Regional Health Coordinator - SYRIA/LEBANON (H/F) Croix-rouge française

Under the hierarchical supervision of the HoD Syria/Lebanon and the technical supervision of the deputy head of the health department at the HQ, the role of the Regional Health Coordinator is to ensure the implementation and the development of the health components of the ongoing projects in collaboration with the host national societies (HNS) Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) / Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) and Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS-including PRCS in Lebanon and Syria). Alongside the HNS, ensure the effective and efficient planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the different projects, with focus on enhancing in order to ensure the quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.

Under the responsibility of the French Red Cross' Head of Delegation in Syria/Lebanon, the main tasks are as follows:

A- Ensure, alongside the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC), the effective and efficient planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the health interventions in Lebanon

B- Ensure, alongside the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), the effective and efficient planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the health interventions in Syria with the focus on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

C- Ensure,alongside the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), the effective and efficient planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the FRC health interventions in OPT

D- Support the process to develop a health strategy that ensures the program's sustainability and maximizes its impact with the 3 Host National Societies

HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS

Reporting relationship:

The Regional Health Coordinator is formally under the hierarchical supervision of the HoD of the FRC in Syria/Lebanon while is working in strong coordination with both HoDs of the FRC in Lebanon and Occupied Palestinian Territories. Both HoDs will participate in the follow up and evaluation of the Health Delegate performance/activities.

Operational link:

The Regional Health Coordinator works under the functional supervision of the deputy head of the health department at the FRC headquarters

Works internally with :

• in strong collaboration with the Program Coordinators based in Beirut and Ramallah,
• the Deputy Desk officer (charged of programs) in HQ.
• Both delegation support services (Lebanon : CAF, Logistics coordinator/OPT : support coordinator) and local team
• HQ support services

Collaborates externally with : national partner societies (LRC, SARC, PRCS); local administrative authorities; components of the RCRC Movement. The role also requires regular engagement with donors of ongoing projects (AFD, CDCS,...) and with technical and institutional partners, including the Centre of Competence in France, as well as academic institutions.

Qualifications and experience

• Health professional (medical doctor, registered nurse) with Master's degree in public health
• At minimum of 4 years of experience working on public health, primary health care, and/or EMS programs in resources constrained settings.
• Experience providing technical capacity building to health staff and community health workers/volunteers.

Skills

Mandatory job requirements:

• Management skills (including remote management)
• Communication, analysis and reporting skills
• Interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Diplomatic and representation skills
• Flexible and proactive
• Solution oriented mindset
• Autonomous and team-worker

Skills appreciated

• Proficiency in the Office pack (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), networking (G-Suite/Google Workspace)
• Previous knowledge of FRC and RCRC Movement is highly desirable

Skills related to the specific environment of the assignment :

• B driving licence compulsory
• Experience in the Middle East is a huge asset

Languages

• English is the working language
• Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable

The Middle East region, particularly Lebanon, Syria, and Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), is marked by overlapping political, economic, and humanitarian crises that continue to impact the health and well-being of millions. Health Delegates operating in these contexts are expected to navigate complex emergencies, fragile health systems, and diverse needs among vulnerable populations.

In Lebanon, the collapse of the national economy since 2019 has severely undermined the public health system. Health facilities are affected by shortages of fuel, electricity, medications, and medical staff, many of whom have migrated in search of better opportunities. Lebanon also hosts a large refugee population-primarily Syrian and Palestinian-further straining healthcare infrastructure. The consequences of the 2020 Beirut Port explosion are still felt, particularly in urban health services and mental health care.

Syria is in its 14th year of conflict, with over half the population displaced and vast areas of the country experiencing chronic humanitarian needs. The healthcare system is fractured between government-controlled areas and opposition-held zones. Many health facilities have been destroyed or rendered non-functional due to conflict. Access to primary and specialized healthcare remains extremely limited in many regions, and communicable disease outbreaks, malnutrition, trauma care, and mental health are among the key concerns. Humanitarian access is frequently hampered by security issues and shifting lines of control.

In the Occupied Palestinian Territories, protracted conflict and occupation, compounded by recurrent escalations in Gaza and restrictive movement in the West Bank, have created a highly constrained environment for health service delivery. Gaza's health system is overburdened and under-resourced, suffering from chronic shortages in essential drugs, medical equipment, and power. Movement restrictions for patients, staff, and medical goods frequently delay or prevent life-saving care. In the West Bank, administrative and logistical barriers create delays and inequities in access to health services. Mental health and psychosocial support needs are widespread due to prolonged exposure to violence, instability, and poverty.

Across all three contexts, the Regional Health Coordinator will work in environments characterized by high levels of vulnerability, instability, and operational complexity. Collaboration with the health departments of the National Societies as well as local health actors and humanitarian partners is key, as is the ability to operate with cultural sensitivity and strict adherence to humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.