Field Health Officer

About this opportunity

Job Summary

The Field Health Officer oversees the implementation and follow-up of the project’s health component activities, through coordination with the relevant health authorities and monitoring of health service readiness, implementation quality, data, and reporting, in order to ensure the project’s objectives are achieved in line with approved technical and humanitarian standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow up on the implementation of health component activities in line with the approved work plan, and ensure the targeted results and indicators are achieved.
• Coordinate continuously with the health facility management, the Directorate of Health, and relevant parties to ensure activities run smoothly.
• Follow up on the rehabilitation and equipping works of the health facility, and ensure continuity of services during the implementation phases.
• Oversee the readiness of health services and the availability of the required medicines, consumables, and medical equipment.
• Monitor medical inventory management, storage safety, and the cold chain, and report any gaps or operational risks.
• Follow up on medical referral systems and coordinate with partner health entities to ensure continuity of care.
• Oversee the application of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) procedures and medical waste management in line with approved standards.
• Support the implementation of capacity-building, training, and technical mentoring activities for health workers.
• Collect, review, and analyze health data, and prepare the project’s technical and periodic reports.
• Monitor performance indicators and ensure data quality and documentation in line with donor and organizational requirements.
• Support health awareness activities, community engagement, and accountability and complaints mechanisms.
• Contribute to preparing sustainability plans and the final handover of the project’s health outputs.
• Adhere to the organization’s policies, Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Protection policies, and the policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment, and report any related violations.

Note: The post holder may be assigned other tasks related to the nature of the position and the project’s objectives, within the limits of their qualifications, specialization, and delegated authority, and in accordance with the organization’s approved policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant university degree, with at least three years of experience in implementing health programs or supporting the operation of primary healthcare facilities, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven experience in coordinating with health authorities and relevant partners, and in following up on the implementation of health activities, medical supply chains, referral systems, and capacity-building activities.
• Good knowledge of healthcare quality standards, patient safety, infection prevention and control, management of medicines and medical consumables, and principles of health surveillance and reporting.
• Experience in collecting, analyzing, and verifying the quality of health data, and preparing technical and periodic reports for management and donors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with health information systems such as HMIS and DHIS2 is an added advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken, and good ability to prepare reports and communicate professionally in English.
• Knowledge of the local health context, humanitarian coordination mechanisms, and relevant humanitarian standards is an added advantage.
• Readiness for regular fieldwork, and commitment to the organization’s policies, safety and security procedures, and principles of accountability and professional integrity.

Child Protection Policy

ONSUR maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of child abuse and exploitation. The organization is fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment across all areas of its work. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of behavior to ensure the safety and well-being of children, and any breach of this policy will result in immediate disciplinary action.

Anti-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Policy

ONSUR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all. Discrimination, harassment, or abuse of any kind — whether based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or military status — is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.

All staff are expected to promote a culture of respect and integrity. Participation in any form of abuse, harassment (verbal, physical, or sexual), intimidation, or exploitation — whether inside or outside the workplace — is a violation of ONSUR’s core values and policies.

Diversity & Inclusion

ONSUR is strongly committed to gender equality and encourages qualified female candidates to apply for this position.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply by filling out the Google Form linked below. Please provide your CV explaining your relevant experience for the role.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ONSUR reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified

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