About this role
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Over 700 team members work across the county in various professional fields.
ABOUT THE JOB
The ICRC Health Unit seeks a competent HealthCare in Detention Field Officer to join our team in Dnipro . The HealthCare in Detention Field Officer plays a key role in supporting the implementation, operation, and monitoring of healthcare programs to improve detainees' access to medical services. S/he provides field assistance for the ICRC's health program for prisoners of war and security detainees, ensuring activities align with the ICRC strategy, objectives, and action plans. The HealthCare in Detention Field Officer also liaises with relevant authorities and partner organizations, including NGOs and international agencies.
Start date: December 2026
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the implementation of strategies, objectives, and action plans to improve healthcare services in detention facilities.
- Collaborate with the Detention Doctor to implement ICRC support for the prison health system, including improving premises, equipment, and staff capacity
- Contribute to the proper organization of training programs for prison health staff, the coordination with the Regional/oblast Prison Health Services and with medical universities. ensuring alignment with ICRC procedures and effective implementation
- Assist when required in updating, analyzing and reporting weekly and monthly health related database with necessary health indicators in detention facilities
- Maintain regular communication with prison health authorities, national organizations, and international stakeholders to support the ICRC prison health project and advocate for reform
- Assist in ordering and delivering medical supplies needed for the project. This will involve close coordination with the ICRC logistics for the timely preparation of requisition orders as well as the preparation of donation certificates and filing
- Provide accurate interpretation and translation services between English, Ukrainian, and Russian for meetings, documents, and correspondences
- Assist with administrative tasks such as regular and ad hoc reporting and ensure proper filing of all internal and external documents and correspondence.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
- Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary between UAH 61,000 and 88,000 (gross) before taxation
- Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
- Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
- 20 working days of annual paid leave
- Convenient office location in the city center
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, health status, background, or any other personal characteristics. Our selection process is based solely on professional competencies and is designed to ensure transparency and equal opportunities for all candidates, including persons with disabilities.
If you require support or adjustments during the selection process, please let us know in advance. All requests will be treated confidentially and considered within our capacity.
For more information: http://www.icrc.org/ .
ABOUT YOU
To be successful as HealthCare in Detention Field Officer in the Health Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:
- Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
- Medical professional and university degree in medicine or nursing
- Qualifications in public health or health management are a strong asset
- At least 3 years of clinical work experience in a primary healthcare setting
- Professional fluency (written and spoken) in English, Ukrainian and Russian
- Training and experience in general clinical practice, programmatic management, and public health. Previous work with prison health services would be an asset
- Valid license to practice in Ukraine
- Sound knowledge in patients’ management
- Computer literate, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience in analyzing, and interpreting information for decision-making purposes
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
- Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment
INTERESTED? YES? THEN APPLY!
To apply, please complete and submit the compulsory ICRC application form. Kindly note that your application will only be considered if it is submitted through the HRspace recruitment module.
To apply on the platform, please locate the " Apply now " button in the top right-hand corner of the vacancy announcement and complete the application form.
Your candidacy will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC application form
Application deadline: 29 October 2026
Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process.
The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline