OML Job Vacancies

THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA/ ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON HAS A VACANCY FOR A SOCIAL WORKER

ABOUT US

The Order of Malta Lebanon has been operating in the health and social welfare sectors since 1957. It manages a network of 40 projects serving the most vulnerable populations, across the Lebanese territory including primary healthcare centers, mobile medical units, elderly day care centers, hosting centers for the differently abled and projects for the displaced and refugees as well as an agro-humanitarian project within the catchment areas of its centers.

The Order of Malta Lebanon has developed a comprehensive multi-annual program to strengthen its social, agricultural and health services as well as its structures.

In this framework, the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta / Order of Malta Lebanon is looking for an experienced

SOCIAL WORKER

LOCATION

Beirut

SUMMARY

Support families and individuals with specific needs to cope with challenges they are facing in their lives and improve their psychological and social status. The social worker prepares, plans, implements, and finally evaluates special programs aiming at achieving a comprehensive, continuous social development and wellbeing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Map the available services in areas of intervention (Health, Education, livelihoods, etc.….), and update the service mapping periodically.
• Carry out social, psychological and health care assessment needs in alignment with the medical and social strategies.
• Log all activity data on Phenics and corresponding data sheets.
• Formulate a social intervention plan and implement activities within the scope of the center’s outreach services in alignment with OML projects
• Conduct initial assessment of potential beneficiaries / beneficiaries situation to determine social and economic needs through case-studies, interview techniques and other professional tools.
• Create beneficiaries files and maintains an updated database.
• Identify situations that need to be followed up, evaluate needs and organize support (including distribution of aids when available).
• Ensure that all “in need” cases are identified and addressed when possible.
• Offer information, support and referral for incoming people seeking help.
• Manage cases in collaboration with multi-disciplinary specialists (psychologists, psychiatrists, …) and deliver related assessments.
• Document, maintain and store records according to policies, regulations and procedures in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the information (recording cases of abuse and domestic violence etc.)
• Discuss with specialty doctors special cases of individuals refusing treatment with the treating doctors, and work to improve communication between patient and treatment team.
• Receive distribution supplies and divides them upon priorities.
• Report suspected cases of child and/or adult abuse, violence, neglect and exploitation
• Provide legal information and refer patients to appropriate counselors and legal aid
• Administer social visits and medical homecare visits to beneficiaries
• Coordinate with social team for implementation of OML activities
• Report to OML Social Coordinator on all related tasks
• Attend training sessions, meeting and supervisions in order to maintain and enhance knowledge and meet certification and / or credentialing standards when relevant
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports related to the progress of the activities and their effectiveness
• Applies and follows code of ethics, values, mission, and vision of Order of Malta – Lebanon
• Performs other related duties assigned by the healthcare center administrator and social worker coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in social work (assistante sociale). Masters degree is a plus
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a social worker including social needs assessment
• Working knowledge of social theories and practices
• Knowledge of mental health in complex situations (IASC guidelines, Psychological First Aid, mhGAP…) and human rights-based approach in mental health
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ rights and social legislation in Lebanon
• Social interview and assessment techniques
• Communication and strong active listening skills
• Empathy
• Stress management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Planning and organizing
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office…) including working experience with a health information system (Phenics or other) is a must
• Fluency in Arabic, and one additional language (French or English) is a must

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly send your resume to recrutement@ordredemalteliban.org specifying the position name in the subject by April 30^th, 2024.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA/ ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON HAS A VACANCY

ABOUT US

The Order of Malta is present in Lebanon since 1953, it currently manages a network of 60 different operations through which it assists and supports, across the Lebanese territory, every person in need, regardless of their backgrounds, personal beliefs, or affiliations. Its service provision to the vulnerable revolves around three main pillars: The Health Pillar, the Social Pillar and the Agro-humanitarian Pillar, all while establishing a benchmark of excellence, respecting diversity, and serving with humility.

In this framework, the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta / Order of Malta Lebanon is looking for an experienced.

Health Coordinator

LOCATIONS

Beirut – HQ

SUMMARY

Provides technical support and input in health related OML projects. Reviews healthcare laws and regulations to implement in daily practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides professional leadership to all health staff on standards of practice, performance and associated professional matters through the promotion and development of the highest standards of quality and patient safety, and team working.
• Aligns with the Head of Health on any matters of clinical practice, accreditation standards, health staffing issues or investment of resources that may influence the association ability to meet its strategic and operational goals or that may affect quality and patient safety issues.
• Enhances the development and implementation of the association strategy and clinical developments to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care.
• Provides technical supervision to the association’s health programming activities.
• Guarantees that health programs utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines according to the Ministry of Health.
• Oversees closely with the health team to determine the training needs of the medical staff and makes sure that they have the necessary knowledge and capacity relevant to deliver and maximize the effectiveness of the services,
• Collaborates with the Head of Health and the centers and accreditation focal points in all aspects of Quality and Safety
• Does regular visits to the centers and mobile medical units (minimum one visit per center every quarter)
• Makes sure that the distribution of tasks between the team members is equitable and follows the procedures set.
• Supports the Head of Health in managing the budgets of health activities and makes sure that the spending is aligned with the budgets.
• Ensures serious incidents are managed in a timely way and investigates thoroughly.
• Delivers monthly reports on the centers and MMU visits to the Head of Health .
• Supports the medical director to maintain adequate stock of supplies and drugs through review of data consumption reports, drug protocols, program budgets.
• Supports in the selection and recruitment of qualified health staff.
• Supports in the design and technical content of the awareness campaigns as well as activities related to various projects
• Applies and follows code of ethics, values, mission, and vision of Order of Malta – Lebanon
• Performs other related duties assigned by the Head of Health.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a health related field. Master’s in public health or health management is a plus
• 5 years of relevant working experience
• Experience with NGOs and/or healthcare centers is a plus
• Knowledge of cultural and political environment
• Communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Leadership
• Initiative and drive for results
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and management skills
• Proficiency in Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Excel, Work, PowerPoint…)
• Fluency in French, Arabic and English (written and spoken)

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly send your resume to recrutement@ordredemalteliban.org specifying the position name in the subject by February 29^th, 2024.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA/ ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON HAS A VACANCY

ABOUT US

The Order of Malta is present in Lebanon since 1953, it currently manages a network of 60 different operations through which it assists and supports, across the Lebanese territory, every person in need, regardless of their backgrounds, personal beliefs, or affiliations. Its service provision to the vulnerable revolves around three main pillars: The Health Pillar, the Social Pillar and the Agro-humanitarian Pillar, all while establishing a benchmark of excellence, respecting diversity, and serving with humility.

In this framework, the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta / Order of Malta Lebanon is looking for an experienced.

Nurse – Home Visit

LOCATIONS

Beirut and Mount Lebanon

SUMMARY

During this period, her responsibilities include providing clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team for patients in their homes when unable to visit the primary health care centers following SOP’s set.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and conduct home visits.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of medical, paramedical, and administrative staff to provide professional and quality care to homebound OML patients.
• Follows up all protocols, processes and procedures (disease prevention, infection control…)
• Provides basic clinical care for patients (providing nursing care, wound care, taking vital signs etc.)
• Performs patient’s assessment after taking the patient’s vital signs, personal and medical history.
• Supports the doctors in providing medical care and follows up with patients during recovery based on the set management plan.
• Records beneficiaries update in their files according to the rules and regulations while protecting / preserving their confidentiality.
• Ensures that medical acts are performed within a safe and secure environment for beneficiaries and other staff and reports injury and incidents in compliance with OML protocol.
• Applies and follows the code of ethics, values, mission, and vision of Order of Malta – Lebanon
• Performs other related duties requested by the Medical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Master’s degree is a plus

• 3 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare center
• Valid nursing license
• Working experience with PHENICS (Primary Health Care Network Information & Communication System)
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration and Teamwork

• Organizational skills and multitasking skills
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint …)
• Fluency in Arabic and English are a must. French is a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly send your resume to recrutement@ordredemalteliban.org specifying the position name in the subject by February 29^th, 2024.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.