Quality Control Officer - Bekaa

Accountability and Complexity 

The position requires a high level of independence and problem-solving skills  

The job holder will have some decision-making authority within the scope of his/her job description; however, he/she needs to discuss decisions with the Health Program Coordinator   

The job holder needs to have a high level of communication skills and team work capacity  

The job holder needs to have an excellent attention to detail and work organization  

Health Facilities Supervision 

Work closely with the PHCC staff to develop Quality Improvement Plans based on the needs and requirements of the center. 

 Improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at the PHCC in alignment with MOPH SOPs, developing and implementing the right system to check and reinforce accurate documentation for effective and efficient implementation of the project. 

Ensure the implementation and maintenance of quality improvement processes at the PHCC and Hospital, including monitoring and following up on corrective action plans as needed. The Quality Control Officer will also evaluate patient satisfaction survey results and address patient complaints, providing recommendations for corrective measures and improvement strategies. 

Engage directly with staff at the PHCC and Hospital to review clinical guidelines and protocols in accordance with MOPH and international standards. Ensure compliance with the SOPs to minimize risk areas or gaps in the implementation procedures, regularly monitoring progress. 

Regularly monitor the progress of the PHCC and Hospital towards achieving improvement action plans, supporting them to meet quality indicators. 

Complete a Performance-Based Financing (PBF) scoresheet and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) for the PHCC on a quarterly basis. 

Prepare Purchase Requests in reference to the PBF scores for the PHCC on a quarterly basis. 

Conduct weekly field visits with the RI health team to the PHCC and Hospital. 

Complete the MOPH’s quality checklist every 6 months on PHENICS and the priority checklist as needed. 

Provide on-the-job training to staff at the PHCC and Hospital to fill the gaps identified in the quality improvement plan. 

Participate with RI’s health team in assessing new health facilities in Bekaa and identifying potential PHCCs for support. 

Behavior and conduct  

Ensures that behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies  

Acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable for being respectful, inclusive and professional 

Reports any concerns 

Coordination and Reporting  

Follow up on the daily implementation of the project activities and report any challenges to the Health Program Coordinator. 

Coordinate internally with Supply Chain and Operation, Finance, MEAL and Safeguarding and accountability departments. 

Coordinate with the Nutrition Coordinator and Mental Health colleagues to ensure necessary capacity building is delivered to RI’s team and referral process is error-free. 

Perform any other task related to the LHF project when requested by the Program Coordinator.  

The Job holder should ensure that any gaps, delays and concerns regarding implementation are directly reported to the program coordinator to identify corrective actions accordingly. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Relief International is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Relief International (RI) is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to RI’s Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

RI Values

Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:

Integrity

Adaptability

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Sustainability