Public Health Officer - Beirut

Key responsibilities  

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 and  
• The job holder needs to have a high level of communication skills and teamwork capacity  
• The job holder needs to have an excellent attention to detail and work organization  

Health Facilities Supervision 

• Represent RI at the supported facilities (PHCs) and ensure efficient communication with the PHC Managers. 
• The job holder should demonstrate a high level of cultural sensitivity, professionalism, politeness and objectivity when dealing with the beneficiaries under all circumstances.   
• Provide the needed support and assistance for the health staff located at RI’s supported PHCCs in order to deliver quality health services while ensuring alignment with the programmatic plans and deliverables. 
• Ensure the availability of all supplies and equipment needed for the health facilities, report concerns to Program Manager.  
• Collect means of verification and essential paperwork from the facilities and ensure transparent and accurate billing of patients and RI. 
• Ensure the implementation of rehabilitation services at RI’s PHCCs and support the centers in identifying qualified personnel. 
• Develop a capacity building plan for the supported PHC staff, organize training and on-the-job coaching accordingly.  
• In coordination with the Quality Control Officer and Field Medical Coordinator, assist in the development of an improvement plan for the supported health facilities to improve the quality of services provided and follow up on the implementation plan accordingly.  

Team Management  

• Follow up and supervise the daily work of RI staff under direct supervision (CHWs) and provide the needed guidance. The job holder must ensure that the behavioral and technical competencies of the team as demonstrated on the field with the beneficiaries are up to the expectation of Relief International and in alignment with RI’s code of conduct.  
• Conduct Field Visits with the CHWs to monitor their work and interaction with beneficiaries while providing constructive feedback and support. 
• Build the capacity of the CHWs for active participation and control of communicable diseases, safe identification and referrals of GBV survivors and Mental Health illnesses, and malnutrition in their communities. 
• Ensure effective communication within the team to foster collaborative work environment and smooth referrals from community to PHCC, from PHCC to advanced diagnostic care and/or hospitals. 
• Ensure that the CHWs demonstrate a high level of professionalism while working or coordinating with beneficiaries, their family members, and any internal or external party; any incident or work-related conflict should be immediately reported by the team to the Public Health Officer. 
• Follow up on the team’s schedules and field visits and ensure high quality deliverables (data collection and regular reporting). 

Coordination and Reporting  

• As needed, represent RI in external meetings in the Bekaa or BML area including Health working Group, Nutrition Sector meetings, other ad hoc meetings.  
• Follow up on the daily implementation of the project activities and report any challenges to the Health Program Manager. 
• Coordinate internally with Supply Chain and Operation, Finance, Award and Partnership, 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 tasks related to the LHF project when requested by the Program Manager.  
• The Job holder should ensure that any gaps, delays and concerns regarding implementation are directly reported to the program Manager to identify corrective actions accordingly. 

Behavior and conduct: 

• Ensure adherence to Protection and Safeguarding policies, maintaining confidentiality, promoting a safe space for beneficiaries, and adhering to RI’s standards and code of conduct at all times. 
• Acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable for being respectful, inclusive and professional 
• Reports any concerns 

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

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

Integrity

Adaptability

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Sustainability

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