Microbiologist - Ukraine

Are you proficient in methods and practices of microbiological analysis and highly skilled in microbiology techniques, methodology, equipment and supplies?

• Role: Microbiologist
• Hours: Work will be full-time. Immediate start required, with a minimum of 6 weeks availability.
• Pay: £3,150 to £3,300 per month based on experience
• Duration: Up to 3 months initially – ideally open to longer period.
• Location: Ukraine (Various locations)

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.

About UK-Med

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.

About the position

We are seeking a microbiologist with outstanding research and analytical skills to help support in delivering humanitarian aid within our current emergency response programmes in Ukraine.

Requirements

You will perform laboratory analysis on all materials after appropriate sterilization in two surgical hospitals in Lviv and Dnipro in Ukraine.

You should have the technical and scientific expertise and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You will have a positive and flexible problem-solving approach and be willing, able, and ready to deploy to support all UK-Med programmes and projects.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

To apply:

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Microbiologist – Ukraine – December 2022 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and answer the application questions

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Friday 02 December, 2022.

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.

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.