HR Assistant (Syria) - Part-time
Salary £ Subject to confirmation of funding
Damascus, Syria
Vacancy listed 2025-07-02
Application deadline 2025-07-18
Details
About GHP: 
One billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives. For over thirty years, GHP – www.thet.org – has been working to change this, training health workers to build a world where everyone has access to affordable and quality healthcare. We do this by leveraging the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting health partnerships between hospitals, colleges and clinics in the UK and those overseas. 
 
From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, we work to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all. GHP’s work is rooted in the Health Partnership Model, which builds long-term, institutional relationships between health organisations in the UK and LMICs based on co-development, reciprocal learning, and mutual benefit. 


UFUQ project overview:  
The project is strategically designed to uplift the health conditions of the Syrian population. It addresses critical elements of health workforce management and medical education in Syria, aiming for a transformative impact on health outcomes in the region. 

Specialized Medical Education Enhancement: 

UFUQ aims to enable targeted specialties in Syria to play a pivotal role in advancing medical education and practice. This encompasses a comprehensive review, update, and rollout of curricula, teaching, and assessment materials in emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and anaesthesiology. The project focuses on strengthening capacities in medical education, clinical/CPD areas, English language proficiency, research skills, and fostering scientific collaboration and partnership among and between faculties, residents, and international peers.  

Rooted in the UFUQ philosophy, this intervention believes that by strengthening the systems and capacities for specialized medical education, the quality and accessibility of specialist health services will be markedly improved. The UFUQ project envisions a transformative approach contributing to the broader goal of achieving universal health coverage and delivering better-quality care in Syria. 


Objective of the Position 
The HR Assistant will support the day-to-day human resources operations, ensuring that HR functions are carried out efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with GHP policies and local labor laws. 


Key Responsibilities: 
  • Serve as the primary HR focal point in-country, responsible for implementing local HR processes and ensuring alignment with central HR policies and procedures. 
  • Support central HR in recruitment processes by advising on advertising in country. 
  • Lead in-country onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth employee experience in line with organisational standards. 
  • Prepare template employment contracts, amendments, and other documentation as directed by central HR. 
  • Ensure full compliance with national labor laws and internal HR policies, proactively flagging any issues to central HR. 
  • Maintain an organised and secure HR filing system in-country in accordance with global recordkeeping standards. 
  • Provide day-to-day HR guidance to staff and support the HR & Operations team with administrative tasks as needed. 
 


Qualifications & Experience 
  • University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 
  • Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in HR, preferably with an NGO. 
  • Strong knowledge of Syrian labor law is an asset. 
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills. 
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with central HR. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 
  • Fluency in English is preferred. 
 


Core Competencies: 
  • Confidentiality and professional integrity 
  • High attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork capabilities 
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
Attached documents
Title File
Terms of Reference HR_Assistant_ToR_(1).pdf