Background Information/Organizational Context
The Public Health Intern will support UNHCR Public Health Unit in its implementation and delivery of programs for the Syrian Refugee Crisis. S/he will assist with ensuring International Health and Nutrition minimum standards are met to minimize avoidable mortality and morbidity among populations of concern. The Public Health Intern will be under the direct supervision of the Assistant Public Health Officer in Tyre.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the implementation of the public health referral system including support with:
- Following up on individual cases referred in order to ensure access of persons of concern to healthcare;
- Applying the public health principles and channeling of cases through the existing primary and secondary health care services;
- Seeking support for particular health cases from relevant health actors;
- Keeping track of individual cases received for better tracking and generating thematic figures for potential support;
- Drafting complaint reports in case of non-conformity in implementation;
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation of indicators relevant to the Lebanon public health program through support with:
- Completing the quarterly phone interviews for persons of concern who were supported with secondary health care services;
- Automating and filing the monitoring visit reports;
- Drafting points on trends observed;
- Assist with updating and disseminating information materials on public health based on standard practices and policies among partners;
- Assist the Assistant Public Health Officer, in other duties relevant to service delivery for refugees.
Intervention Sectors
Refugees
Location
- Lebanon
- South Lebanon
- Tyr (Sour)
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Internship
Application Submission Guidelines
Interested qualified external persons meeting the requirements of the attached Job Description can apply online through the following website: https://lb.unhcrjobs.org/ no later than COB 16/03/2021.
Please note that only applications received through the above website will be accepted and no applications will be accepted through email.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position, applications form individuals with special needs are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for the written test and/or oral interview.
UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. UNHCR has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment. Successful candidates will be subject to mandatory UN Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment clearance check prior to receiving an offer.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
Less than one year
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Minimum Qualifications Required
University degree - preferably in level qualification in Public Health, Nutrition or related field preferred
3 months of relevant experience in progressively responsible functions, preferably with some experience in an international capacity is desirable
Working knowledge of English and Arabic is essential
Eligibility
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Recent graduate (those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and
Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization.
An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of
UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
University degree - preferably in level qualification in Public Health, Nutrition or related field preferred
3 months of relevant experience in progressively responsible functions, preferably with some experience in an international capacity is desirable
Working knowledge of English and Arabic is essential
Eligibility
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Recent graduate (those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and
Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization.
An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of
UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No