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• Offer support in hygiene and sanitation
  promotion activities conducted by school hygiene clubs within the refugee
  catchment area.
• Conduct a WASH gap analysis for institutions
  and communities as identified by ACF
• Work closely with the nutrition officers,
  oversee the distribution of WASH kits to selected IMAM program
  beneficiaries
• Mobilize refugee and host communities for
  sensitization on hygiene and sanitation through community dialogues, music
  and drama and other such mass sensitization events
• Supervise hygiene promotion activities at health
  facilities and community level
• Assist in the dissemination of relevant IEC
  materials on WASH

• Identify WASH related training needs for
  VHTs, lead mothers and hygiene club members on nutrition and health and
  organize the necessary trainings
• Actively participate in development of IECs
  on WASH
• Provide WASH education to project staff and
  other support personnel
• Assist in regular on-job mentorship and
  support of hygiene clubs, Village Health Teams and lead mothers in hygiene
  promotion at community level

• Actively participate in WASH KAP assessments
  conducted within the catchment area.
• Ensure regular collection of household WASH
  data, compilation and reporting
• Ensure regular and timely monthly reporting
  among the VHTs on the project activities among VHTs in the catchment area
• Oversee reporting on project progress,
  success stories and lessons learned during project implementation.

• Ensure regular attendance of staff under your
  supervision (VHTs for example)
• Conduct on job mentorship and supervision
  supported staff.
• Actively participate in monthly VHT meetings
  and provide regular feedback on the matters discussed.

• Mobilize communities and community leaders to
  participate in ACF project in community activities and organize regular
  community meetings to address areas for program improvement
• Participate in internal and external meetings
  according to the PM guidance
• Work closely with the district VHT
  coordinator to ensure active engagement of VHTs in the catchment area.
• Actively participate in events organized in
  the refugee and host community setting
• Coordinate with other sections of ACF and all
  other stakeholders in the response

• The ideal candidate for the Action Against
  Hunger (ACF) Community Health Officer – WASH career opportunity should
  hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health or related
  field
• At least three years’ experience in WASH,
  Nutrition or Public Health.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in
  implementation of WASH promotion methodologies
• Excellent communication skills (written and
  oral) in English
• Knowledge of word processor, Spreadsheet and
  software use like ENA, SPSS Plus other program advantageous.
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make
  decisions independently
• Extremely flexible with the ability to cope
  with stressful situations
• Excellent reporting skills with good oral and
  written communication skills
• Diplomatic and culturally sensitive
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency
  in the local language is a must (Kiryandongo)
• Possession of a valid riding permit

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