Field Supervisor - Beirut/ Mount Lebanon

Key responsibilities  

Accountability and Complexity 

The position requires a high level of independence and problem-solving skills  

The job holder will have some decision-making authority within the scope of his/her job description; however, he/she needs to discuss decisions with the health coordinator.  

The job holder needs to have a high level of communication skills and teamwork capacity  

The job holder needs to have an excellent attention to detail and work organization  

Health Facilities Supervision 

Ensure implementation of a basic package of primary health care components at the supported MMUs; guided by the policy and guidelines of the MoPH.  Areas of concern include reproductive health, child health and integrated management of childhood illnesses, nutrition, communicable disease control and management of non-communicable diseases, 

Approve the requests for diagnostic tests ordered by the MMU physicians and monitor rational diagnostic tests prescription, according to MOPH guidelines. 

Engage directly with physicians at MMUs, review MOPH/WHO clinical guidelines and protocols and discuss patient treatment plans where needed.  

Interpret technical and operational guidelines to the MMU staff and support them in applying these guidelines to specific circumstances within the assigned area. 

Work closely with the field team (MMU officers) and Monitoring and Evaluation team to analyses morbidities, service utilization, and care seeking behaviors. 

Monitor in coordination with the health team early warning systems for outbreaks and investigate emergence of communicable diseases. 

Monitor closely  with RI pharmacist medication prescriptions ordered by the MMU physicians; the job holder should always encourage the rational use of medications and ensure that an effective and efficient medical service is being provided;   

Draft the monthly schedule for MMU field visits in coordination with the MMU Officer. In coordination with Program Coordinator, the job holder should ensure timely implementation of the field visits in alignment with the work plan, assist in regularly updating the work plan. 

Provide clinical and technical mentoring and supervision for RI’s supported MMUs in Bekaa while supervising physicians and nurse practitioners in the centers. 

Closely monitor the epidemiological situation in the area with the aim of timely responding to all  health related emergencies in the catchment areas of RI’s supported MMUs, including controlling the prevention and  spread of communicable diseases in the targeted areas; 

Support RI’s Operations team with the technical aspect of procurement for medical supplies, equipment and consumables. 

Coordination and Reporting  

Follow up on the daily implementation of the project activities and report any challenges to the health coordinator. 

Perform any other task related to the UNICEF project when requested by the health coordinator.  

The Job holder should ensure that any gaps, delays and concerns regarding implementation are directly reported to the health coordinator to identify corrective actions accordingly. 

Monitor, in coordination with RI MMU officer, the quality of services at health facilities and identify gaps and problems according to MOPH standards 

Monitor the completeness and quality of documentation in medical record and HIS and support health care providers on quality documentation. 

Provide feedback on and input into RI’s medical SOP’s, diagnostics guidelines and quality improvement activities and reporting tools.   

Behavior and conduct  

Ensures that behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies  

Acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable for being respectful, inclusive and professional 

Reports any concerns 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Relief International is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. 

Safeguarding & Ethics 

Relief International (RI) is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to RI’s Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. 

RI Values 

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value: 

Inclusiveness 

Transparency and accountability 

Agility and innovation 

Collaboration 

Sustainability