Head of center- Achrafieh

Description: 

The Head of Center manages a team of social workers, officers, logistics and operations assistant, nurses, pharmacist and she is responsible for overseeing project implementation at the center level, and communicating the achievements and challenges to Amel Headquarters and other stakeholders. She works under the supervision of the program coordinator.

Main Responsibilities:

Management of Project Implementation.

• Ensure smooth implementation, harmonization and effective use of the available resources.
• Manage, monitor and assess the implementation of the center activities in compliance with the project agreement, objectives and Amel internal coherence.
• Set priorities, propose modifications or corrective actions for each activity that fit with the interest.
• Liaise with staff to ensure proper documentation of finances and financial reporting.
• Supervise staff, follow-up on staff attendance, and monitor performance to ensure that activities are delivered according to the expected results and the terms of contracts.
• Lead team meetings and conduct one-on-one meetings with staff to ensure effective communication and synergy between activity areas.
• request investigation and report in cases of violation, and issue written warnings when necessary.
• Approving the calendar and vacations of the employees of the center.
• Ensuring the participation of the center’s employees in the appropriate educational and training courses.
• Leading the health care team with a team spirit and effective communication with everyone working in the center, and providing an atmosphere of comfort, confidence and reassurance.

Enhancing and developing the center services

• Supervising the organization, arrangement and cleanliness of the center.
• Work to develop and raise the level of performance in primary health care.
• Supervising and participating in the preparation of work plans and procedures for the center.
• Follow up, develop and activate policies and procedures for work in line with the accreditation requirements issued by the Ministry of Public Health for primary health care centers and project funders.
• Supervising active participation in national campaigns, seasons, special occasions and emergency situations.
• Maintaining professional confidentiality and privacy with regard to the affairs of beneficiaries and workers.
• Participation in the various committees inside and outside the center.
• Identify needs for additional training and continuous support necessary for staff development and well-being.

financial management

• Ensure proper receipts and documentation of expenditures
• Oversee petty cash available at the center
• Make budget and purchase requests and reconcile expenditures on a monthly basis
• Manage, monitor and track expenses according to the budget.

occupational safety responsibility

• Commitment to provide a healthy, safe, and good environment for all center occupants (patients, workers and visitors) within high quality health and safety standards.
• Take all the measurements when there are infectious diseases, in coordination with the competent authorities, the health observer (Ministry of Health, municipalities ...) and the medical coordinator in the institution.
• Participate with all the parties present in the health center’s work environment (the municipality...) regarding infection control.
• Building and strengthening public relations to secure funding sources.
• Building professional relationships with charitable organizations, NGOs and civil society institutions.
• Follow up on the educational and training courses.
• Adherence to the instructions and guidelines related to general occupational safety in order to secure self-protection and protect workers and beneficiaries.
• Providing essential medicines according to the list established by the Ministry of Health, on a continuous basis and in sufficient quantity for the beneficiaries of the center.
• Securing the logistics needs of the center, including: equipment and supplies necessary for its operation (medical equipment, medicines, office supplies, cleaning tools and materials, maintenance and repair supplies...)
• Supervising the identification of health centers’ needs for medical and non-medical devices and furniture and working to complete them.