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Emergency Public Health Field Assistant - Monitoring (South Office)

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: 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)  Ensure proper functioning of the mobile medical unit (MMU) in the area of Hasbaya and/or Marjayoun including data collection, medication consumption and availability  Accompany and assist the Mobile Medical Unit team working in the different villages in the area Coordinate all activities related to the MMU and ensure continuous reporting back to the IOM Beirut health team   Report any difficulties and challenges to the Sub-Office Team Leader and IOM Beirut emergency health unit Monitor health projects’ process, specifically with the aim of increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate actions in coordination with the Community Emergency Public Health Field Assistant 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 South Lebanon, 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 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 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 the South governorate, particularly Hasbaya and Marjayoun districts, 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