Job Information Health Program Coordinator NGO Information
Contact Name Samaritan's Purse Iraq
Contact Email SPNIHR@samaritan.org
Job Information
Contract Duration 2 months
Governorate Nineveh
Job Shift
Nationality Not Applicable
Working Hours Full Time
Posted 2025-10-02
Requirements
Minimum Education Bachelor Degree
Degree Title
Minimum Experience 4 Year
Required Travel
Job Status
No Of Jobs 1
Published Date 2025-10-02
Deadline Date 2025-10-09
Location
[Sinjar,Snuny,Iraq ]
Description

Responsibilities

The Health Program Coordinator (PC) is responsible for implementing health-related activities to improve the well-being of targeted populations in Sinjar District.  He/She will ensure the quality and effectiveness of clinical services provided, monitoring that initiatives are culturally appropriate and aligned with program goals and regulatory requirements. The Program Coordinator contributes to advocacy and capacity-building in every project effort. This role involves administrative tasks, program oversight, outreach, data analysis, and reporting.

 

Key Responsibilities

  1. Program Development:
  • Ensure programs activities align with National Health priorities.
  • Assess, manage, and report concerns of local authorities and beneficiaries.
  • Foresee DOH licenses and permits for operations aligned to legal compliances, working alongside SP legal department to secure them.
  • Work with the Health Program Manager to conduct assessments in project target areas.
  • Compile and interpret data to provide input and make practical suggestions to assess outcomes and impact.
  1. Implementation & Coordination:
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of health program by coordinating logistics for service delivery.
  • Coordinate with staff and external partners/contractors. As well as supervising the medical staff through assessments and technical support. 
  • Overseeing the rational use of medications. 
  • Schedule and manage events, venue arrangements and staff assignments for programs services.
  1. Monitoring & Evaluation:
  • Set up systems for regular monitoring and evaluation of health program activities
  • Track staff performance
  • Prepare progress reports and suggest improvements as needed.

 

 

  1. Community Engagement & Outreach:
  • Build relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, authorities and stakeholders.
  • Respond to inquiries from partners, stakeholders, or beneficiaries in a professional manner.
  • Engage local communities to build trust and encourage participation in health programs.
  • Represent the organization at community meetings and events.
  1. Budget & Resource Management:
  • Track program-related expenses.
  • Process invoices, purchase requests, and cash reimbursements.
  • Assist in preparing financial reports and reconciling expenses with Finance department. 
  • Ensure efficient use of program resources, working alongside the Program Manager in decision-making for program needs and donations.
  1. Administrative Support:
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Support procurement
  • Prepare regular internal report for Program Manager
  • Track inventory of program materials and ensure timely reordering.
  • Conduct audits to patient files, medication usage, supplies and donations.
  1. Training & Capacity Building:
  • Provide training to staff involved in health program.
  • Assess, manage and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Ability to acquire, build and maintain positive working relationships
  • Ability to interact well with people of different educational, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English
  • Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function.
  • Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable. 
  • Willingness to travel in and out of the field. 
  • Must have high level of integrity and stewardship
  • Committed to the SP values and ethics

Education / Experience Needed

Professional healthcare worker (MD, RN, EMT) licensed from College or University level.  

Relevant experience in healthcare settings.

Four to five years of experience and training or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. 

Work experience from humanitarian organizations is an advantage (provide references beforehand).

Proven capacity of management, leadership and teamwork (if available include certifications).

 

Language

  • Kurmanji
  • Arabic is a plus
  • English (high-proficiency is required)
How To Apply

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