Health Coordinator ( Qubbayat )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     ROLE PURPOSE: The Health and Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for the realization of the Emergency Health and Nutrition (H&N) programme in the field. Responsibilities include participation in technical assessments, collection of health and nutrition data, implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting of the project, as well as supervision of the health team, contributing to overall health and nutrition program, its appropriateness and quality. As the emergency H&N intervention is integrated within a multi-sectoral response along with NFI, Food Security, Shelter, Education and Child Protection, the Emergency H&N Officer will link closely with other respective sectors to ensure maximum possible integration of the project activities.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Work towards effective, timely and quality implementation of the emergency Health &Nutrition programme, including developing the field implementation plan Work directly in the field with children, youth, families and other stakeholders of the project location he/ she is allocated to, ensuring that information and support provided to beneficiaries is appropriate and reaching the most vulnerable Be actively involved in project planning, in regular communication with Health and Nutrition Advisor and line manager/field manager Responsible for all health activities in the field: within the primary health care centres; household visits; health awareness sessions and distributions Strengthen and maintain links with other sectors Participate in health and nutrition assessments as required Collect information regarding the overall health and nutrition situation and needs of the Syrian refugee children and their families in the community to ensure up to date knowledge of the health and nutrition situation at field level at all times Organise and implement/ support the team with the organization and implementation of awareness sessions for refugee children, adolescents, families (pregnant and lactating women in particular) and communities at large. Ensure quality of the Health & Nutrition team activities, including coaching and supporting all team members as well as ensuring relevant tools/indicators are in place Ensure monitoring plan is in place and applied, and build capacity of the staff carrying out the work including staff at health facilities Performance management/evaluation of  team staff Develop, organise and participate in delivery of trainings Participate in the recruitment of Health and Nutrition field staff Participate in any Health and Nutrition outbreak response/survey or assessment Produce timely reports for internal use on the ongoing activities of the project. Participate in health working group meetings and any other relevant external meetings and liaise with UNHCR focal points and other organisations working in the field of health in country (or in the area assigned) Representation of Save the Children with visits to the Health & Nutrition programme activities, by donors, members, management team and other visitors Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct,  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE   Degree in Health or Nutrition Minimum 2 years experience in health programs, preferably in public health, reproductive health or  maternal and child health care Experience in project coordination, monitoring, documentation and report writing Experience in field work and community mobilization Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English Training facilitation Computer skills Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment  Available to travel in country   Recommended knowledge and experience: Children’ Rights /child rights programming Health and nutrition in emergencies Familiarity with international standards and guidelines on implementing Health Programs in Emergencies (SPHERE, Red Cross/Crescent Code of Conduct) Familiarity with refugee communities in country of operation   APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on July  11th  .                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.