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 Job Title: Sanitation and Hygiene promotion Officer  (X3) Vacancy posting date: October 04,2022Closing Date: October 13, 2022Duty Station: North Gondar Duration f Employment
Employment Type Fixed term Salary: As per the organization scale International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.  About International Medical CorpsA preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care.  We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.

Job Summary: PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Reporting to the WASH coordinator, the Sanitation and hygiene promotion officers will be responsible for the implementation and management of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene program of the North Gondar zones emergency WASH response project which targets conflict endured by IDPs/Returnees and host communities. The main duties of the job holder include promotion of Hygiene, safe water management, latrine use for defecation, solid waste disposal, vector control, and environmental health activities, and participation in regular hygiene promotion activities with the government health extension workers.   The IMC seeks SHP officers focusing on Sanitation and hygiene promotion for its Amhara Region, Northern Gondar Zones, and emergency WASH response program to be based in various woredas

 Role and Responsibilities:

Serve as the focal point person for all activities related to WASH at respective woredasParticipate in needs assessments, planning, organizing, and implementation, of WASH programs in the designated project areas for IDPs, returnees, and host communitiesUpdate and organize hygiene and sanitation promotion materials, standard training manuals, and guidelines for relevant government partners, IDPs, returnees, and host communities·       Promote increased awareness of improved sanitation and hygiene practices through effective approaches for IDP/Returnees and host communities. ·       Train community WASH promoters and HEWs on hygiene promotion and behavior change practices·       Conduct hygiene promotion activities for IDPs, returnees, and host communities at public gathering places, schools, health facilities, and during event days·       woredasCoordinate in site location and mobilize the community to participate in the rehabilitation and construction of water schemes

Job Requirement

(Training/education/experience/physical demands required; provide 6-8 requirements)

• Experienced professionals in a relevant field diploma or BSc Degree in the area of Environmental Health, Behavioral Science, Health Education and Promotion or Public Health, with at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

• Commitment to IMC’s mission- Improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity.

• Working knowledge of English (spoken and written)

• Preferable to use Office Word, and Excel

• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions

Ethical Conduct for IMC Staff

The International Medical Corps maintains a code of standards of conduct that shall govern the performances of its employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts. No employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported /by donor funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated above, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. IMC officers, employees, or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, or parties to sub-agreements. These standards shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by IMC officers, employees, or agents.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter by clearly stating the position that you are applying for directly on THIS LINK

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.