Field Coordinator (Hospitals)

The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) is committed to support mental health inpatient units in operationalizing work and long-term facilities in de-institutionalization in line with international standards and the national mental health strategy for Lebanon (2024-2030). In order to do so, the programme is recruiting a field coordinator to conduct regular visits to hospitals to support facilities in implementing care that is person-centered, and rights-based. The location of this position is in Beirut with frequent field trips to cazas (3 days of field visits a week).

A. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular field trips to facilities (General hospitals with mental health inpatient unit and long-term institutions).
• Follow up on the operations of mental health inpatient units in general hospitals and long-term institutions including de-institutionalization plans.
• Assess progress to targets, challenges, good practices, and provide support and recommendations.
• Monitor the implementations of the recommendations from previous visits.
• Administer, when needed, checklists and surveys pertinent to following up on the progress of activities.
• Support capacity building sessions and on the job coaching as needed.
• Complete field documentation when needed.
• Participate in coordination meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with the relevant supervisor to provide the required support.
• Prepare visit reports and monthly reports that summarize activities done.

B. DELIVERABLES

• Field visits reports with findings and recommendations.
• Follow up tracking document for implementation of work and de-institutionalization plans.
• Contribution to project monitoring requirements and evaluation reports.
• Capacity building documentation, when needed.
• Meeting Minutes, when needed.

C. QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, nursing, or related field,
• A minimum of 3 years of proven previous experience in working in mental health services, conducting field visits and monitoring visits or related fields,
• Knowledge of mental health inpatient units’ operations, hospitals standards, QualityRights is a plus.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Relevant Skills

• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent reporting and analytical skills.
• Good Microsoft office skills.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Commitment to person-centered care, bio-psycho-social model, and rights-based approach
• Motorized.

D. REPORTING LINE:

The Field Coordinator (Hospitals) reports to the Project Manager.