Public Health Officer

Job Summary: Medical Teams International has been implementing health service delivery in 120  Syrian refugee settlements in the Bekaa Valley, in collaboration with local partners. In response to the LCRP and an increasing burden on PHC clinics, MTI is shifting our focus to support PHC quality and subsidize consultations.  This Zahle-based position is responsible for coordinating MTI’s PHC-related project management.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Audit PHC records to reconcile project disbursements with patient records.
Collect and systemize information on progress of the indicators of each activity of the PHC project
Ensure that all data is collected into Activity Info on a monthly basis
Ensure that all field-data is collected in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure that all data is stored efficiently in soft and hard copies.
Conduct qualitative data collection through frequent visits to the PHC supported by MTI and have discussions with beneficiaries, following up on beneficiaries complaints (Hotline and complaint boxes)
Ensure that complaint boxes in MTI supported PHC are visible to beneficiaries and needed tools for reporting are always in place
Ensure that complaint mechanisms for reporting (Hotline and complaint boxes) are understandable, friendly to use and clear for beneficiaries
Coordinate closely and regularly with the Monitoring and Evaluation officer on all data collection, data entry, and data analysis
Liaise closely with PHC Project Manager and Field Staff for field-visits
Plan and follow up on the timeline of all the M&E activities within the PHC
Assist in the design, creation, and implementation of different M&E tools.
Ensure that project level means of verification are available and organized at the project site.
Report immediately on achievements or difficulties faced on the field to CM.

 
Disclaimer
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Education

University degree in Public Health

 
Experience

A minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar field
Previous administrative experience in the health sector is a must

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Commitment to Medical Teams International mission statement.
Must be able to exercise considerable initiative.

Ability to work well in a team and under pressure and in response to changing needs.
Ability to plan well, set own targets and meet them.
Ability to deal with difficult, often frustrating work situations
High degree of responsibility, initiative, emotional stability, the ability to prioritize a heavy workload and to delegate accordingly, culturally sensitive
Professional attitude and the ability to build successful working relationships
Experience in and knowledge of the Syrian situation and response is considered a strong asset.
Familiarity with medical diagnoses and tests.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Lebanese health system.

 
Communication Skills

Expressing ideas in written form; editing; revising; Preparing concise and logically written materials 
Organizing and presenting ideas effectively for both formal and spontaneous speeches 
Participating in group discussions
Interacting effectively with peers, and superiors
Demonstrating effective social behavior in a variety of settings and under different circumstances 
Identifying reasonable standards for assessing the appropriateness of an action
Maintaining group cooperation and support
Strong interpersonal skills
Showing loyalty to an organization
Being punctual and working efficiently 

 
Computer Skills  

Apply the basic computer skills
Knowledge of Microsoft office including word, excel, power point, and outlook
Using HTML and other web design tools
Understanding and using different operating systems like Windows