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WASH OFFICER

Posted in Development Studies

Africa AHEAD

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Zimbabwe

Description :


Africa AHEAD (AA) is a national NGO which was founded in 1995 in order to address the needs of urban and rural communities through the Community Health Club (CHC) methodology. The objective of AA is to relieve sickness and poverty and promote good health by empowering communities in Zimbabwe. The organization implements a range of Community Health Club and Emergency programmes directly in-country, as well as providing a learning base for other countries wishing to start Community Health Club Program in the region.

AA’s vision is to empower women in particular so that, as leaders in a fully functional Community, they are able to effectively control all preventable diseases and substantially alleviate poverty in their areas and raise living standards for their family.

Project background

In order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic Africa AHEAD, in partnership with Action Against Hunger are anticipating a five months UNICEF funded emergency in targeting rehabilitation of Health Facilities and health promotion in Manicaland , Midlands, and Masvingo Provinces

AA therefore seeks the services of qualified candidates for WASH Technical Officer and WASH Officer position. The positions are contingent upon funding being received from the donor. The incumbents will be based in any of the targeted areas of operation and will be working closely with relevant ministries in the three provinces.

The WASH Officer is responsible for the smooth running of the software WASH aspects of the program in line with national and AAZ protocols.


He/she is expected to perform their duties according to standards of operation expected by AA, according to AA’s philosophy, principles and policies. In particular, the incumbent will maintain the highest level of procedural transparency for the organization and its donors.

The incumbent is expected to sign the Code of Conduct which describes the manner in which they should represent AA and behave in relation to other members of staff, project stakeholders and participants. The officer should also be familiar with AA policies that relate to their work (ignorance of AA’s policies and procedures will not be considered an excuse in incidences of malpractice).

The incumbent will work to a defined work plan with time-lines. A description of duties is set out below. However, other duties may be assigned, as appropriate, by the line-manager to enhance the smooth running of project in line with project and organizational goals.

Oversee the effective implementation of the WASH software aspects of the project for Health Facilities which among others include;

Have a good understanding and appreciation of both WASH software activities,

Identifies and conducts trainings on PHHE and CHC formation and facilitates training of Health Care Staff on IPC

Directly manage the day-to-day hygiene promotion activities in the field; Ensure that WASH hygiene promotion activities meet stated objectives within the timeframe, ensuring deadlines are met;

Provide support in water, sanitation and hygiene promotion programming, in broad coordination with other sectors at Health Care Facilities;

Work with WASH Engineer on mainstreaming gender, protection, and safeguarding in the design of and rehabilitation of Health Facilities

Support the collaboration and coordination of software WASH issues at Health Facilities together with the government, local authorities, donors and other implementing agencies;

Provide quality weekly and monthly reports timeously


Qualification

A Minimum of a Degree in, Public Health, Environmental/Health Sciences, Development Studies or any other relevant discipline; Strong appreciation of and Software components in project implementation; At least 2 years’ experience in WASH emergency programmes working for an NGO in less privileged communities; Willing to work in remote location


To apply

Applications and detailed curriculum vitae with the position clearly highlighted in the Subject line can be sent out to: hrafricaahead@gmail.com by close of business on Friday 26.02.2020. While we value all applications received, we unfortunately can only respond to shortlisted candidates. Canvasing will disqualify applicants


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