WASH Officer at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

JOB SUMMARY

• The WASH Officer will be responsible for implementing WASH-related activities in the community, focusing on hygiene promotion, water source management, and program monitoring.
• The officer will engage with community leaders, stakeholders, and households to ensure the effective delivery of WASH services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate community engagement meetings and small group sessions with LGA leaders and stakeholders.
• Conduct house-to-house visits for hygiene promotion using Cholera flipcharts.
• Distribute WASH kits and Aquatab to households.
• Map water sources, conduct water quality assessments, and implement source chlorination.
• Monitor program activities regularly, establishing reference points against impact.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective program implementation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience in WASH programming, preferably in humanitarian contexts.
• Strong communication and community engagement skills.
• Ability to work in challenging field environments.
• Fluency in English and local languages (Hausa, Kanuri).