PHP Assistant – Oxfam Vacancy Announcement; August 1 2024
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Organization: Oxfam
Position: PHP Assistant
Location: Gambella, Ethiopia
Employment: Contract
Date of Announcement:
Deadline: August 10, 2024
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Job description
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Do you have experience managing mobilization of the community to promote hygiene practices, and public sanitation, with more emphasis on monitoring latrine use, water collection/storage, environmental sanitation, and hand-washing practices
Do you have experience in implementing and supervising Public Health Promotion activities in the project area in an interactive and participatory manner?
Do you have experience taking part in training delivery at the community level -including women’s groups and Child to Child activities, CLTSH, CHAST, etc
The Role:
This role is responsible for Leading the implementation of the Oxfam-led public health promotion component of WASH response with close support from the Public Health Promotion Team Leader WASH Coordinator and PHE/PHP Officers working with key stakeholders including UNHCR, ARRA, and other implementing partners to ensure a coordinated response and adherence to standards.
What we are looking for:
To work directly with local communities to promote good hygiene standards. This includes training mobilizers and key community members on health promotion and disease prevention. The role also involves leading a team of Hygiene Promoters in the field, ensuring that activities are culturally appropriate for different locations and target populations, including both communal centers and host communities
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Job requirements
An ideal candidate for the role will also be/have:
- Relevant qualifications such as a degree or Diploma in Public Health, Health Officer, Health Education, or Environmental health science from a recognized academic institution. Extensive, relevant experience in the field of WASH may be considered instead of formal qualifications, but not the other way around. Environmental Health science background is a direct fit for this post.
- At least two years of post-qualification experience in community-based Public Health Promotion projects within refugee communities.
- Proven hands-on expertise in various techniques of hygiene promotion and AWD (Acute Watery Diarrheal) preparedness/response.
- Experience in developing training materials and strong training skills. Knowledge of and experience with community-based interventions using participatory methodologies (e.g., CHAST, CLTSH, PHAST) and enhancing the sustainability of implemented technologies
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance, and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam, we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the-job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements that might work for you.
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How To Apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
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