Associate Manager, Community Health, Lebanon

Job Summary:
This position oversees a set of activities under the community health program.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• In accordance with established policies and procedures the Associate Manager, Community Health Lebanon will lead the implementation of the community health program across areas:  
• Work in close liaison with the field Community Health team on the implementation of Community Health activities throughout the areas  
• Act as a focal point regarding Community Health operational updates  
• Assist establishing a solid link with field teams to ensure proper follow-up, reporting and accountability  
• Be part of the recruitment panel of community health staff    
• Oversee Community Health activities in the areas and follow-up on planned activities, campaigns, Non-Food Items distribution and challenges  
• Directly supervise Community Health staff and closely follow up on her administrative and financial tasks    
• Plan and organize central Community Health trainings for the team  
• Contribute to maintaining and developing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material and Community Health tools   
• Analyze monthly community health data and indicators and submit reports to M&E   
• Work closely with Community Health team to plan for health campaigns, clubs and activities based on community needs   
• Provide training sessions and/or refresher trainings to the team or the volunteers when needed    
• Lead execution of public health assessments on the field level with zonal teams   
• Conduct monitoring visits to the different areas to oversee program implementation   
• Establish a new monitoring system to track Antenatal and postnatal care referrals and follow ups, vaccination referrals and Non-communicable disease   
• Work closely with M&E on developing guidelines and tools for public health assessments of selected communities such as post distribution management of non-food items distribution management of non-food items 
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically, a Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Pharmacy and Nursing or any other medical field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 
• Typically, 4+ years of relevant experience in similar position. 
• Previous work with a non-governmental organization or community-health programming 
• Good command of written and spoken Arabic and English  
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint 

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, epidemiology or environmental health   
• Providing health awareness and health promotion activities   
• Supervising field teams   
• Working knowledge in the provision of Maternal and Child Health care  
• Participating in community needs assessments and surveys 
• Good writing and reporting skills  
• Good leadership skills  
• Good communication skills 

Code of Conduct 

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. 

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns. 

Safeguarding 

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.  

Equal Opportunities   

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.