Public Health Program Coordinator

About the Hariri Foundation (HF)

The Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development is a Lebanese non-governmental organization with special consultative status in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Tha Hariri Foundation is dedicated to sustainable development across various sectors, including Education & Digital Transformation, Socioeconomic Development, Active Citizenship, Sustainability & Climate Action, and Public Health & Wellbeing. HF operates in partnership with stakeholders to promote citizen engagement, social cohesion, and community resilience.

Position Overview

The Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development is seeking a dynamic and skilled Program Coordinator as part of its Public Health & Wellbeing Program. The Public Health Coordinator oversees the operations of the Public Health & Wellbeing Program, conducts research, supports policy creation, and enhances evidence-based decision-making through extensive data collection. This role also involves organizing events, training programs, and health awareness campaigns to promote collaboration and improve healthcare services and sector preparedness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee general programmatic operations of the Public Health & Wellbeing Program.
• Conduct scientific and applied research in the field of public health or health in all policies with relevant institutes and organizations
• Support the creation of content regarding public policies, developmental status quo and opportunities for improving the healthcare sector.
• Enhance evidence-based policy-making through extensive data collection methods among medical and healthcare institutions.
• Organize events to promote dialogue between health institutions and authorities.
• Organize training programs and assessments to assess and enhance health preparedness and response.
• Launch a research program at the network level (within the Health Observatory mechanisms).
• Conduct specialized medical and health training courses for medical staff and volunteers.
• Design and deliver health awareness programs among healthcare sectors and through online/offline campaigns to diverse target groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field (minimum); Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred certifications in public health or project management.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public health program management, research, or policy development.
• Proficiency in public health research, data collection, and analysis for policy-making.
• Knowledge of systems thinking, action planning, medical waste management, EHR systems, drug addiction, PWSN, M/SMEs in public health, and disaster drills.
• Experience in managing public health programs, organizing events, and conducting training programs.
• Skills in designing and delivering health awareness campaigns.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership abilities for managing teams and projects.
• Proficiency in statistical software, data visualization tools, and health information systems.