Health Facilitator

Programme & Policy Medical & Health

Overview

Support delivery of primary healthcare services in PHCCs.

You have:

• University degree in Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related health field
• At least two years of experience working in healthcare settings, preferably in primary healthcare or community health programs
• Experience in delivering health education and awareness sessions to diverse community groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and handle a complex and varied workload
• Ability to communicate in Arabic
• Ability to use minimum level of English

The Opportunity – Health Facilitator

Post location: Gaza Field Office - Deir Al-Balah and Khan Younis and subject to change based on SC priorities and needs.

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: Until end of May 2026 with possibility of extension.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Health Facilitator will support the delivery of primary healthcare services within Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) operated by Save the Children International (SCI). The role focuses on implementing health-related activities, supporting patient engagement, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of healthcare services.

The facilitator will work closely with health teams to assist in the provision of basic health education, patient flow management, and community outreach activities. They will provide technical and operational support to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and in line with SCI standards and protocols.

Key responsibilities include supporting health awareness sessions, assisting in communication between patients and healthcare providers, and contributing to the organization of health campaigns and activities within the PHCCs. The Health Facilitator will also play a role in collecting basic data, supporting monitoring and evaluation processes, and ensuring accurate documentation of activities.

Additionally, the role involves coordinating with other team members to ensure smooth daily operations, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and supporting outreach efforts to increase community access to health services.

All staff are required to adhere to Save the Children International’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection, and accountability standards.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: GazaHealth Officer.

Staff reporting to this post: None.

Budget Responsibilities: None.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Represent Save the Children professionally while engaging with patients, caregivers, and community members.
• Support the delivery of basic health services and health education activities within PHCCs in coordination with medical staff.
• Assist healthcare providers in organizing patient flow, registration, and ensuring smooth daily operations within the facility.
• Provide health awareness sessions to patients and caregivers on key topics such as hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, and maternal and child health.
• Collaborate with the health team to identify community health needs and support the development of appropriate response activities.
• Monitor patients need and provide guidance or referrals to appropriate services within the PHCC or external partners when necessary.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all patients, with special attention to children and vulnerable groups.
• Adhere to and promote child safeguarding, protection standards, and confidentiality of patient information always.
• Identify challenges in service delivery and work with the health team to address them effectively.
• Support coordination with community stakeholders to enhance access to health services and community outreach efforts.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and databases while ensuring data protection and confidentiality.
• Contribute to documenting success stories, case studies, and lessons learned from project implementation.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of coordinated work plans.
• Ready to work to respond to any natural disaster or emergency anywhere in OPT.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related health field

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least two years of experience working in healthcare settings, preferably in primary healthcare or community health programs.
• Experience in delivering health education and awareness sessions to diverse community groups.
• Previous experience working with children and vulnerable populations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in community outreach, patient engagement, or health promotion activities is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and handle a complex and varied workload.
• Ability to contribute to a small team, motivate staff, work collaboratively with colleagues, and provide support and advice as needed.
• Willingness and ability to significantly adjust working hours and collaborate with emergency teams coming from outside the sector.
• Cooperate as needed with organization staff, both internationally and within the team environment.
• Understand and commit to Save the Children’s vision and mission.
• Ability to read and understand simple guidelines, short correspondence, and memos.
• Commitment to Save the Children’s values.
• Ability to communicate in Arabic.
• Ability to use minimum level of English.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education and that, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Search Jobs - SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com)

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Apply now

Potential interview questions

Added 2 months ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: savethechildren.net