Ortho-Prosthetist – Kharkiv – 878357

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 900 team members work across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC Health Department (Physical Rehabilitation Unit) seeks a competent Ortho-Prosthetist to join our team in Kharkiv. This role is pivotal in implementing physical rehabilitation projects (PRP) that support key organizational goals and strategies, with a strong emphasis on strengthening the institution’s ability to provide rehabilitation services to individuals with physical disabilities. The Ortho-Prosthetist Officer will act as the main point of contact for individuals seeking physical rehabilitation services.

Start date: April 2025

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Promote best practices in coordination with the Physical Rehabilitation Project (PRP) team to the structures supported by PRP in Kharkiv
• Contribute to all technical and clinical activities in accordance with local regulations, facilitating the provision of prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) and wheelchair services within supported hospitals or facilities
• Collaborate closely with all members of the rehabilitation team to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care
• Assist in organizing and coordinating special PRP-related workshops, program activities, field trips, and community visits as required
• Provide interpretation services during service provision, outreach activities, meetings, and various workshops or training sessions

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 51,000 and 74,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities.
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal-opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified female and male candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment.

For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

 

About you

To be successful as an Ortho-Prosthetist in the Health Department (Physical Rehabilitation Unit), you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• Degree or Diploma in any medical sciences such as Physical Rehabilitation Medical Doctor, Ortho-Prosthetist, Physical Therapist, Biochemistry, others
• Certificate in Prosthetics and Orthotics an asset
• International Society Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) certification or equivalent an asset
• Additional courses on lower limb prosthetics an asset
• A minimum of 4 years of working experience as ortho-prosthetist with a wide scope of practice
• Professional fluency in both written and spoken English and Ukrainian
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite
• Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
• 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!

Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your English CV.

Application deadline:  10 March 2025

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 recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.