Deputy Manager, Health Field Site, Lebanon - Bekaa Area

JOB SUMMARY:  Supports Health field team and directly supervises the Health field team in implementing project activities. Coordinates with M&E for reporting and data collection. Coordinates with external stakeholders on a regional/community level and works with the accountability team on addresses community complaints.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Support the Health field team by conducting joint field visits to Primary Health Care Centers:  
     o    monitoring and improving on processes contributing to program indicators 
     o    routine revision of Primary Health Care Centers improvement plan, meeting with relevant stakeholders 
     o    providing any needed technical support  
     o    guidance on the selection of health promotion and disease prevention activities planned by the Health field team and Primary Health Care Centers 

•    Internal Coordination: with all other IMC Field Staff to ensure smooth and proper implementation of program 
     o    Track Non-food items distribution 

•    External Coordination: Participate in the sectoral meetings and other stakeholder meeting if requested by supervisor 

•    Reporting: collect and submit monthly reports prepared by the health field team.  
     o    Review EWARN weekly findings if requested  
     o    Liaise with Health Information System team to contact MoPH where training on the health information system is required 
     o    Coordinate with the M&E team to collect all requested data and analysis 

•    Coordinate with community health team, accountability team, and partner organizations regarding patient referral 

•    Capacity Building for Primary Health Care Centers 
     o    Identify training needs at the supported centers 
     o    Provide support and guidance to health field team when developing and delivering in-house capacity building activities as required 

•    Report back on a daily basis to the health field management team on all activities in the field. 

•    Community-based Feedback: Respond to complaints sent through accountability hotline 

•    Compile and review all diagnostic tracking sheets and compare with payment 

•    Accompany field team during donor visits as requested by the supervisor

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. 

Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS *

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Typically, a Bachelor’s in Nursing or any other medical field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
•    Typically, 4+ years of relevant experience in similar position.
•    Excellent communication skills 
•    Able to work within a team 
•    Strong commitment to work 
•    Able to work under stress 
•    Strong commitment to the organization and its value
Desirable
•    Master’s degree in Public Health is a plus  
•    NGO experience  
•    Experience in Primary Health care 
•    Senior position at a Hospital, PHCC, or any Health-focused NGO
•    Advanced reporting skills both qualitative and quantitative  
•    Advanced Microsoft excel skills 

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL OR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Please note, for Lebanon-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Lebanon. Since the position is a national role, we are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.