Head Health Centre A - Saida - Internally - for UNRWA staff only
Organizational Context
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is a UN body established in 1949 to assist and protect approximately 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, and Gaza. Its mission is to foster human development pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East, employing over 30,000 staff and funded primarily by voluntary contributions.
Job Purpose
The Head Health Centre A role is responsible for managing a health centre and providing comprehensive outpatient and specialized health services. This includes maternal and child health, non-communicable disease control, and managing hospital referrals. The position involves performing medical examinations for various purposes, such as assessing applicants for hardship assistance, new staff, and conducting periodic and retirement-related medical checks. A key aspect of the role is supervising medical and para-medical staff, ensuring their performance meets standards, and providing guidance. The incumbent also manages health centre operations, including service organization, personnel oversight, supply chain management for medicines and medical supplies, and reporting. Additionally, the role requires maintaining relationships with the local community and authorities, participating in staff training, and performing other assigned duties.
Responsibilities
Provide general outpatient and specialized health services, including maternal and child health, non-communicable disease management, and hospital referrals. Conduct medical examinations for hardship assistance applicants, new staff, periodic staff checks, and extensions beyond retirement. Participate in medical boards and ratify sick leaves. Manage the assigned health centre, overseeing service organization, personnel supervision, supply management, and reporting. Directly supervise medical staff and provide guidance and performance evaluation for nursing and para-medical staff. Maintain relationships with local communities and authorities. Ensure the availability, quality, and validity of medicines and medical supplies, managing ordering, receipt, and disposal of expired items. Participate in on-the-job and in-service training for staff. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Work Experience
A minimum of six years of progressively responsible and relevant professional working experience is required. Experience in public health, family health, or a related discipline is desirable.
Skills
Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results, Relating and Networking, Applying Technical Expertise, Analyzing, Coping with Pressure and Setbacks, Leading and Supervising.