Job overview

As part of the Program Department and based in Homs, the Health Senior Officer supports the implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of HIHFAD's health programs, supervises assigned field health staff, and represents HIHFAD in health coordination forums, ensuring that programs are high-quality, evidence-based, and impactful.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Program Planning, Management, and Implementation

Assist in the implementation of health program activities, ensuring alignment with HIHFAD's overall operational plan.

Support the development of budgets for health projects.

Monitor and report on program and project spending, providing variance reports in accordance with organizational processes and procedures.

Ensure health project implementation and reporting comply with donor requirements, agreed indicators, and HIHFAD procedures.

Track project indicators against targets and flag delays or deviations to the line manager with proposed corrective actions.

Contribute to the timely, high-quality submission of health program and project performance reports.

Promote evidence-based learning and document effective practices within the health programs.

Quality of Care and Clinical Supervision

Conduct regular supportive supervision visits to supported health facilities using standardized checklists, and follow up on action plans.

Monitor adherence to national and WHO clinical protocols and guidelines across supported services.

Ensure implementation of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards in supported facilities.

Monitor the functionality of referral pathways and the timely referral of cases, including emergency obstetric and newborn referrals.

Identify capacity gaps and contribute to training plans for health staff based on supervision findings.

Representation, Coordination, and Partnerships

Represent HIHFAD in Health Sector coordination meetings at national and subnational levels, and in relevant technical working groups.

Maintain effective working relationships with the Homs Health Directorate, Ministry of Health (MOH) counterparts, and health facility management in project locations.

Ensure timely submission of coordination reporting (e.g., 4W, HeRAMS, Health Sector indicators) as required.

Coordinate with UN agencies, INGOs, and local partners to strengthen referral pathways and avoid duplication.

Support the development of program ideas into concept notes and grant proposals for health programs.

Accountability and Data Protection

Ensure community feedback and complaint mechanisms (CFM) are accessible in supported health facilities, and that health-related feedback is followed up and addressed.

Ensure patient confidentiality and the protection of personal and medical data in line with HIHFAD policies and donor requirements.

Staff Management

Supervise assigned field health officers, including task allocation, follow-up, and performance feedback.

Contribute to annual performance appraisals and professional development plans of supervised staff, in coordination with the Health Department Coordinator.

Office Culture

Promote and model a positive, professional, and respectful office culture within the health program team.

Background Knowledge & Experience

Education Level: University degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Nursing or related fields

Work Experience: 5 years of experience in health programming, including at least 2 years in humanitarian/NGO settings in Syria

Languages: English: Fluent Arabic: Fluent

Skills and Abilities

Project and grant cycle management

Report writing in English and Arabic

Budget monitoring and understanding of donor financial and compliance requirements

M&E systems and data analysis

Field supervision and remote monitoring tools

Partnership and coordination management

Strong interpersonal, team supervision, and problem-solving skills

Solid working knowledge of PHC and secondary health care service delivery in humanitarian settings

In-depth technical expertise in at least one of the following: SRH/MNCH, NCDs, MHPSS, Trauma & Rehabilitation, EPI

Familiarity with referral systems and Health Sector standards

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