Field Monitor - Observer

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC has been actively responding to the outbreak by focusing on both preparedness and response. The IFRC has launched a global appeal that focuses on preparedness and response across all regions. Lebanon is in the midst of three mega-crises: the economic crisis; the COVID-19 pandemic; and the aftermath of the Port of Beirut explosion. The crippling economic crisis starting in Oct 2019 has greatly constrained the health system's ability to provide accessible and affordable health services. The August 2020 Port of Beirut explosion damaged 292 health facilities and significantly reduced access to care, especially for the vulnerable. Lebanon is in the midst of three mega-crises: the economic crisis; the COVID-19 pandemic; and the aftermath of the Port of Beirut explosion. The crippling economic crisis starting in October 2019 has greatly constrained the health system's ability to provide accessible and affordable health services. The August 2020 Port of Beirut explosion damaged 292 health facilities and significantly reduced access to care, especially for the vulnerable.

The Government of Lebanon (GOL) with the support of the World Bank (WB) and other partners has lunch a national COVID-19 vaccine campaign, seeking to vaccinate 80 percent of the total population by the end of 2022. The NDVP covers the vaccination of both citizens and non-citizens, regardless of their status as long as residing on the Lebanese territory. In line with the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) Allocation Framework, Lebanon NDVP prioritizes high risk populations through 4 phase approach.

In collaboration between World back and IFRC, IFRC Lebanon will lead on Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) to assure all the elements of COVID-19 vaccination, including but not limited to storage, stock and temperature maintenance across the supply chain, service delivery at vaccination sites, eligibility of vaccine recipients and capturing client perspectives and feedback.

Job Purpose

The Field Monitor is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient monitoring of the delivery, distribution, documentation, and field level reporting associated with TPM project.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Vaccines cold chain monitoring
• Monitor and evaluate refrigerator/freezer/room temperatures to ensure proper storage and handling of vaccine, for the assigned sites and submit regular temperature logs to the team leader.
• Evaluate vaccine handling procedures and provide technical assistance at the main storage and during the transportation from the main cold chain to the site of the vaccination.

Quality monitoring at the vaccination sites

• Evaluate vaccine handling procedures and provide technical assistance at the site of vaccination when applicable;
• Collect monitoring data from the field using appropriate monitoring tools and checklists;
• Collect information n the stock of vaccines at the vaccination site and inform your team leader if any waste or miss use been identified;
• Collect data related to immunization safety and waste management, occupational, health and safety (OHS) measures, COVID19 physical distancing, eligibility criteria adherence, codes of conduct in line with the approved tools;
• Collect basic information on GRM process (evidence of a grievance redress mechanism in place and whether this is being accessed, such as number of complaints received and resolved; checking to see whether the WB’s disclosure policies are met, including on whether documents are translated and made available to the general public);
• Real time reporting of any concerns with regards to gender or SEA/SH.
• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Education

Undergraduate studies in public health or social sciences field, or administration - Required

Experience

• Minimum one year of proven experience in a similar position in the field - Required
• Proven good judgment and ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality - Required
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple task - Required
• Experience in monitoring health/immunization programs - Preferred
• Familiar with red Cross and red Crescent principles - Preferred
• Knowledge, skills and languages
• Good communication and reporting skills. Knowledge of use of tablets and electronic questionnaires - Required
• Pro-active and highly organized, planning skills, Flexibility, Analytical thinking - Required
• Data Management and Visualization skills - Required
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) - Required
• Good spoken and written in Arabic and English - Required
• Valid drivers’s license - Required

Competencies and values

• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Innovation

Comments

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.