Head Health Centre B (Fixed Term) - Health Programme - Field Office West Bank - For Internal Candidates Only. Grade HL07

Organizational Context

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is a UN agency established in 1949, mandated to assist and protect approximately 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank/Gaza Strip. Its mission is to foster human development pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East, funded by voluntary contributions. This role is based in the Field Office West Bank and reports to the Area Health Officer.

Job Purpose

This role serves as the Head of the Health Centre, responsible for providing comprehensive outpatient services, including maternal and child health, non-communicable disease management, and hospital referrals. The incumbent performs medical examinations for various purposes, such as special hardship assistance, staff recruitment, and periodic health checks. A key function is the management of the health centre, encompassing service organization, personnel supervision, supply chain management, and reporting. The position also involves supervising and evaluating the performance of medical, nursing, and para-medical staff, fostering relationships with the local community and authorities, and ensuring the availability and quality of medicines and medical supplies. The role contributes to the overall health and well-being of Palestine refugees.

Responsibilities

The Head Health Centre is responsible for delivering general outpatient and specialized health services, including maternal and child health and non-communicable disease management. This includes conducting medical examinations for hardship assistance, new staff, periodic checks, and participating in medical boards. The role involves managing the health centre's operations, including service organization, personnel supervision, supply management, and reporting. A significant duty is supervising and evaluating the performance of medical, nursing, and para-medical staff. The incumbent will also maintain relationships with local communities and authorities, ensure the availability and quality of medicines and medical supplies, and oversee their ordering and destruction of expired items. Participation in staff training and performing other assigned duties are also key responsibilities.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible and relevant professional working experience is required. Experience in managing health services and supervising staff is essential. Residency in or proximity to the West Bank or Jerusalem, with a valid ID, is desirable.

Skills

Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results. Functional Competencies: Relating and Networking, Applying Technical Expertise, Analyzing, Coping with Pressure and Setbacks, Leading and Supervising.

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