Head Health Centre A - Saida (Internal, UNRWA Staff Only)

About the role

UNRWA is recruiting internally for a Head of Health Centre A in Saida, Lebanon, for UNRWA staff only. The incumbent reports to the Area Health Officer and directly supervises professional and general services staff and other personnel in the assigned health centre.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general outpatient services and special services, including maternal and child health, control of non-communicable diseases and hospital referrals.
• Perform medical examinations of applicants for hardship assistance, newly recruited staff and periodic checks of existing staff, and take part in medical boards and ratify sick leaves.
• Manage the health centre, including organisation of services, personnel supervision, supply management and reporting.
• Directly supervise medical staff and guide nursing and para-medical staff, evaluating their performance.
• Maintain relationships with the local community and authorities, and ensure medicines and supplies are available in quantity, quality and validity, overseeing ordering, receipt and disposal of expired items.
• Take part in on-the-job and in-service training of other staff and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• A medical degree from an accredited institution, including a 12-month internship, and a valid medical licence in the country of duty station where applicable.
• At least six years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience.
• English and Arabic at UN Level I (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
• Only candidates residing in Lebanon, within commuting distance of the duty station and holding a valid work permit, may apply; the vacancy is open to internal candidates only.

What we offer

• Fixed-term appointment of 1 year, including a 1-year probation period, with possible extension depending on funds, performance and need.
• Grade HL08, starting monthly salary of USD 2,304.40 (basic salary plus supplementary allowance).
• Provident fund contribution of 15.4%, compulsory medical insurance, 30 days annual leave, and dependency allowance if applicable.
• Additional leave: 2 days sick leave per month of service, 14 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave.