The Head of the International Medical Partnership is responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and overall coordination of Ukraine’s international medical collaborations. The role requires high-level engagement with government stakeholders, international donors, and implementing partners to ensure a structured and efficient process of partnership development and implementation. The incumbent will oversee strategic planning, resource mobilization for partnership activities, project implementation, and monitoring of the initiative's impact on healthcare system recovery and development.

Description of the assignment

The Head of the International Medical Partnership will work directly with the Ministry of Health and the Office of the First Lady. The role requires a highly experienced professional to provide strategic direction and high-level representation.

1.    Strategic Leadership

·        Define and oversee the strategic direction of the International Medical Partnership Initiative.

·        Ensure alignment of international partnerships with Ukraine’s national healthcare strategies and reforms.

·        Represent the initiative in discussions with governments, multilateral organizations, and global health leaders.

·        Provide thought leadership on international collaboration, resilience, and crisis response.

2.                High-Level Partnership Development

·        Cultivate and manage relationships with partner countries, international organizations, and donor institutions.

·        Negotiate and oversee memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and long-term institutional partnerships.

·        Facilitate opportunities for strategic engagements with the First Lady of Ukraine, senior government officials, and key stakeholders.

·        Identify and leverage new opportunities for expanding the network of partnerships.

3.    Program Oversight & Coordination

·        Provide strategic guidance and oversight for operational teams working on international projects.

·        Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms are in place to track impact.

·        Oversee major events, conferences, delegation visits, and trainings connected to the initiative.

·        Support capacity building in Ukrainian institutions to ensure sustainability of partnerships.

4.    Advocacy & Communication

·        Serve as the principal spokesperson for the International Medical Partnership Initiative.

·        Shape and deliver key messages to international audiences, highlighting Ukraine’s healthcare resilience and innovation.

·        Supervise development of communication products, storytelling campaigns, and international outreach.

·        Strengthen visibility of Ukraine as an active and effective partner in the global health community.

Place, duration and terms of performance

1)     Implementation period: 2 months

2)     Location: The expert is expected to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine, attend MoH office (approximately 40 hours per week), with potential travels to the regions and internationally if needed.

3)     Number of experts per assignment: 1

Assignment reports

A report following the model provided must be forwarded by e-mail on conclusion of the assignment: it must correspond with the deliverable summary analytical report.

Deliverables

The expert shall provide the following deliverables:

        1.        1. Guide on Successful International Collaboration

•      Develop and present a comprehensive practical guide on how international cooperation in the healthcare sector becomes successful, including practical tools, case studies, and recommendations.
•         Disseminate the guide among Ukrainian healthcare institutions and international partners.

        2.      2.   Online Presentation of the International Medical Partnership Initiative

•        Organize and deliver an online event introducing the International Medical Partnership (IMP) to Ukrainian medical institutions.
•         Ensure participation of partner hospitals, international stakeholders, and government representatives.

        3.       3.  Branded Materials and Merchandise for the Initiative

•    Oversee the design and production of branded merchandise to strengthen the identity and visibility of the International Medical Partnership Initiative.
•        Distribute materials during events, trainings, and official meetings.

        4.      4.  Regional Trainings for Ukrainian Healthcare Institutions

•        Organize and conduct two regional trainings for representatives of Ukrainian hospitals participating in the IMP (in two different oblasts).
•         Training modules to include:

o   Effective international cooperation practices

o   Negotiation skills

o   Conflict resolution strategies

o   Business English for international partnership work

        5.      5.   Capacity-Building and Reporting

•         Collect feedback from participants and prepare a summary report with recommendations for strengthening future international medical