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ftlx0!|!ftlUtil_resetPage!%24!requisitionDescriptionInterface!|!descRequisition!|!rdPager!%24!369349!|!true!|!369349!|!false!|!Submission for the position%5C: National Consultant for the assessment of scientific capacity and relevance in Ukrainian medical Universities – (Job Number%5C: 2502626)!|!false!|!369349!|!false!|!false!|!National Consultant for the assessment of scientific capacity and relevance in Ukrainian medical Universities!|!2502626!|!!|!!|!External consultant!|!External consultant!|!3 months!|!3 months!|!Jul 4, 2025, 5%5C:09%5C:01 AM!|!Jul 4, 2025, 5%5C:09%5C:01 AM!|!Jul 18, 2025, 5%5C:59%5C:00 PM!|!Jul 18, 2025, 5%5C:59%5C:00 PM!|!Ukraine-Kyiv!|!Ukraine-Kyiv!|!!|!!|!EU_UKR WHO Country Office, Ukraine!|!EU_UKR WHO Country Office, Ukraine!|!Part-time!|!Part-time!|!!*!%3Cb style=%22color%5C:red%22%3EIMPORTANT NOTICE%5C: %3C/b%3EPlease note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device%27s system settings.!|!!*!%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EPurpose of consultancy %26nbsp;%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ETo evaluate the research capacity and scientific output of medical universities in Ukraine and provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing their role in advancing academic medicine and contributing to healthcare innovation.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3EBackground %26nbsp;%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EStrengthening the scientific foundation of medical education is a key element of Ukraine%26rsquo;s health system reform. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with WHO, aims to improve the quality and international relevance of medical education and research. This includes developing university hospitals and integrating research into clinical practice to align with EU standards. In response to a formal MoH request, WHO will commission an expert to assess the state of research in Ukrainian medical universities, focusing on relevance, capacity, and quality. The consultant will work within the WHO Country Office and the MoH. Between August and October 2025, WHO will further support efforts to strengthen and promote Ukrainian medical science internationally.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3EObjectives and Deliverables%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDeliverable 1%5C: %3C/strong%3EAnalytical report on scientific output, relevance, and research capacity of medical universities in Ukraine%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EThe expert will carry out a structured assessment using an agreed methodology and work plan, which will include desk review, citation analysis, stakeholder consultations, and a SWOT analysis. The report will provide a comprehensive overview of current research activity, institutional capacity, and alignment with international standards.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-decoration%5C: underline;%22%3EExpected by%5C: 30 September 2025%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EDeliverable 2%5C:%3C/strong%3E Set of practical recommendations for the Ministry of Health, WHO, and academic institutions.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EBased on the findings of the assessment, the expert will formulate actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing the research environment in medical universities. These will include suggestions on governance, infrastructure, funding models, internationalization, and research integration into clinical and educational settings.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-decoration%5C: underline;%22%3EExpected by%5C: 15 %26nbsp;October 2025%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EDeliverable 3%5C:%3C/strong%3E Presentation of key findings to stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and WHO%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EThe expert will prepare and deliver a clear, evidence-based presentation of the main findings and recommendations in a stakeholder meeting or roundtable, facilitating discussion and feedback.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-decoration%5C: underline;%22%3EExpected by%5C: 30 October 2025%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EQualifications, experience, skills and languages%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Ch3 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h3%3E%0A%3Ch3 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EEducational Qualifications%5C: %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/h3%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential%5C:%3C/strong%3E Bachelor university degree in public health, medical science, health policy, or a related field.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable%5C: %3C/strong%3EAdvanced university degree (Master%26rsquo;s) or PhD in public health, medical science, health policy, or a related field.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch3 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h3%3E%0A%3Ch3 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3EExperience%3C/h3%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in health systems research, academic medicine, or research policy.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; Proven track record of conducting institutional capacity assessments, particularly in academic or research settings.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26bull; %3C/strong%3EExperience working with Ministries of Health, universities, or international organizations is an asset.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; Experience in medical education, health policy, or scientific research within international or academic settings.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; Familiarity with scientometric analysis, bibliometrics, or university research assessment frameworks.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; Work experience in WHO or another international public health organization.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch3 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h3%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3ESkills/Knowledge%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; Strong analytical and writing skills.%3Cbr%3E%26bull; Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs on time.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch3 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h3%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch3 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ELanguages and level required %5C:%3C/h3%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential%5C:%3C/strong%3E Expert level in Ukrainian language, expert level in English language%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3ELocation%26nbsp;%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOff-site%5C:%3C/strong%3E Home-based%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3ETravel %26nbsp;%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EThe consultant is not expected to travel%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3ERemuneration and budget%5C:%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EExpected duration of contract %5C: 3 months%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EPay band level NO-B%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EContract total value%5C: 9 546 USD%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EMonthly rate%5C: 3 182 USD per month%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ETotal number of %26nbsp;working days%5C: 60 (20 working days per month)%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ETerms of payment%5C: The payment will be done on a monthly basis after provision of Technical Report and approval from Responsible Officer.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EExpected duration of contract%5C: 60 days, 3 months.%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ETarget Start Date%5C: 01 August, 2025%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ETarget end date%5C: 30 October, 2025%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EAdditional Information%5C:%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;A written test may be used as a form of screening.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. 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To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of short-listed candidates.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%26bull; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. 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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

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