Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM), direct supervision/direction of the Emergency Operations Coordinator, and Migration Health Division for health technical matters, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for managing emergency health assistance related projects and resources to meet specific obligations within IOM’s Migration Crisis Operational Framework.
In particular, he/she will:
1. Supervise the overall management and administration of the emergency health related activities within IOM Lebanon’s overall emergency response programme.
2. Serve as health focal point for IOM with the Ministry of Health and National Tuberculosis Programme TB Control Centers; Ministry of Social Affairs for emergency health coordination and information sharing at central and field levels.
3. Represent IOM at government-led and Health Cluster/Sector meetings and other relevant meetings, and liaise and coordinate with national and international health and humanitarian assistance authorities, agencies and organizations regarding strategic planning of health-related programming. Key counterparts include the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNHCR and Health Cluster partner agencies, and other stakeholders.
4. Lead on-going health needs assessments and monitoring activities in northern and southern areas in Lebanon with high density populations of Lebanese returnees and Syrian refugees.
5. Based on available information, monitor and analyze health projects’ process, specifically with the aim of increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate actions as appropriate in coordination with other programme units,
6. Develop new health project ideas in coordination with other emergency response program units where needed (Shelter, NFIs Operations/Logistics, etc.) as well as with relevant regional and HQ units.
7. Oversee the resource deployment, activation, implementation, reporting and evaluation of the health related programs.
8. Provide periodic technical updates of all health activities and document/disseminate best practice materials in close coordination with the Chief of Mission, MHD and DOE at Headquarters.
9. Provide regular internal reporting on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs related to the medical components of IOM emergency response program, as well as for donors and partner agencies.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
kindly mention in the email subject the position you are applying for
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Other
Education Degree Details
Education and Experience
a) Completed University degree in Public Health and/or Medicine; post graduate degree in infectious diseases, paediatrics, psychiatry, internal medicine, public health or other is an advantage
b) minimum three years of relevant work experience
c) experience in the public health sector in Lebanon, with knowledge of project development, implementation and monitoring is an advantage
d) demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian system through work experience and/or studies.
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
f) personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility and drive for results
g) Proficiency in Office applications, including Word and Excel, internet explorer and basic knowledge of SPSS.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core behavioural IOM competencies:
• Accountability
• Client Orientation
• Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity and Initiative
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technological Awareness
a) Completed University degree in Public Health and/or Medicine; post graduate degree in infectious diseases, paediatrics, psychiatry, internal medicine, public health or other is an advantage
b) minimum three years of relevant work experience
c) experience in the public health sector in Lebanon, with knowledge of project development, implementation and monitoring is an advantage
d) demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian system through work experience and/or studies.
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
f) personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility and drive for results
g) Proficiency in Office applications, including Word and Excel, internet explorer and basic knowledge of SPSS.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core behavioural IOM competencies:
• Accountability
• Client Orientation
• Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity and Initiative
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technological Awareness
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No