Emergency WASH Officer

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Emergency WASH Officer

Concern Worldwide

Health Care

Environmental Health

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3 years

Position

2020-07-20

2020-07-29

Required Skills

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Fields of study

No fields of study

Full Time

Job Description

Project Management

· Conduct a COVID-19 specific Health Facility Assessment (HFA) (including a WASH needs assessment) via phone with paper or DDG survey for data entry (on device or webform).

· Work closely with the Woreda Health Office to determine the COVID-19 medical and training needs of the health WASH within the scope of the grant.

· Develop and revise plans for WASH training of health workers and implements those plans through the health work force at health center, health posts, isolation/quarantine and treatment centres.

· Participating in the Zonal/ Woreda WASH Technical Working Group meetings, develop meeting agendas, documentation and dissemination of the technical working group meetings action point and recommendations.

· Liaise and coordinate with local stakeholders’ personnel regularly, reporting to them and giving them updates on activities.

· Collaborate with the potential partners on the field (health centers, health posts, committee leaders) to improve the coverage and the efficiency of the WASH service.

· Collaborate with partners where possible (e.g. UNICEF and WHO in

· Submit appropriate reports of field activities to senior project officer

· Make frequent site visits to facilities to ensure that basic WASH facilities are functional and training are being conducted.

· Coordinate or combine the resources of health care institutions, emergency command posts or other agencies to enhance the community WASH practice

· Ensure Job WASH related aids are available in health centers, Health posts, Isolation/quarantine centres and treatment centres

· Participate in capacity building training, in health education sessions and BCC activities.

· Direct or control prevention programs in COVID-19 prevention and mitigation.

· Assess the effectiveness of recommended risk reduction actions or other interventions.

· Recognize vulnerable groups at threat for COVID-19 and take preventive measures in coordination with other stakeholders.

· Prepare precautionary WASH reports, which include problem explanations, analyses, alternate solutions, and suggestions.

· Facilitate training, closely work with government WASH staffs at Health posts, Health center and hospital and district level.

· Design, implement, or assess WASH service delivery systems to enhance the health of specific communities.

· Provided formal and on job training and supportive supervision for Concern Woreda level staffs and government WASH staff.

· Liaise with concerned government authorities and ensure the programme strategy, objectives and activities are understood, agreed and appropriate communication channel is in place.

· Conduct regular health facility visit and supportive supervision

Work any tasks assigned by the line manager and the organization

Human Resources

· Identify technical assistance needs and training resources among project staff, partners, government counterparts and beneficiaries and coordinate the provision of technical assistance;

· Identify capacity gaps and provide on the job capacity building and support to the Concern team

· Provide technical support to field staffs in order to build their capacity to perform their assigned roles and responsibilities

Financial Management

· NA

Reporting

· Ensure the work plans are on track and report any amendment or significant changes to your line manager

· Ensure appropriate reporting tools are in place, if not already in place to ensure reporting formats are understood and used by staff and provide the information required for high quality donor reporting purposes. Provide regular feedback on reports.

· Prepare internal reports and donor reports and ensure that they are developed to a high standard and that all deadlines for the receipt of these reports are met.

· Documenting lessons learnt, best practices and case studies

Supporting communication of implementing partners/ key stakeholders with the use monitoring data to make recommendations for adapting the programme

Job Requirements

Qualification

· Minimum BSc in Environmental Health; Environmental Health, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Civil Engineering and other related field of study. Master’s degree is preferable.

Minimum of three years of experience required,

Competencies:

· Have excellent self-motivation skills.

· Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources.

· Fluency in English and Amharic, Knowledge of the local language is a plus.

· Strong presentation, communications and interpersonal skills and ability to interact productively with partners and stakeholders (community, government technical services and institutions).

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

· Good command in written and spoken English and Local language.

· Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours

· Training in public health, health education, health communication, or health promotion

· Experience working in disease outbreaks or health emergencies

Teamwork

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy. Please note that no need to submit your supporting documents at this stage:

Ethiojobs.net OR Concern Ethiopia, Apply in person at our Office in Wolayita or Addis Ababa

Phone call is strictly forbidden. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Concern Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern's Code of Conduct (CCoC) and its associated policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, contractors, visitors to the programme and partner organizations, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for and maintain the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern's core values and mission. Concern's Code of Conduct and its associated policies have been appended to your Contract for your signature. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct you demonstrate that you have understood their content and agree to conduct yourself in accordance with the provisions of these two documents. A breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal.

Women are highly encouraged to apply

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