New Job Posting:

WHO International Consultant – Technical assistant on Long Term Care

Deadline for applications: 19 July 2024

Purpose of consultancy:

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide expert technical assistance and support the work of the WHO team in Ukraine. In its collaboration with the MoSP and other development partners to develop a national deinstitutionalisation strategy for Ukraine. The scope of work covers evidence generation, synthesis and analysis in support of policy reforms, technical guidance, promoting the transition of people supported in residential care settings towards home- and community-based care solutions. Recognizing that strong community-based care is a precondition for preventing institutionalization and facilitating deinstitutionalization of people with disabilities and care needs of all ages, the national strategy should emphasize the development of community-based support structures across the health and social protection systems, and with consideration of other complementary sectors like education, employment and housing.

For further information please refer to the job posting on the WHO website: here