The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) is an independent humanitarian organization of public utility, is permanent and continuous, and has a legal entity and enjoys financial and administrative independence. SARC was founded in 1942 according to the decrees No/540/ 1942 and No/117/ 1966 which regulate the Organization’s work. It was recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva (ICRC) in 1946, and is committed to upholding the Geneva Conventions and the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies.
The Syrian Arab Red Crescent is seeking to recruit a “Medical Project Unit Manager”
Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV in English and must be PDF file only, otherwise will be rejected To: hrrecruitment@sarc-sy.org
- Should write the position you apply for in the Subject.
- Based In Damascus – Abou Remmaneh.
- Any resume without Subject will be automatically rejected.
- Vacancy Open Date: 14-Oct-2026 / Vacancy Closing Date: 24-Oct-2026
Job Title Medical Project Unit Manager (MPUM) Classification (Grade and Level)
Unit Manager Duty Station / Location (HQ, Branch)
SARC HQ Department / Unit / Section Office (Branch)
Health Facilities Unit Immediate Supervisor’s Title Health Department Director Technical Manager’s Title (if applicable)
Health Department Director Number of Direct Reports (if applicable)
6 Number of Indirect Reports (if applicable)
8 Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)
Damascus – HQ Job purpose
· In addition to its core programs and activities, SARC develops special medical projects with a variety of humanitarian partners. These agreements are usually multi-year funded projects; they are bounded by a timeframe, a plan with specific objectives and staff who coordinate the implementation of activities in the different locations across Syria. · The Medical project unit manager (MPUM) supervises the day-to-day work of the coordinators assigned to each of these projects, and is responsible for planning, directing the administrative requirements of the unit in order for the projects to be implemented.
· As head of the medical project unit, the manager gets to influence and contribute to the overall policies and procedures of the Medical department and ensures it is adhered to within his/her unit.
· A MPUM must be willing to take risks in order to drive the strategies and effectiveness of his/her unit. He/she performs the role of empowering, selecting, coaching, and retaining qualified staff that will contribute to unit goals and SARC’s mission at large.
· The MPUM will provide direction and guidance to subordinates, which includes putting up working standards, SOP’s, and monitoring performance.
Job duties and responsibilities
· Incorporate policies and procedures of SARC in Medical project unit operations. · Monitor and review projects activities and ensure that they are brought to completion within scheduled period of time and budget.
· Conduct periodic field visits to monitor project administration, including conducting training, conducting assessment and evaluation, providing input to work planning, conducting technical research, and performing other operational tasks.
· Provide effective management to organization’s medical project unit activities that have to do with its strategic and financial growth.
· Build effective relationship with the partners so as to maintain good revenue increase for the organization.
· Identify issues or potential risks and make informed decisions on how to address the issues, communicating, when appropriate, with the director and/or other higher authorities in SARC.
· Perform efficient management through sharing and preparing all projects budgets with projects coordinators.
· Ensure harmonious environment for working.
· Responsible forest up plans of capacity building, through training and mentoring staff; motivating them all for effective performance for the general growth of SARC.
· Set up the Medical project unit’s strategies for communication and reporting activities.
· Analyse and explore needs; identifying new opportunities for funding.
· Develop to meet the expectation levels and vision of SARC and the Medical department for all members of the unit.
· Coordinate with other units and departments, integrating objectives and ideas for organizational growth.
· Perform day-to-day administrative tasks, such as processing information files and other paperwork.
Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively work towards the achievement of the SARC goals 2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles 3. Perform any other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager Position Requirements
Education and Training Required Preferred · Degree in Medicine / Pharmacy or dentistry. X Experience Required Preferred · 3 years’ experience at least after graduation. X · Prefer to have experience from Red Cross or Red Crescent national or international societies. X · Ability to work under pressure and tight schedule. X Knowledge and Skills Required Preferred · Creative thinking – The MUPM should possess the ability to develop and create new ideas, systems, and relationships for the success of SARC. X · Decision making skills: He/she should have the ability to analyze information and evaluate results in order to make the best decision in solving problems. X · Planning skills: – The manager should have the ability to develop specific plans and goals to help in accomplishing tasks efficiently. X · Ability to tack complaints and resolve disputes and conflicts. X · Motivating skills: The MPUM should be able to encourage and build team spirit among staff, bringing about mutual respect and cooperation. X · He/she must have pleasant personality, display managerial, and leadership abilities. X · Ability to identify new opportunities and exploit them to the benefit of SARC. X · He/she should have strong communication skills. X Languages and IT Skills · Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English, with ability to produce reports in both languages. X · Competent in Windows, MS office programs, internet and email. X Competencies (to be filled in by HR – from Competency Framework) For internal use only
Prepared by: Human Resources Department Date: Amended By: Mouhannad Al.Zein Date: 13-Oct-2024 Signed by Employee
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