Health & MHPSS Project Manager
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
March 2026, 6 months with possibility of renewal
Role Summary
Develop, lead, monitor and evaluate the Lebanon Health and MHPSS Programme in close coordination with the Deputy Country Director. The Health and MHPSS project manager report on projects progress in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget in proposals, logframes & funded budgets, with a focus on health system strengthening, training and coordination. Monitor and lead on the strategic direction of the Health and MHPSS programme in Lebanon through a strong understanding of ongoing and emerging Health needs. Engage in sector coordination with other stakeholders and ensure the availability of the necessary supplies for the Health and MHPSS projects and to ensure appropriate quality.
Project Overview
The Lebanon programme works across the country, including in the Bekaa Valley and Beirut Mount Lebanon. Medair supports both Syrian refugees and Lebanese communities with projects in Health, Mental Health, Shelter, Basic Assistance and GIS Mapping.
Workplace & Conditions
This is a position based in the Bekaa valley, Zahle. Frequent travel between Beirut and Bekaa valley and to the different clinic locations is required for this position. Take a look at Medair’s work in Lebanon.
Responsibilities:
• Provide technical leadership for the Health and MHPSS Programme, ensuring high-quality implementation, regular monitoring, and strategic development of new health interventions.
• Oversee project planning and delivery, managing activity plans, resources, and strategies to ensure timely, effective, and sustainable health outcomes.
• Manage and develop Health and MHPSS staff through supervision, training, mentoring, and regular coordination meetings to strengthen team capacity and performance.
• Lead financial management of Health and MHPSS projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and compliance with Medair and donor requirements.
• Strengthen coordination and communication with MoSA, health authorities, and partners, ensuring alignment with national standards and effective logistics and quality control.
Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies:
• Clinical degree (nurse, midwife or doctor), or Public Health degree
• Strong English (spoken and written). Arabic a plus
• Management experience in a Health context and in developing country. Experience in the NGO sector
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, in particular Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Behavioural Skills
• Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style
• Good understanding of cross-cultural issues
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required
• Good communication skills
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Advertised on Jobupfree.