Associate Specialist, Health Field Site

JOB SUMMARY :

This position will monitor and improve overall service supervision at a number of supported primary health care centers.

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

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

Monitor IMC program activities in the supported facilities through daily field visits for data collection, feedback, assessment and follow up of health service delivery including : reproductive health, child health, and Noncommunicable diseases (NCD) services. Also, through implementing tracer activities (monitoring patient and service flow), interviews, and other related tools Diagnostics : support IMC’s pre-approval process if requested by the health field management. Primary health care center Capacity Building : Action plan : Develop and implement action plans aimed to improve identified gaps at supported Primary health care centers in coordination with the quality team, other health field team members, and the relevant Primary health care center staff Trainings : Develop and deliver in-house capacity building as required. Provide evaluation of the effectiveness of trainings delivered to supported facilities, report results, and come up with recommendations. Holistic Care : Coordinate with Primary health care center focal point to map other health care institutions, social service organizations, or other agencies present in the catchment area to enhance continuity and holistic care through patient referrals Internal Coordination with other IMC Field Staff to ensure smooth and proper implementation of program : Coordinate closely with the health program support to ensure all proper documents are available for payments at the supported facility Coordinate with pharmacy team, check for medication stock outs and fundamental pharmacy management standards as well as identify supply and equipment needs Track Non-food items distribution to support Community health team Refer patients to other IMC sectors for services Reporting : Develop monthly reports, this includes : vulnerability, qualitative, and quantitative reports. Weekly follow up on proper data entry on the health information system at Primary health care centers. Monitor weekly EWARN submission to MoPH and report EWARN findings to area manager and area medical advisors Performing Joint visit to IMC-supported Primary health care centers with MOPH PHC Coordinators Prepare Primary heath care center fact sheets before donor visits Data Analysis : Plan and conduct public health studies / activities through Primary health care canters that aim to promote health and disease prevention Implement the response to an emergency need for health care such as the outbreak of an infectious disease

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically, a Bachelor’s in Nursing. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Typically, 4+ years of relevant experience as a registered Nurse in Lebanon. 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 values Flexible and creative

Desirable

NGO experience Experience in Primary Health care Able to take initiative within a defined framework Microsoft office skills

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