Under the overall supervision of the IOM Representative in Lebanon and the Health Programme Officer at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Beirut, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for implementing health activities particularly within the framework of the project ”Enhancing Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment for Syrian Refugees and Other Vulnerable Populations Affected by the Syrian Crisis in Lebanon” funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria’s Emergency Fund Mechanism.
In particular, he/she will:
Supervise the work of health outreach/ TB treatment follow-up field staff and community health volunteers in Bekaa and ensure that all required tasks are completed promptly.
Plan, implement and supervise potential outreach, health awareness and screening activities for tuberculosis.
Establish an appropriate referral network of TB cases with partners in the area to facilitate and fasten the diagnosis and treatment process of these cases
Conduct regular visits to tuberculosis centers in Bekaa; maintain direct contact with the center managers, and assist them in the management of the daily activities related to IOM’s TB project.
Act as a liaison between IOM emergency health staff in Beirut and the national tuberculosis program (NTP) centers in Bekaa.
Coordinate all activities conducted by IOM for the NTP centers in Bekaa, including but not limited to data collection, purchase and distribution of materials, arranging trainings and meetings.
Participate in assessments/surveys of the beneficiaries’ health needs and needs of the supported tuberculosis centers.
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 the National Public Health Specialist and Health Programme Officer at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Beirut.
Coordinate other IOM health activities in the Bekaa including primary healthcare and research projects.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
please make sure to mention in the email subject the position title you are applying for.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Education and Experience
a) Undergraduate/postgraduate degree in a clinical health field (preferably medicine or nursing); b) minimum two years of relevant work experience, including managerial responsibilities on field level; c) experience in the public health sector in Lebanon; knowledge of project development, implementation and monitoring is an advantage; d) demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian system through work experience and/or studies; e) willingness to undertake frequent travel to field locations across his/her area of responsibility.
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.
a) Undergraduate/postgraduate degree in a clinical health field (preferably medicine or nursing); b) minimum two years of relevant work experience, including managerial responsibilities on field level; c) experience in the public health sector in Lebanon; knowledge of project development, implementation and monitoring is an advantage; d) demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian system through work experience and/or studies; e) willingness to undertake frequent travel to field locations across his/her area of responsibility.
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
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No