Environmental Health Manager (COVID-19 Response)

Job Description

Title: Environmental Health Manager (COVID-19 Response)

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's/ Master's Degree in Engineering/ Public Health

Experience Requirements:
∎ Na

Job Context:
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Shamlapur Isolation Centre in Camp 23
∎ Reporting To: Head of COVID Health Response
∎ Department: Health
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Contract length: 6 Months (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Primary responsibilities
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∎ Conduct EH assessments in collaboration with DSRO/MEAL Coordinator and other sector Leads.
∎ Lead the maintenance of Triage and Isolation facilities, Water supply, excreta disposal and waste management facilities in the health facilities
∎ Train and supervise EH staff on protocols for overall water, hygiene, sanitation and waste management at the Triages and Isolation facilities.
∎ Ensure correct strict processes and protocols for overall water, hygiene, sanitation and waste management at the Triages and Isolation facilities.
∎ Ensure all WASH facilities in the Isolation facilities meet standards; making recommendations on upgrading facilities as needed.
∎ Oversee procurement of EH services and supplies and ensure that all Construction contracts are managed in line with IRC standards.
∎ Train of auxiliary national staff such EH Officers, EH Assistants, Hygienists, Cleaners, laundry staff etc.
∎ Establish a functional water treatment and water quality monitoring system in every IRC supported Isolation facility.
∎ Implement and provide oversight for strict protocols for infection prevention and control and waste management.
∎ Provide capacity building to hygienists and waste attendants at Triages and Isolation facilities on infection prevention and control, including waste management.
∎ This position will enter the red zone of the Triages and Isolation facilities.
∎ Staff Supervision & Development:
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∎ Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
∎ Provide support to EH Officers for work plans, work and vacation-resting schedules, and staff training/development activities.
∎ Grant Monitoring & Reporting:
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∎ Development/ maintenance of effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes.
∎ Ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
∎ Other:
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∎ Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to Head of COVID Response/Senior Safety and Security Coordinator and IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.
∎ Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Qualified Engineer or Public Health Specialist with experience in designing health and WASH infrastructure in emergencies.
∎ Excellent understanding of EH issues in emergency situations and knowledge of humanitarian standards (SPHERE).
∎ Strong leadership, management, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills;
∎ Ability to live and work in stressful environment.
∎ Excellent initiator and able to manage multiple tasks.
∎ Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
∎ Competent in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel and engineering design software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Epanet etc.).
∎ Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field.
∎ Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.

Salary:
∎ Competitive Base Pay

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Fringe Benefits (Medical Benefits + Bonus+ Gratuity + Leaves Entitlements + Housing Allowance) As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh

Application Deadline: May 5, 2020

Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Category: NGO/Development