Health Manager

International Rescue Committee · Kharkiv, Ukraine We are seeking a Health Manager to oversee the implementation of health programs in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Job Summary: The Health Manager will provide technical leadership and supervision to the health team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality health services, including primary healthcare, MHPSS, SRH, IPC, and community health promotion. Key Responsibilities: Develop, submit, and follow up on procurement requests to ensure smooth implementation of distribution plans. Supervise and support health teams to ensure activities are completed within agreed timelines and budgets. Conduct regular field visits to monitor, support, and guide teams in the field. Collaborate with the MEAL department to maintain a robust monitoring and evaluation plan. Ensure effective use of management, monitoring, and evaluation tools. Consolidate and write weekly and monthly reports. Ensure proper archiving of project documents. Technical Quality Assurance: Provide technical leadership for the health program. Offer technical support to field teams. Ensure quality primary healthcare services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Uphold ethical standards in data collection. Foster respect for all clients. Identify new or emerging health-related needs, gaps, and opportunities. Staff Supervision & Development: Directly supervise Health Senior Officers, MHPSS Senior Officers, and Pharmacist. Assist in the recruitment of health staff. Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probation reviews, and annual performance reviews. Provide ongoing coaching, technical support, and capacity building for staff. Partner Management: Maintain effective working relationships with local health partners. Support regular performance monitoring of partners. Provide regular technical support and guidance to partners. Coordination & Representation: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Attend health coordination meetings. Requirements: Advanced university degree in medicine, nursing, public health. Minimum of two years of experience in implementing and managing humanitarian health programs. Knowledge of health project cycle management. Experience in assessment, program design, evaluation, and technical training and supervision. Solid understanding of protection principles, case management, and client-centered care. Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation. Excellent command of Microsoft Office. Good communication, teamwork skills, and ability to work independently. Bilingual in Ukrainian and Russian required, with intermediate verbal and writing skills in English.