Medical Officer

• Promote a consultative process between UNDP-FFIS and the Control Centres/local councils;
• Attend the meetings of the Control Center and provide inputs on behalf of the FFIS and the Ministry of Health (MoH), recommendations and conclusions to the project management;
• Identify and explain the presence of the UNDP and the work of the FFIS and the impact of its activities;
• Maintain trustful communication channels with the Control Centre and its members;
• Collect necessary information for project implementation from the field, analyse it and share it with the project management;
• Facilitate and coordinate meetings between UNDP and the relevant Government Offices which are directly engaged in the planning and implementation of the FFIS activities;
• Support the Government-led coordination mechanism by providing information related to UNDP’s activities and other technical inputs;
• Ensure UNDP’s interventions and planning are reflected in coordination meetings with GoI/governorates;
• Facilitate reporting and information sharing with partners.

• Support the implementation of project activities, where required, and advise on project contracting requirements;
• Monitor the day-to-day progress of project activities and promptly report any abnormality or risks to the respective UNDP project managers and project teams;
• Develop and design interventions based on the accurate information and risk analysis on the ground and utilizing lessons learned from the activities in consultation and coordination with respective Project Managers;
• Analyse and share information with the FFIS project team and the local technical teams;
• Supervise and organize the process of checking the materials and equipment received at construction/renovation sites against damages, missing parts and appropriate ratings; ensuring that the materials/equipment provided by the contractor meet UNDP’s requirements and standards;
• Discuss site issues with the contractor and promptly report back to UNDP if a problem arises that requires UNDP’s input;
• Assist in checking and certifying substantial construction progress/completion and the corresponding payments. Advise UNDP to withhold any payments for any work that has been rejected or any work that is not in compliance with the previously prepared specifications;
• Provide technical inputs to strengthen alignment and complementarity of UNDP’s support with government policies and plans;
• Ensure proper and effective use and operation of the medical equipment.

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

• Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills 

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change
• Strong IT skills, knowledge of ATLAS system desirable
• Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting
• Excellent knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Medical/Health sciences or related field; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Medical/Health sciences or related field with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of extensive coordination and development experience including experience in equipping health facilities; 
• Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaison with authorities; 
• Experience in the area of public health or related field in programme/project management;
• Work experience with Government, International Organizations and donors at different levels;
• Medical background/experience is an asset.

• Functionally-related professional management skills;
• Technical related skills;
• Ability to plan and prioritise work activities to meet organizational goals and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results;
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes, programming;
• Knowledge of fund raising, project and programme drafting;
• Reporting skills.

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required

• Experience from previous UN assignments and/or multilateral organizations and bi-lateral aid organizations would be an asset.

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