Public Health Promotion (PHP) Assistant

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can defeat poverty or any type of inequality or discrimination. We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development, and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness.

Oxfam is looking for a

Public Health Promotion (PHP) Assistant

Candidates for this position will be asked to implement activities in Macomia and surrounding villages. When applying for this position the candidate should know that there are security concerns for some areas of implementation and he/she is in agreement on following Oxfam’s security procedures.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

To implement activities at the field level that meet water, sanitation and hygiene needs for affected populations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• Coordinate activities with colleagues in other sectors (PHE, Protection and Gender) to ensure coherent approach to beneficiaries.

Management

• Manage the work of assigned Activistas, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Languages

Fluency in Portuguese (written and spoken) and local languages spoken in Cabo Delgado Province (kimakonde, Kimácua, Kisswahili or Kimwani).

Education

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

Experience

• 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

Key Attributes

• 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this position, please use the ‘apply’ button. Your application must be received by 6 March 2020 at the latest. Please note that only applications received using the link provided can be taken into consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

COMPETENCIES

• Self-Awareness
• Vision Setting
• Agility, complexity and ambiguity
• Relationship building
• Decisiveness

Oxfam aims to attract great talent that not only fits the job but also Oxfam’s high standard of values and principles, who shares and demonstrates Oxfam’s commitment to prevent and eradicate any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. People of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are eligible for this position. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This vacancy is posted both internally and externally at the same time, however with equal suitability, the internal candidate is preferred. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks, or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.