Under the overall supervision of the Emergency Response and Recovery Officer and the direct supervision/guidance of the Sub-Office Team Leader, and technical supervision/direction of the National Public Health Specialist and Health Programme Officer at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Beirut, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for implementing emergency health assistance -related projects to meet specific obligations within IOM’s multi-sectorial Migration Crisis Operational Framework.
In particular, he/she will:
Participate in the identification of potential project beneficiaries, including Syrian refugees, Lebanese returnees and vulnerable host community members in Central and West Bekaa
Reach out to Syrian refugees, Lebanese returnees and vulnerable host community members, and provide them with information and health education/awareness raising
Participate in assessments/surveys of the beneficiaries’ health needs
In collaboration with the Emergency Health Unit at IOM Beirut, participate in the creation and dissemination of IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials
Disseminate information on location of health services, transport means and referral system to beneficiaries
Organize and implement health awareness and education activities in health facilities and communities on topics such as hygiene, maternal and child health, nutrition and other topics according to the beneficiaries’ needs
Monitor health projects’ process, specifically with the aim of increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate actions in coordination with the Monitoring Emergency Public Health Field Assistant and with other IOM programme sectors
Maintain regular and direct contact with beneficiaries, collect complaints and suggestions
Report any difficulties and challenges to the Sub-Office Team Leader and IOM Beirut emergency health unit
Contribute to developing new health project ideas in coordination with other emergency response program units (Shelter, NFIs Operations/Logistics, Psychosocial Support etc.) when needed
Draft regular reports of field activities using agreed upon templates and share relevant information needed for project proposal development, donor reports and other documents
Represent IOM in Health Working Group meetings and other meetings in Bekaa, as required
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please include in the subject line the position you are applying for.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Education and Experience
a) Completed University degree in Public Health, Nursing, Nutrition or related health field d) minimum two of relevant work experience, e) experience in the public health sector in Lebanon; knowledge of project development, implementation and monitoring is an advantage f) demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian system through work experience and/or studies g) good knowledge of the Bekaa governorate, especially West and Central Bekaa, willing to undertake daily travel locally.
Competencies:
a) good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; b) ability to draft clearly and concisely; c) demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity; d) ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; e) ability to work under pressure e) personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility and drive for results; f) Proficiency in Office applications, including Word and Excel, internet explorer and basic knowledge of SPSS.
a) Completed University degree in Public Health, Nursing, Nutrition or related health field d) minimum two of relevant work experience, e) experience in the public health sector in Lebanon; knowledge of project development, implementation and monitoring is an advantage f) demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian system through work experience and/or studies g) good knowledge of the Bekaa governorate, especially West and Central Bekaa, willing to undertake daily travel locally.
Competencies:
a) good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; b) ability to draft clearly and concisely; c) demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity; d) ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; e) ability to work under pressure e) personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility and drive for results; f) Proficiency in Office applications, including Word and Excel, internet explorer and basic knowledge of SPSS.
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
French
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No