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Emergency Public Health Field Assistant - Monitoring (Bekaa Office)

Under the supervision 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: Ensure field level monitoring of the health facilities supported by IOM, including monitoring of data collection, invoices, use of the funds allocated, staff attendance, and opening hours of the facilities. Maintain regular and direct contact with the management of the health facilities, and collect feedback Monitor the correct implementation of the referral system (from IOM-supported health facilities to hospitals in the area) Participate in the identification of potential project beneficiaries, including Syrian refugees, Lebanese returnees and vulnerable host community members in South Lebanon (South and Nabatieh governorates) Reach out to Syrian refugees, Lebanese returnees and vulnerable host community members, provide them with information and engage them in health education/awareness raising.     Participate in assessments/surveys of the beneficiaries’ health needs and needs of the supported health facilities Report any difficulties and challenges to the IOM Beirut emergency health unit Monitor health projects’ process, specifically with the aim of increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate actions in coordination with health field colleagues and with other IOM programmatic sectors 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 standard 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
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please mention in the email 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, including experience on administration 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 Bekaa governorate, particularly Central and West 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