Malteser International is a German non-governmental organization with its headquarters in Cologne/ Germany, implementing more than 100 projects in about 20 countries worldwide.
In Kenya, Malteser International is present since 2001. So far, programmes concentrated on TB and HIV in the slums of Nairobi and in Kajiado, while also providing humanitarian assistance in emergencies such as droughts and floods in Northern Kenya.
In August 2012, Malteser International opened an office in Illeret, Marsabit County / Northern Kenya with the aim to address the needs of the pastoralist population of the area, by supporting sustainable solutions, drought resilience and disaster preparedness. To support our programme Malteser International is looking for a:
Public Health Officer / WASH Coordinator
Location:Illeret, Marsabit County, Northern Kenya
Reporting to:Program Coordinator
Functions
General:
- Responsible for implementation of a range of water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion initiatives
- Plan, implement, monitor and evaluation the project’s WASH interventions
- Minister and supervise Hygiene Promoters
- Supervise and conduct Meat Inspection at the Illeret Slaughter House
- Conducting water, hygiene and sanitation assessments including: baseline surveys, evaluations and EIAs.
- Collaborate with the WASH Technical Officer , Community Health Coordinators and relevant stakeholders
- represent MI in meetings, conferences, workshops and other forums
- Reporting on Technical WASH activities with deadlines showing achievements against targets
In Detail:
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion
- Supervise Hygiene Promoters to deliver appropriate sustainable and environmentally friendly interventions that meet the needs of the local community on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
- Oversee Operation and Maintenance of the Water Supplies
- Coordinate households and families visits to promote healthy and hygienic behaviour.
- Ensure the development of strong relationships with the designated community groups in 13 villages of Illeret Ward.
- Ensuring that Hygiene Promoters deliver facilitated peer-to-peer hygiene promotion sessions
- Development of a programme for delivering hygiene promotion activities for children
Community initiatives
- Implementing community hygiene promotion activities under the CLTS approach.
- Implement and evaluate capacity building programs for Community Health Volunteers
Health and Hygiene Promotion Campaign development
- The PHO/WASH Coordinator is responsible for undertaking structured research and assessment of hygiene-related issues
- He/she is responsible for proposing creative and innovative ideas on how to deliver key hygiene messages
Reporting
- Activity reporting: The PHO/WASH Coordinator prepares accurate and timely reports of program activities results.
Key qualities required
- Good communication skills – and ability and willingness to work with people in difficult personal circumstances, including cultural barriers.
- Respectful and appropriate attitude towards the local community
- Ability and willingness to work in physically challenging field conditions
- Compliance with MI security procedures and protocols
Experience required
- 3-5 years of field experience in ASALs
Education degree:
- Bachelor Degree / Higher National Diploma in Public Health,
- Additional training in CLTS will be an added advantage
Languages:
- English and Swahili: Fluent
Qualified Candidates apply via e-mail to: applicationswash@malteser-africa.org
Deadline: 15/10/2014
How to apply:
Qualified Candidates apply via e-mail to: applicationswash@malteser-africa.org
