Environmental Health Officer (COVID-19 Response)

Job Description

Title: Environmental Health Officer (COVID-19 Response)

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum Diploma/ Degree in Hydrology/ Civil engineering or related subject

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The Environmental Health Officer (EH Officer) will work under the supervision of the Environmental Health Manager. He / she will be responsible for the supervision of hygiene, sanitation and waste management operations in supported Isolation facilities. (S)he will be required to work in a COVID-19 isolation units in supported facilities. Staff safety is a top priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures is necessary to prevent transmission of the disease. Personal protective equipment should be worn at all times in isolation units strictly in accordance with infection control protocols.
∎ Department/ Program: Health
∎ Work Location: Bangladesh, Shamlapur Isolation Centre in Camp 23
∎ Line Manager: Environmental Health Manager (COVID-19 Response)
∎ Contract Length: 6 Months

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Primary Responsibilities:
∎ With the support of the EH Manager, conduct assessments and technical surveys on new and existing water and Sanitation in Health facilities.
∎ Under the guidance of EH Manager, monitor the effective water delivery systems, excreta disposal facilities and medical waste disposal systems.
∎ Train and supervise the EH Assistants.
∎ Coordinate closely with the EH Manager- Hygiene Promotion and IPC Specialists on Infection prevention and control and behavior change.
∎ Establish and maintain a water quality and chlorine solution monitoring system in all health facilities.
∎ If required, oversee and manage water trucking deliveries and systems.
∎ Manage the supervision of all water supply and sanitation construction works.
∎ Provide weekly reports of progress on the construction of water supply and sanitation systems.
∎ Seek guidance and approval from EH Manager on any changes to approved designs for water supply and sanitation facilities.
∎ In coordination with the EH Manager ensure that stocks of materials (Latrine slabs, waste bins pipes, fittings, taps etc.) tools and any consumables (Chlorine, disinfectants etc.) are maintained and fit for purpose.
∎ Maintain comprehensive control systems on materials and tools used including notes on quality of materials procured.
∎ Ensure that all water supply and Sanitation works are in line with national and local requirements.
∎ Participate in review and evaluation of work to assist in enhancing program delivery and quality.
∎ This position will enter the red zone of the Triages and Isolation facilities.
∎ Staff Supervision & Development:
∎ Supervise the EH Assistants.
∎ Identify, train and support EH Assistants-Water and Sanitation with management of daily skilled and unskilled labor for water supply and sanitation construction works.
∎ Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable work teams to successfully complete their tasks on time and within budget.
∎ Take responsibility for discussing job expectations, performance, and objectives on an informal, quarterly basis with designated staff.
∎ Responsible for EH Assistants-Water and Sanitation timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities.
∎ Ensure that the EH Assistants-Water and Sanitation accurately record and collect daily labor timesheets and progress with work plans.
∎ Grant Monitoring & Reporting:
∎ Development/ maintenance of effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes.
∎ Ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
∎ Daily water availability
∎ Water quality and Chlorine solutions at all Health facilities
∎ Number and location of all excreta disposal and medical waste disposal facilities
∎ Number and location of all water collection points
∎ Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Scores
∎ Routine O&M of water distribution system (s) including drainage around all water points.
∎ Other:
∎ Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to Environmental Health Manager 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:
∎ The ideal candidate will have an Environmental health (WASH) background and experience in Implementing Water, Sanitation and sanitation in health facilities such as cholera treatment centers and disease-specific treatment units.
∎ "Highly desired criteria" include previous work in Triages and isolation facilities, highly contagious area or Level 4 biosafety area, and knowledge of infection control and prevention. Below are some of the specific requirements.
∎ Significant professional experience in design and implementation of water projects.
∎ Competent communication skills, effective in representation and liaison.
∎ Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
∎ Qualified Engineer with experience in designing health and WASH infrastructure in emergencies.
∎ Strong leadership, management, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
∎ Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment.
∎ Competent user of MS Applications: Word, Excel; ACAD or similar.
∎ Knowledge of English and local language spoken in the area.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Insurance

Application Deadline: May 2, 2020

Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Address : Apartment A4, 4th Floor, Navana Miru, House 4, Road 96, Gulshan 2, Dhaka
∎ Web : https://www.rescue.org/
∎ 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