Area Nursing Services Officer - CLA - Internally, for UNRWA staff only, H04
- Organisation: UNRWA
- Location: Beirut
- Contract: R
- Deadline: 23 November 2026
Org. Setting and Reporting
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff.UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent is responsible to the Area Health Officer (AHO) and receives technical supervision from the Field Nursing Services Officer. The incumbent should provide guidance & advice for Senior Staff Nurse staff in the assigned Area.
Responsibilities
Undertakes periodic and regular supervisory visits to health centers to ensure nursing staff are working in line with the technical instructions and approved strategies; Gathers, reviews, verifies and analyses health data and reports related to his/her designated area; ensures maintenance and completeness of health centers' records; Supports the provision of nursing services in collaboration with Heads Health Centre and Senior Staff Nurses at the Health Centers; Directs and supervises the operation, administration, implementation and evaluation of the nursing services at the Health Center level in the area assigned; assists the Field Nursing Services Officer in planning, directing, supervising, evaluating and developing the nursing services; collaborates in the overall management of the area by participating in team meetings; Identifies requirements for health centers, including medical equipment, medical instruments, furniture, printed forms and other materials; advises on replacement; carries out periodic inventory and stock checking; prepares and follows up the supply orders for the clinics of her area; Assists in the planning, organization and implementation of the in-service and on—the-job training of nursing staff; implements the orientation and training program for newly recruited nursing staff in his/her assigned area; Participates in the maintenance of a healthy and safe work environment in accordance with the Health Technical Instructions and guidelines and Infrastructure Standards; Assists the Field Nursing Services Officer in conducting research and studies; Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Leading and Supervising Adapting and Responding to Change Planning and Organizing Following Instructions and Procedures Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
Education
Successful completion of secondary school; A university degree or at least three years post-secondary school in nursing studies from an accredited educational institution; A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station (where applicable).
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience in nursing profession, is required. of which two years should have been at supervisory level, is required. Ability to use computer and understanding of its usage in health applications, is required Applicants are required to mention if they have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother), please provide full name(s) and relationship. If applicable, please provide further details below Applicants are required to mention if they are a Palestine refugee. If yes, please provide you Registration Card Number Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A "yes" answer doesn't necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
Required Languages
Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking
English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II
Arabic UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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