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.
- Lebanon
- South Lebanon
- Tyr (Sour)
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 30/06/2021.
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).
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