Public Health Promotion (PHP) Assistant (m/f)

Description

• Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. We are looking for a PHP Assistant
• Location – Macomia – Cabo Delgado
• Contract: 7 months contract upon donor grant confirmation
• Job Purpose: To implement activities at the field level that meet water, sanitation and hygiene needs for affected populations

Duties

Technical

• Take part in assessments for new locations and support in identifying key WASH priorities; Provide information regarding community structures, practices, beliefs and vulnerable groups
• Assist in the development and implementation of PHP activities
• Select and train Activistas in a defined geographical area, as defined by the PHP TL/Officer, including leading a small team in hygiene promotion specialisation and community volunteers
• Monitor their work on a daily basis
• Work with PHEs in latrine designs/ water point location and the operation and maintenance of facilities
• Conducting regular consultation with children’s, men and women including vulnerable groups as elders and people living with disabilities
• Collect and report community level programme information for submission to coordination mechanisms
• Conduct community level trainings to build partner and community capacity in emergency contexts
• Actively listen to communities and support them to design solutions to WASH and other public health issues
• Coordinate with local actors and others NGO/IGNOto ensure effective delivery of WASH programme activities
• Discuss and orientate community action plans in order to design a WASH programme
• Ensure regular feedback and understanding of context – especially related to hygiene practices/community belief and perceptions
• Ensure reporting and monitoring of activities according work plan and activities indicators
• Coordinate activities with colleagues in other sectors (PHE, Protection and Gender) to ensure coherent approach to beneficiaries

Management

• Manage the work of assigned Activists, taking responsibility for monitoring quality of work, resolving issues (with support of the officer where required) and required paperwork for payment
• Liaise with logistics and finance to ensure proper planning for equipment and materials required for public health promotion work
• Other: Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and value as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

Requisites

• Competencies in communication and understanding of community dynamics are more essential than a formal qualification, however qualifications in public health, community health, social sciences or anthropology are highly desirable
• Strong communication skills and knowledge and experience in public health work are highly desirable
• Experience of working with NGOs in emergency response is also highly desirable
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

Organizational Values

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty should feel they can make change happen
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted