Health officer - Beirut

The Health Officer plays a key role in the implementation of the IRC’s emergency health response through close follow-up and monitoring of health activities.

The role includes regular field visits, close coordination with health actors, and proactive support to partners in resolving operational and technical challenges.

Major Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation & Field Follow-Up

• Support the implementation and follow-up of emergency health activities in targeted areas.
• Conduct regular field visits to PHCCs, collective shelters, and community-based activities.
• Follow up on day-to-day implementation of partner-led and IRC-supported activities.
• Support outreach activities, mobile services, and emergency response interventions.
• Ensure health activities are implemented in line with IRC procedures, technical guidance, and MoPH protocols.
• Support the organization and follow-up of awareness sessions and outreach activities.
• Assist in identifying operational challenges and escalating issues to supervisors when needed.
• Support referrals and follow-up of vulnerable cases to health and specialized services.

Monitoring, data collection and reporting

• Monitor activities and support tracking of indicators, targets, and workplans.
• Support verification and compilation of partners’ reports and activity data.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and timely documentation of activities and referrals.
• Coordinate with MEAL and partners to ensure quality data collection and reporting.
• Contribute to internal sitreps, updates, and activity reports as requested.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with PHCCs, local partners, municipalities, and community focal points to support implementation.
• Maintain regular communication with partner focal points and field teams.
• Support coordination between IRC departments including Health, Protection, Supply Chain, and MEAL.
• Participate in relevant meetings and field coordination activities as requested.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: Health coordinator

Job Requirements:

  Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in health program implementation, preferably in emergency or humanitarian settings.
• Experience working with NGOs and/or community-based health interventions
• Experience in PHC, SRH, MHPSS, or outreach activities is an asset

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with communities and partners.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in rapidly changing environments.
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
• Basic reporting and data management skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health or another relevant health-related field.

Language Skills: 

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic are required.

Preferred experience & skills:

• Previous experience in emergency response.
• Familiarity with MoPH systems and PHCC settings.
• Knowledge of community-based health programming and referral pathways.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to conduct frequent field visits and travel within operational areas. 

​​​​​​​The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.