Government Support for Young Medical Professionals: How to Obtain a 200,000 UAH One-Time Assistance for Rural and Frontline Healthcare Workers
In modern Ukraine, young physicians who have completed their internship and aspire to begin their careers in the most remote regions from major cities are offered a unique opportunity for government support.
The Ministry of Health announced the launch of a financial aid program aimed at incentivizing young specialists to work in rural areas and frontline territories.
According to the program’s conditions, doctors who finish their internship from 2025 in public educational institutions under the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Education and Science will be eligible to receive a one-time payment of 200,000 hryvnias.
This initiative, launched by the government, is intended to operate until martial law is lifted and may be extended depending on the country’s situation.The eligibility criteria are quite clear.
Doctors need to find a vacancy on the Unified Medical Job Portal in public or municipal healthcare facilities located in rural areas or zones of active military operations.
The next step involves negotiating with the chosen medical facility regarding staffing levels (not exceeding 75%) and signing a contract for at least three years.
It is crucial that the vacancy is officially posted on the portal.
After signing the contract, the doctor can apply for the aid by submitting the necessary documents to the higher education institution where they completed their internship—this includes an application, a confirmation letter, and copies of educational and employment documents.It is important to note that recipients must return the funds if they terminate employment early on their own initiative or by mutual agreement, or for failing to fulfill their duties properly.
However, exceptions are provided, such as when the institution closes, in case of force majeure, disability, or conscription into the army.
If all conditions are met, healthcare professionals can access this financial support, which serves as a significant motivation to work in Ukraine’s most underserved regions, contributing to improving healthcare access across the country.