Position: Facility Health Officer (1)

Job Location: 

• Aden Governorates

Report to: MNCH Officer

Announcement Closing Date: 18/12/2023

About FMF:

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.

*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.

*However, all selected candidates will undergo a detailed reference and background check.

Job Purpose:

The Health Facility Officer will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of health facilities in the assigned area. The officer will work closely with the MNCH Assistant/ Officer, health facility staff, community health workers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the delivery of quality health services that meet the needs of the target population.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct supervision visits to the targeted health facilities in all targeted districts regardless of the based location of the position.
• Ensure that health facilities are adequately staffed, equipped, and stocked with essential medicines and supplies.
• Develop and implement systems for the management of health facility operations, including patient flow, appointment scheduling, and record keeping.
• Provide technical support and guidance to health facility staff on the delivery of quality health services, including maternal, newborn, and child health services, family planning, and HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of health facility operations to assess their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations, to promote health services.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports on health facility operations and outcomes
• Ensure that all health facility activities are implemented in compliance with national and international standards and guidelines.
• Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences to stay up-to-date on health best practices and innovations.
• Responsible for collecting information of nominated participants of trainings.
• Referral focal point which will ensuring that all referrals are approved according to the patient referral criteria established by the mission.
• Evaluate each referral proposal and validate according to agree upon criteria.
• Ensuring and follow up the management of patients referred.
• Responsible for financial payment of referral vehicle.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the health program coordinator.

Required Qualifications:

• Prefer Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, nursing, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in managing health facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of health service delivery, including maternal, newborn, and child health services, family planning, and HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Familiarity with national and international guidelines and standards for health service delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including health facility staff, community health workers, and government officials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Fluent in English and Arabic languages.

Note: Applicants are requested to apply as soon as possible; the interviews will be done in a rolling basis.

How to Apply: 

• The deadline for receiving applications is Monday, December 18, 2023 
• Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by (CLICKING HERE) 
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.