Public Health Specialist - Global Communities
- Gaza Household WASH Activity
- Position: Public Health Specialist
- Location: Gaza Strip
Global Communities is an international development non-profit organization. Our mission is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.
Global Communities is seeking a Public Health Specialist for a USAID-funded Household WASH program in Gaza. The three-year program will improve human health, environmental health and livelihoods in vulnerable communities by increasing access to facilities and services for safe domestic water and improved sanitation. Priorities include: 1) Providing durable solutions to vulnerable communities, such as the establishment, extension or rehabilitation of water distribution networks and sanitation systems at the household and neighborhood levels; and 2) Increasing emergency WASH preparedness interventions to mitigate and reduce rainwater and sewage flooding risks in vulnerable communities.
Responsibilities:
- The Public Health Specialist specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develops GHW’s household hygiene promotion strategy, including the content of hygiene promotion trainings and all hygiene promotion education and communication materials.
- In close coordination with the Technical Expert/Chief Engineer, Social Inclusion Specialist, and consortium partners, oversees the successful implementation of the household hygiene promotion strategy.
- Trains consortium partners and staff on public health issues.
- Attends Health and Nutrition Cluster meetings.
- Oversees the distribution of hygiene items and/or e-vouchers by sub- awardees.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred;
- Seven years of relevant experience;
- Experience in working with international development organizations is preferred;
- Demonstrated experience in developing and promoting public health strategy;
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering trainings to consortium partners and staff;
- Experience in facilitating health related projects;
- Full professional proficiency in spoken and written in both English and Arabic;
How to Apply
To apply for the position listed above, please send your CV and a cover letter by email to
vacancies@chf-pal.org
no later than Tuesday October 26, 2021, indicating the position title and location. Global Communities is an equal opportunity employer.