فرصة عمل لدى منظمة PU and AMI (Ngo): مطلوب مستشار/ة للصحة العامة (Public Health Advisor)

1. GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The Public Health Advisor plays an essential role in enhancing public health outcomes through the development and implementation of evidence-based health interventions. This position involves comprehensive data analysis, context analysis for project proposals, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines.
The Public Health Advisor provides technical support across various projects, contributing to the design of training programs and ensuring quality assurance in healthcare services. Additionally, the role encompasses administrative and logistical responsibilities, including the preparation of essential documentation and responding to ad hoc tasks, thereby ensuring the smooth operation of health programs.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
1. TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

• Create and refine tools like assessments, questionnaires, KIIs, TNA, and FGDs to enhance the effectiveness of health program interventions;
• Conduct in-depth analysis of project data to identify improvement areas and formulate evidence-based recommendations for enhancing health programs;
• Undertake detailed context analyses to inform the development of project proposals and guide the planning of project activities;
• Draft evidence-based SOPs and guidelines to guide health interventions, ensuring alignment with both program and national health objectives;
• Assist in identifying and addressing training requirements for staff, contributing to the overall effectiveness of health projects and programs;
• Engage in comprehensive data collection using various methodologies to support evidence-based decision-making in health projects;
• Providing support to the Deputy Health Coordinator and Community Health Specialist in facilitating training sessions and capacity-building initiatives for health care providers, PU-AMI staff, and community team members, enhancing their skills and knowledge;
• Systematically gather and document key learnings, best practices, and experiences from various projects to inform future health interventions;
• Contribute to the evaluation of project impacts, assessing the effectiveness of health interventions and identifying areas for improvement;
• Play an essential role in developing and implementing emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness and effective management during health crises;
• Provide essential support in monitoring the quality of health care services at PHCCs, including the development of monitoring tools and the analysis of quality-related data.
• Supporting the Coordination Health Team, particularly the Deputy Health Coordinator and Quality Assurance Specialist in conducting visits to PU-AMI-supported PHCCs to ensure implementation of programs and projects among field staff is up to Public Health Standards, the report identified gaps, and propose action plans.
• Work closely with the Health Coordinator on the development of health strategy as well support on any research basis requested by the Health Coordinator;
• In case of hiring a Public Health Intern, The Public Health Advisor will be supervising as line manager to this profile to ensure the public health lens is channeled to the Health Coordinator.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE & LOGISTICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the delegation of line manager and Health Coordinator, prepare and draft Terms of Reference (TORs) related to trainings and consultancies under various project funds, and ensure that all administrative requirements are met efficiently;
• Take minutes of meetings as needed, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions and decisions for future reference and action;

3. PRIORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Take part in continuously improving the health program interventions through evidence-based research, tools, and data analysis;
2. Ensure high standards of healthcare services at PHCCs through robust quality monitoring and SOP development;
3. Develop and implement training programs for healthcare staff, PU-AMI staff, and community health team members;
4. Ensure the sustainability and improvement of the community health component;
5. Actively participate in emergency response planning and crisis management for public health emergencies;
6. Manage administrative tasks effectively, including documentation, meeting minutes, and handling of ad hoc requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Language skills: Fluent in Arabic and English

Education Degree:
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Developmental Sciences/or any health-related degree.
• Master’s in Public Health (MPH) – Health Promotion and Community Health (HPCP) or Health Management and Policy (HMP) track is a must.

Work Experience: At least 3 years’ experience preferably in INGOs and/or the public health field.

Computer skills:
• Excellent knowledge of MS office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent knowledge of online survey software and questionnaire tools Cross-cutting skills:
• Strong motivation to help people in need
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
• Understanding of the political situation in the area
• Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
• Well organized and hard worker
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Understanding of the context of the area
• Reliability
• Neutrality