Chief Field Health Programme, Gaza Field Office, for internal staff only.

### Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs (Programmes), who has the authority for day-to-day supervision of programmes in the Field of operation. The Director of Health (HQ) Amman is responsible for ensuring the achievement of professional, policy and technical standards in line with the strategic direction of the programme. To realize this, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring consultation with and approval of the Director of Health on significant programmatic matters. ### Responsibilities The incumbent: 1. Directs and supervises the Agency’s Health Programme in the Field to ensure that medical care services, disease prevention and control, family health, mental health, oral health, laboratory, pharmaceutical, physical rehabilitation, hospital services, Qalqilia hospital supervision (West Bank only), and health information system are in line with the family health team approach. 2. Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with the host government and non- governmental health and UN institutions on health matters in order to ensure a healthy and safe environment for UNRWA’s stakeholders. 3. Oversees administrative matters pertaining to the Health Programme in the Field including personnel, budget and expenditure control to ensure the smooth and continuous flow of health operations and services. 4. Directs multi-sector activities with the other departments in the Fields to ensure activities are correlated efficiently. 5. Ensures coordination with local universities on health-related training activities to maintain continuous improvements on the health services provided by UNRWA. 6. Oversees the implementation of health projects in coordination with the Field Infrastructure and Camp improvement Programme and project management with the External Relations and Communications Department. 7. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. ### Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. In addition to the below: 1. Persuading and Influencing (functional competencies) 2. Planning and Organizing (functional competencies) 3. Adapting and Responding to Change (functional competencies) 4. Delivering Results (managerial competencies) 5. Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership (managerial competencies) ### Education *A university degree from an accredited educational institution in medicine, including an internship of at least twelve months' duration. *An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in public health. * A degree in Family Medicine Specialty is desirable. ### Job - Specific Qualification Possession of a license to practice medicine in the country of duty station is required. ### Work Experience *At least ten years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in public health systems of which five years should have been at a supervisory level. ( is required) * Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, political organizations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post. * Indicating your current address is required. * Since this JO is targeting internal staff only, indicating you employee number is required. ### Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III Arabic UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III ### Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. ### Special Notice Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment for 1 year, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. Grade and Salary: Grade HL11, monthly basic salary $3,437.80; plus monthly senior professional officer allowance 90% of the basic salary. (The salary may be subject to a reduced work schedule.) Other benefits: Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency). Dependance Allowance (if applicable). Compulsory medical insurance. Annual leave: 30 days. Sick leave: 2 days for each complete month of service. Maternity leave: 14 weeks. Paternity leave: 2 weeks. Other Information: - The incumbent may be required to travel frequently in the Agency’s area of operations; - Possession of a valid driving license is required. This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates only. Only candidates residing in Gaza Strip and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Gaza, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates of the underrepresented gender to assist the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender balance in its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNRWA Strongly encourages a