Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Education:
The ideal candidate will have an environmental health background and experience in implementing water and sanitation for health facilities, such as cholera treatment centers and disease-specific treatment units. “Highly desired criteria” include previous work in WASH at the health facilities level and knowledge of infection control and prevention.
Minimum university degree in General engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water engineering, public health, Environmental health, medical nursing, or another related field.
2 years of experience working in WASH projects, WASH in Health Facilities, Health programming, or field epidemiology within emergency settings.
Desirable: expertise in infection prevention and control, within healthcare settings or in the context of outbreaks.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IPC and Healthcare Waste Management.
Experience working in a community-based setting. One year of relevant work experience would be an added advantage.
Demonstrated management skills are a key asset.
Understand community service - community connectedness.
Knowledge of community hygiene promotion approaches and messages.
Excellent initiator and able to manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
Credible written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.
Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to achieve effective resolution.
Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities, and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior-level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop, is a must.
Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
Language/Travel:
English & Arabic is required.
60% Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Health Manager
Position directly supervises: NA
Indirect Reporting: Health Coordinator
Key Internal Contacts: Health Officer, SRH officer, MH officer, IPC officer, health staff at IRC facilities.
Key External Contacts: WASH partners