
2. The national authorities receive the necessary assistance in drafting new legislation or amending existing legislation to align it with the EU legislation.
3. Consultants’ activities are coordinated with the Project team, and the Project receives the necessary reporting as required.

Timeline: 

Competencies:

A degree in law, public health, public management, international relations, or a related field.

Extensive knowledge of the national and EU legislation in healthcare sphere and minimum 3-5 years of related experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated knowledge of national legislation related to healthcare sphere – 30%

Demonstrate knowledge of EU legislation related to healthcare sphere and experience on approximation of Ukrainian legislation to EU laws – 30%

Demonstrate strong analytical skills – 20%

Price – 20%

To Apply:

Please send the following documents to [email protected] with “Legal Support Consultant” in the subject line by 18:00 May 2, 2024:

1. Cover letter confirming the interest and availability for the indicated period of work
2. Completed Biodata Form 11.10
3. Financial Proposal (in USD) specifying the rate per day
4. CV