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Seeks a Health Specialist (Short-Term) with a master's degree or equivalent and 5-7 years of relevant experience in public health management. Fluency in English, Romanian, and Russian is required. Onsite work is expected.
Last checked: 5 hours ago
Closing date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Country: Republic of Moldova
Duty station: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Contract type: National PSA- Short term
Grade: Post level NPSA-10
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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Background
The Cross-River Care Project implemented by UNDP with financial support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and United Kingdom (UK) complements and supports the Government of Moldova’s efforts to achieve the global strategic health objective and to improve the well-being of the population by actively promoting a modern and efficient health system that meets the needs of each individual, leaving no one behind.
The Project will ensure that in the new environment, on one hand, the residents from the left bank (including the refugees) have better, safer and more equitable access to emergency healthcare services. On the other hand, it will help overcome mistrust and thus decrease tensions, building dialogue and constructive engagement.
The strategic goal of the Project is to achieve an enhanced environment of trust and cooperation across the Transnistrian conflict divide through joint work on improving the living standards of men and women from the left bank, via safer and more equitable access to emergency healthcare services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Programme Specialist/Cluster Lead and overall collaboration with the Project Manager, the Specialist is expected to perform the following tasks:
Provide strategic and technical leadership for strengthening emergency medical services (EMS) across both banks of the Nistru River.
Strengthen institutional capacities and promote inclusive healthcare service delivery.
Monitor progress, ensure quality assurance, and support knowledge generation.
Institutional Arrangement
The Health Specialist works under the general supervision of Programme Specialist and collaborates closely with the Project Manager and the Project team as well as UNDP Inclusive Growth Cluster management
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Business Direction & Strategy - System Thinking
Business Direction & Strategy - Negotiations and Influence
Business Development - Knowledge Generation
2030 Agenda: People - Health
2030 Agenda: People - Health
2030 Agenda: People - Health
2030 Agenda: People - Gender
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum education requirements
Minimum years of relevant work experience
Required skills
Desired skills
Required Languages
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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