Health Program Officer

Job Title: Health Program Officer

Job location: Turkey – Gaziantep

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Work Schedule: Full Time

Position Code: TR008

ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.

CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

1. Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
2. Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY

MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SUMMARY

The Health Program Officer will be responsible for coordinating and implementing health programs, focusing on vaccination initiatives in collaboration with both Turkish and Syrian health authorities. The ideal candidate will have strong Turkish and English language skills, enabling effective communication and negotiation with national and international stakeholders. A medical background, particularly in public health and immunization, is essential for ensuring the success of health interventions targeting vulnerable populations. This position requires a minimum of 30% travel, both within Turkey and Syria, to support program activities.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Coordination:
  • Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health programs, with a particular focus on vaccination services.
  • Coordinate closely with Turkish and Syrian health authorities to align program activities with national policies and international best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with health regulations and vaccination protocols in collaboration with WHO and UNICEF guidelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as the key point of contact between the organization, Turkish health authorities, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain regular communication with both Turkish and Syrian health stakeholders to ensure smooth program implementation and reporting.
• Language and Communication:
  • Utilize Turkish and English language skills to effectively engage with Turkish health authorities, healthcare workers, and international partners.
  • Translate essential program documents, reports, and communications from Turkish to English and vice versa, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Vaccination and Immunization:
  • Oversee the logistics and operations of vaccination programs, including cold chain management, staff training, and vaccine delivery.
  • Monitor the progress of vaccination campaigns, ensuring high coverage rates and timely reporting of results.
  • Provide technical guidance on vaccination best practices, adverse event monitoring, and community awareness campaigns to boost vaccine uptake.
• Data Management and Reporting:
  • Ensure accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of program data.
  • Prepare regular progress reports in both Turkish and English for internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel Requirement:
  • Travel at least 30% of the time to project sites, both within Turkey and Syria, to oversee and support the implementation of health programs.
  • Ensure strong coordination and support to field teams during on-site visits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, pharmacy, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in health program management, with a strong focus on vaccination programs.
• Proficiency in both Turkish and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of vaccination strategies, immunization systems, and cold chain management.
• Experience in working within health systems in Syria is highly desirable.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 30% of the time.

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.