Site Manager – Arsal Isolation Center

In light of increasing its emergency response in Lebanon to support in the fight against COVID-19, Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland is looking for a Site Manager for a COVID-19 Isolation Center in Aarsal. In case of a significant increase in cases, the Isolation Center will be used to isolate asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 patients and will operate 24/7.

The Site Manager will be hired for a “standby/waiting list”. Upon hiring, the selected candidate will receive a paid training of 1-2 days. After that, a working contract will be established only if needed.

-Starting date: to be determined

-Type of contract: Service contract, undetermined period

- Place of work:  Aarsal

Main purpose

The Site Manager will oversee an Isolation Centre, supervising the daily logistic activities, and coordinating with the Isolation Center team and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth running and uninterrupted coverage of services and care to patients, according to standards and protocols.

Accountabilities

• Overseeing all daily operations of the site, including administrative tasks, food, laundry, water, cleaning and supplies
• Supporting MSF project management in coordination with all stakeholders to ensure smooth running and uninterrupted coverage of services, resolving problems and issues
• Supervising a maintenance agent and oversee the hygiene agents and security guards, including coordination of staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage
• Maintaining safety, confidentiality and professional ethics for patients and staff
• Planning and ensuring ongoing availability of supplies and equipment for the site
• Implementing all guidelines and procedures related to safety, Personal Prevention Equipment (PPE), decontamination and waste management, infection control, fire prevention and PSEA
• Ensuring adherence to all rules, policies, procedures and standards by staff and patients
• Performing other duties as required by the MSF management

COVID-specific requirements

Age between 25-50 years, good health and no suffering from chronic diseases representing increased vulnerability to infection with COVID-19 (medical certificate to be provided), willingness to work in high-risk COVID environment

Education

Essential secondary education and formal technical training

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant position mandatory, preferred previous experience with MSF or another INGO in humanitarian context, management experience essential

Languages

Native Arabic speaker, fluency in English (oral & written) mandatory

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

Other

Position based in Aarsal and access to the Center may be requested at night and/or during weekend, thus flexibility regarding working hours and possibility of transport to the Center at day & night time required