Technical Lead 3: USAID Physical Rehabilitation / Керівник/ця напрямку 3: USAID Фізична Реабілітація в Україні

Position Summary

Momentum Wheels for Humanity is seeking a Physical Rehabilitation Technical Lead for an anticipated, 5-year USAID Physical Rehabilitation project in Ukraine. The goal of the project is to enhance rehabilitation services in Ukraine within the context of the overall health system. The Activity seeks to restore health services and create new infrastructure, technology, and workforce capabilities, not only to meet the pre-war demand for multidisciplinary rehabilitation, but to also meet new demands inflicted by the war. The Physical Rehabilitation Technical Lead will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the USAID/Ukraine New Physical Rehabilitation Activity and will contribute to the enhancement of physical rehabilitation services, ensuring inclusivity and sustainability, in coordination with other program leads. Applicants must be willing and able to work in Ukraine, as this position is expected to be full-time and based in country.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

About Momentum Wheels for Humanity

Since 1996, Momentum Wheels for Humanity has increased access to mobility and improved 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 www.momentum4humanity.org.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities  

The Technical Lead 3 for Physical Rehabilitation in Ukraine will be responsible for performing the following primary tasks across implementation sites in Ukraine:

• Lead the development and execution of strategies to develop community-level physical rehabilitation services that are linked to and coordinated with Primary Health Care.
• Collaborate with other program leads and national stakeholders to ensure alignment with government priorities and overall program objectives.
• Develop communication strategies to inform communities about available physical rehabilitation services and resources.
• Design and implement social service linkages or strategies at the local level to complement and dovetail with physical rehabilitation services.
• Identify and apply approaches to promote peer support and peer outreach for persons with disabilities.
• Evaluate and enhance the accessibility of physical rehabilitation services within communities.
• Promote the active representation of persons with disabilities and their families in the development of services, decision-making processes, and policy discussions.
• Develop initiatives to reduce stigma and discrimination against persons with disabilities within communities.
• Increase integration of psychosocial support across activities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in social work, community development, or a related field.
• Proven experience (7 years) in developing and implementing community-level services, especially for persons with disabilities, the elderly and low income.
• Familiarity with and experience working in Ukraine and/or in post-Soviet context.
• Must be willing to reside in Kyiv
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format and in English to [email protected] by February 22, 2024. Please include “Application for Ukraine Technical Lead 3: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

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.