Head of Programmes – Ukraine
Role: Head of Programmes – Ukraine
Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery
Pay: Up to £4,500 gross per month (dependent on experience)
Duration: Until 31st of December 2025 (funding pipeline dependent) with potential extension
Location: Ukraine/Dnipro with frequent travel to field offices
This role is part of our Ukraine Programme and will be carried out within Ukraine
Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country (https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements)
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are recruiting a Head of Programmes to lead the design, implementation, and quality assurance of our health programming in Ukraine, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and responsiveness to the health needs of conflict-affected populations.
The Head of Programmes will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a complex portfolio of health interventions, including direct provision of primary and secondary healthcare, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and specialist clinical training. You will be responsible for ensuring programme quality and impact through robust monitoring and evaluation, and for promoting sustainability through targeted capacity-building of local health systems.
UK-Med has been operational in Ukraine since the outbreak of war in 2022, focusing on delivering high-quality, needs-driven healthcare to communities near the frontline. Our programmes have evolved to remain dynamic, responsive, and grounded in humanitarian principles and best practices.
Our ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in humanitarian health programming, including the design and delivery of effective, multi-sector responses in complex and insecure settings. You will be skilled in developing impactful strategies, managing multi-million-dollar programme portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams to excellence.
You will also be adept at building relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, UN agencies, and INGOs, representing UK-Med’s work with professionalism and integrity.
If you have the vision, leadership, and expertise to drive high-quality humanitarian health programming in one of the world’s most complex emergencies, we want to hear from you.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference
To apply:
To apply, please complete the application process online. Submit a current CV and a supporting letter (1-2 pages) that includes:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification found in the Candidate Information Pack – Head of Programmes – Ukraine.
Applications must be submitted no later than 16th June 2025. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and so encourage you to apply as soon as possible
The question you will be asked to answer are:
- Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country. Do you have an existing right?
- Please state what right to work you hold in the Ukraine? E.g. Right to work in the Schengen area/ Ukrainian citizen/ specific Visa. Please state details. Not sure what Schengen rights are? Follow this link (https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements)
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.