Project Assistant (Public Health)

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM), and direct supervision of the Health Programme Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for assisting in the implementation of  IOM’s health assistance activities to meet specific obligations within IOM’s multi-sectorial Migration Crisis Operational Framework. The incumbent is expected to carry out his/ her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards,  maintaining partnerships with Government, international organizations and non-governmental agencies, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities. In particular, he /she will:   Disseminate  information on the referral system and its procedures to the supported health facilities and beneficiaries, and assist in monitoring its implementation. Assist in field level monitoring of the health facilities supported by IOM, including monitoring of data collection, invoices, use of the funds allocated, staff attendance, and opening hours of the facilities. Maintain regular and direct contact with the personnel of the health facilities, and collect feedback Assist in monitoring the medication consumption for Bekaa primary health care centers (PHCs) on weekly basis. Participate in assessments/surveys of the beneficiaries’ health needs and needs of the supported health facilities Assist in TB project activities in Bekaa such as screening campaigns and awareness sessions, and NCD Research project activities. Report any difficulties and challenges to the IOM health unit Assist in drafting regular reports of field activities, and share  relevant information needed for  project proposal development, donor reports and other documents Participate in Health Working Group meetings and other meetings in Bekaa, as required in close coordination with the supervisor. Perform such other duties as may be assigned