Head Health Centre A - CLA - Internally for UNRWA staff only, H08

The incumbent manages a health centre providing general outpatient and special medical services including maternal and child health, supervises medical and para-medical staff, manages supplies and reporting, and maintains community relations. The role requires a medical degree and significant professional experience in health services management.

Responsibilities

• Provide general outpatient services and special services including maternal and child health, control of non-communicable diseases, and hospital referrals
• Perform medical examinations for applicants for special hardship assistance, newly recruited staff, periodic medical examinations of existing staff and extensions beyond retirement
• Participate in medical boards and ratify sick leaves for staff
• Manage the assigned health centre including organization of services, personnel supervision, supply management and reporting
• Directly supervise medical staff and provide guidance to nursing and para-medical staff; evaluate their performance
• Maintain relationships with local community and local authorities
• Ensure availability of medicine and medical supplies in terms of quantity, quality and validity; oversee ordering, receipt, survey reports for non-operational or expired items and destruction process
• Participate in on-the-job and in-service training of other staff according to approved plans
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• A medical degree from an accredited educational institution including an internship of at least twelve-month duration
• A valid license to practice medicine in the country of duty station (where applicable)
• At least six years of progressively responsible and relevant professional working experience
• Applicants are required to mention if they have close relative(s) in UNRWA and provide details if applicable
• Applicants are required to mention if they are a Palestine refugee and provide Registration Card Number if yes
• Candidates must declare any current or past affiliations with NGOs, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or activities/statements that could impact neutrality or independence in UN/UNRWA duties
• Candidates must indicate current involvement in any outside activities including employment, consultancy, board membership, public speaking/writing, teaching, conferences, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising, business ownership, or work for government/NGO/private company/charity/UNRWA partner/vendor
• Desirable qualification: Post-graduate degree or diploma in public health, family health or other related discipline
• Applicants must provide complete and accurate information in the application and may be subject to reference and background checks including academic credentials, employment history, ClearCheck, INTERPOL, and certification of non-conviction
• Applicants must commit to UNRWA values and standards including integrity, neutrality, and non-violence
• Applicants must not have committed violations of international human rights or humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment, or serious crimes other than minor traffic offences
• Applicants must have authorization to work in Lebanon and reside within commuting distance of Beirut duty station

Skills

• Medical Degree
• Medical Licensing
• Health Services Management
• Outpatient Care
• Maternal and Child Health
• Medical Staff Supervision
• Para-medical Staff Supervision
• Supplier Management
• Health Reporting
• Community Relations Management
• Public Health
• Family Health
• Background Checks
• Compliance with Humanitarian Law
• Authorization to Work

Languages

English, Arabic