Lebanon: Lebanon - A Health Coordinator

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. The association leads in average 200 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 7 million people in 21 countries – in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe and France.

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Humanitarian situation and needs:

As the Syrian Crisis is in its seven year, the number of Syrians seeking refuge in other countries has reached an unprecedented scale. With more than 250,000 people killed, 1.2 million injured and 6.5 million people displaced, there are now 13.5 million vulnerable people inside Syria alone. Over 4.8 million refugees from Syria have fled to neighbouring countries particularly Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt After Turkey, Lebanon is the second host country for Syrian refugees with 1.5 million refugees for an overall population of less than 4.5 million (Source: LCRP 2018). Prior to this crisis, Lebanon was already hosting 300,000 Palestinian refugees and 1.5 million of the Lebanese people are considered vulnerable; the pressure on the Lebanese government and local population is very high.

Humanitarian consequences:

An unprecedented number of civilians (refugees and host communities) are affected by the protracted Syrian crisis, in terms of increased impoverishment and vulnerability. Syrian refugees in particular are exposed to constant violation of the Humanitarian laws, with little perspective for them to reach a sustainable solution (resettlement to a third country, local integration or return to country of origin). There are not located in camps but scattered in areas inhabited by impoverished and vulnerable Lebanese communities further stretching limited or non-existent sources of income and public services at the local level.

The spillover of the Syrian crisis into Lebanon compounded pre-existing vulnerabilities among the Lebanese society. Refugee populations have in many cases settled in areas inhabited by impoverished and vulnerable Lebanese communities further stretching limited or non-existent sources of income and public services at the local level. This situation will place an increased economic strain on the families, and in addition to the expected decrease in basic assistance due to low funding levels, an escalation in negative coping mechanisms (such as begging, child labor, child marriages, sexual services for food/accommodation, petty crime, etc.) might be witnessed.

Our actions in the field:

Present in the country since 1996, PUI has a long experience in assisting conflict affected populations in Akkar, Beirut, Mount Lebanon, South and Nabatieh governorates. Since 2012, PUI has been actively involved in the Lebanon emergency response to the Syrian crisis.
In 2018, PUI aims to reinforce the ability of each vulnerable community to become self-reliant and resilient to crisis through 3 strategic pillars targeting the most vulnerable populations (poorest Lebanese, most vulnerable Syrians Refugees, Populations of Palestinian camps and gatherings) :

• Access to quality infrastructure and services
• Access to safe, stable, sufficient and sustainable livelihoods.
• Core humanitarian assistance for most vulnerable individuals

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As part of our actions in Lebanon, we are looking for a Health Coordinator.

The Health Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the health program Implementation and providing leadership, strategic vision and technical support to all aspects of the health program in Lebanon. S/He is the focal point for the identification of programmatic priorities, design and direction for health programming in operational areas, as well as any other areas where needs are identified.

S/He will promote the quality of care provided through the PU-AMI health services, and will ensure that the health program is implemented in accordance with international protocols, guidelines and best practices, along with national programming, standards and regulations.

S/He will report to and be support directly to the Deputy Head of Mission (DHOM) in the planning, design, implementation, supervision in the health portfolio.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Strategy: Working alongside the Coordination team, s/he participates in the design of the PUI country strategy. S/he leads the development of the health strategy component and health-related initiatives. S/he is the health technical focal point at mission level.

Programme implementation: S/he is overall responsible for the health program development, implementation and management. S/he ensures that health projects are in line with PUI’s health policy and country program strategy and monitors them for quality and efficiency.

Representation, external coordination and partnership: S/he represents the organization to partners, authorities and local stakeholders involved in implementing health-related programmes. Ensures the active participation of PUI in national sectorial working groups and forums, and develops sectorial partnerships aligning with the health strategy.

Staff technical management, supervision and capacity building: S/he provides technical support to the PUI health teams, provides support to project managers for recruiting technical staff, identifies capacity building needs and supervises technical training activities based on. S/he is the focal point for local/international interns during short term missions.

Training and Experiences:

Training:

Medical Doctor or extensive medical experience,
Master in Public Health, Master in Business Administration.

Experience:

At least 5 years’ experience leading health programming, especially in regards to Primary Health Care
At least 5 years’ experience working as a technical advisor/managing projects
At least 5 years’ experience working for an NGO
Personnel management experience

Knowledge and skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills,
Excellent representation and liaison with external parties
Strong knowledge on project management, monitoring, evaluation.
Strong knowledge of working in consortium
Strong knowledge of health information and surveillance systems
Strong knowledge in community health intervention and behavioural change
Strong knowledge managing quantitative and qualitative data
Knowledge of health service strengthening in the Middle East, particularly for Lebanon

Software: Excellent computer skills essential, including ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and database management software.Langues parlées

Languages: English Mandatory

Proposed terms:

Fixed-Term Contrat– 12 months

Starting Date: August 2018

Monthly Gross Income: from 2 200€ up to 2 530€ depending on the experience in international solidarity + 50€ per semester with PUI.

Cost Covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
Housing in collective accommodation
Daily Living Expenses (« Per diem »)

Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months
Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

For more information about our job offer, please look at the complete description on our website!

Please send your application to Jean-Christophe Ouedraogo, Human Resources Officer for Expatriates, at recrutement@premiere-urgence.org