Healt Promotion & Community Engagement (HPCE) Manager

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.

 

We are seeking to employ a candidate for the following position:

HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (HPCE) MANAGER

 

Place of work: Ninevah Governorate – Nablus Hospital

Deadline for application:25/08/2025

 

Main purpose of the job:

Overall responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Health Promotion & Community Engagement (HPCE) program in MSF project, as well strengthening community action and being the responsible for capacity building of the HP team, according to MSF principles, protocols, and standards.

Preferably, the HPCE manager oversees the HPCE program in one project, but in specific situations the HPCE manager can have a flying role for multiple projects.

 

Accountabilities:

 

HPCE strategy, activities and monitoring

• Design/develop a regular updated HPCE strategy, activities, tools and monitoring system. The HP/CE Manager is accountable of budget planning.
• Follow up and support the HP supervisor on the implementation of the HPCE strategy (workplan, according to the chronogram; tool creation; training)
• Ensure participatory approaches and patient/community consultation before and during implementation of the HPCE strategy.
• Ensure that the right process is followed for the design the health education materials and participatory methods. (pretesting, validation of content, translation)
• Provide technical input and support to situation analysis (Rapid assessments/surveys / rumours-feedback monitoring) and ensure final reporting and information sharing with the project team.
• Supervise the implementation of the community-based surveillance (data collection, active case finding, linkage to care, tracing).
• Support the HP supervisors on the organization of community meetings.
• Contribute to the updated community mapping (community mapping, stakeholders, GIS etc.).
• Ensure and regularly sharing with PC and medical team on updates regarding community mapping.
• Document on lessons learned and capitalize on experiences (handover report, end of mission report, capitalisation report).
• Ensure regular collaboration with other supervisors / managers (SRH, MH, NAM, MAM, Social Work, EH/WASH, LogM, Admin).
• Work on HP capacity building and supervision.
• Prepare the development plan for the HP team, based on the needs assessment (evaluation), as well for the follow up in capacity building through training, coaching, community of practice events.
• Manage and supervise the quality of the HPCE activities done by the HPCE team at field level (based on a supervision checklist). (eg. Participatory methods and pedagogical techniques, active listening, use of tools, preparation /organisation)
• Act as responsible of the recruitment and evaluation process for HP profiles (in collaboration with HR department).

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MSF CH/Context Specific Accountabilities:

Apart from the aforementioned accountabilities, the HPCE Manager is also responsible for the following accountabilities:

• Regularly update the HPCE strategy, activities, tools, and monitoring system.
• Create of the digital health promotion plan and its implementation.
• Work closely with the DoH staff responsible for health promotion to improve access to relevant health messages in the target communities. This might include performing trainings, workshops, hands-on interventions, creating materials, etc.
• Maintain close communication with the network of the component to have close collaboration and feedback, making sure the project integrates the input and recommendations, and our strategic decisions based on the community needs.
• Ensure that the Health Promotion team and the rest of the management team understand the community feedback and proposals well

Specific requirements for the role:

 

Education	– Essential: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, behavioural sciences, public health, orientation health promotion/community health. –Desirable: Master’s degree in any social science would be considered an asset.
Experience	–Essential: – Minimum 2 years working experience in related jobs (managing health promotion programs) outside the country of residence or within MSF. -Team management experience. -Experience in outreach activities. -Experience in using qualitative methodology. -Experience in strategy design, implementation and monitoring.
Languages	–Essential: Fluency in English (minimum C1) and Arabic
Knowledge	Essential: -Good competencies in MS Office (word and excel, outlook). -Strong knowledge in qualitative research methods. Desirable: -Knowledge of qualitative data treatment software like NVivo, graphics editing software (like photoshop) and/or others software’s, (such as KOBO Collect, OsMand, QGIS) would be considered an added value.
Competencies	-Strong strategic and analytical skills -People management and development -Results and quality orientation -Teamwork and cooperation        -Behavioural flexibility                   -Commitment to MSF principles

 

What we offer:

• Legal contract and pay in accordance with MSF Salary Grid. Level 10.
• The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organisation.
• The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and working with those most in need.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (Updated 2 pages CV + motivation letter+ Certifications & Diploma + ID Card + References), Only applications with complete documentation will be considered.

 

By email to MSFCH-Mosulwest-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org

Please indicate “MSL – HPCE Manager” in the e-mail title.

We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter introducing yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and highlighting why you believe you are suitable for the role. Ensure that your Resume clearly showcases your experience including specific roles and responsibilities.This will help us assess your suitability for the role and understand how your skills align with the job requirements.

Only English CVs are considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. (Please make sure your email and phone number are updated)

Your application will not be returned to you at any stage of the recruitment process.

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

 

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msfch-erbil-recruitment@geneva.msf.org.