Technical Direction and Strategy

• Provide overall strategic and technical guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence- based health and nutrition programming.
• Lead the development and periodic review of RI’s Health & Nutrition strategy in Syria, ensuring alignment with humanitarian needs and long-term system strengthening objectives.
• Identify programmatic and technical gaps and develop actionable plans to address
• Champion the design and roll-out of innovative programming models aimed at strengthening the health system while sustaining emergency response capacities.
• Ensure harmonization of health standards, procedures, and systems across hubs and field

Program Development and Quality

• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of proposals, concept notes, and program modifications.
• Lead on health and nutrition assessments to identify needs and programmatic opportunities in coordination with MEAL and Grants and Reporting teams.
• Support the integration of cross-cutting themes (gender, protection, accountability, MHPSS) into health and nutrition programming.
• Lead the development of technical frameworks, guidelines, and quality benchmarks for service delivery across supported health facilities.
• Ensure international and national health standards are incorporated into program design and
• Drive continuous improvement of emergency health services, with a clear roadmap to ensure health and nutrition services meet relevant standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Oversee technical monitoring systems for health and nutrition programs, ensuring findings inform program quality improvements.
• Lead technical reviews and audits of health facilities and services, including pharmaceutical management and health information systems.
• Support MEAL teams in developing/adapting tools and methodologies for assessing program quality and outcomes.
• Ensure robust data analysis and reporting to guide decision-making and demonstrate program
• Promote learning, documentation, and dissemination of innovative approaches and best

Partnerships and Coordination

• Lead RI’s engagement with the MoH, building strong relationships and ensuring RI’s activities align with MoH priorities and plans
• Represent RI’s health and nutrition programs at national sector (cluster) coordination meetings and other technical forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key health stakeholders, including local NGOs, UN agencies, donors, and health authorities as designated by Country Director and Deputy Country Director - Programs.
• Advocate for improved health policies, standards, and resources through coordination platforms and advocacy initiatives.
• Support the development of effective referral mechanisms and service integration across different levels of care.
• Contribute to partnership development and strengthening of local health actors’ technical capacities in coordination with Awards and Partnership team.

Capacity Building and training

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to hub-based Health Technical Specialists and health program teams.
• Lead structured capacity building for RI staff, partners, and health facility staff to strengthen technical skills and ensure harmonized application of health standards.
• Ensure staff are prepared for both emergency response and longer-term system-strengthening

Behavior and Conduct

• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the RI team and the vulnerable communities we serve
• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms
• Report any concerns

4**. Person Specification**

Skills, knowledge and expertise required for the role.