Health Program Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International (RI) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to alleviating suffering, restoring dignity, and fostering self-sufficiency for the world's most vulnerable populations. Established in 2000, RI operates in multiple countries across the globe, focusing on health, education, and livelihoods. The organization is committed to providing effective and sustainable solutions to complex challenges faced by communities in crisis. With a diverse workforce, RI emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and collaboration in achieving its mission, ensuring that all team members contribute their unique perspectives and skills to create a lasting impact.

Job Overview:
The Health Program Coordinator plays a crucial role in overseeing the technical aspects of health-related activities within the organization. This position is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of primary health care services, health systems strengthening interventions, community health activities, mental health services, and emergency health responses. The coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager to manage health teams and support health facilities, ensuring compliance with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) protocols and donor requirements. Additionally, the coordinator will temporarily assume program management responsibilities during the maternity leave of the Health Program Manager, ensuring continuity in project leadership and implementation. This role requires a strong understanding of public health programming and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Health Program Coordinator will oversee the implementation of all health sector interventions, ensuring alignment with project objectives, donor requirements, and international standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing primary health care services, maternal and child health, reproductive health services, communicable disease prevention, mental health support, and emergency health responses.
• Providing technical guidance to field teams and ensuring integration of protection and accountability principles in health activities.
• Conducting regular supervisory visits and audits to strengthen service delivery and ensure compliance with MoPH and WHO standards.
• Monitoring service delivery quality and patient outcomes across supported facilities.
• Ensuring the availability of medical supplies and addressing operational challenges faced by PHCC management teams.
• Supervising community health activities and ensuring effective implementation of health awareness campaigns and disease surveillance.
• Participating in health sector working groups and representing the organization in technical discussions.
• Conducting performance reviews and supporting staff development initiatives.
• Coordinating project mobilization activities during the Health Program Manager's maternity leave, ensuring compliance with donor commitments and effective implementation of project plans.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in public health, medicine, nursing, health management, or a related field. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public health programming is required, with at least three years in a coordination, supervisory, or management role. Demonstrated experience in managing primary healthcare programs and supporting health facilities is essential. Candidates should also have experience in humanitarian and emergency response settings, as well as managing health projects funded by institutional donors. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills are necessary for success in this role.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public health, medicine, nursing, or health management. Advanced degrees or certifications in public health or related disciplines may be advantageous and demonstrate a commitment to professional development in the health sector.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public health programming, with at least three years in a coordination or management role. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing primary healthcare programs and experience in humanitarian settings, demonstrating the ability to work effectively under pressure and in emergency contexts.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory for this position, as effective communication with diverse stakeholders is crucial. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly if they enhance the ability to engage with local communities and partners.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in Beirut, Lebanon. The role involves temporary program management responsibilities during the maternity leave of the Health Program Manager, ensuring continuity in project leadership and implementation. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.