Expert In Public Health – Marjayoun

As part of the WASH intervention, to facilitate the effective and successful planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of hygiene promotion activities in Southern Lebanon -CISP Lebanon is recruiting an Expert in Public Health / Senior Hygiene Promotion Officer based in MARJAAYOUN to be involved in the implementation of WASH projects in supporting Syrian Refugees and Affected Populations in South Lebanon.   Application: all interested candidates should submit their CV (max 3 pages) in English to cisp.recruitment@gmail.com by 24th of July 2014. The CV must include at least three professional references. The selection process will begin as soon as possible after the closing date. Selected candidates will be invited to an interview at CISP office in Marjaayoun or in Beirut. The commencement date will be immediately after selection. The duty station is Marjaayoun, South Lebanon and the foreseen duration of the contract is six months (renewable), with one month trial period, for a starting date as soon as possible.     MPORTANT:   CVs are requested along with a cover letter to be sent to cisp.recruitment@gmail.com with the title “EXPERT IN PUBLIC HEALTH – MARJAYOUN“ in the subject line or your application will not be considered.   Main areas of responsibility (in coordination with CISP Project Coordinators): To safeguard and improve the Hygiene Conditions and public health of the most affected Syrian refugees population living in IS, Collective Shelters and Small Shelter Units Coordinating a team of Hygiene Promoters in order to endorse best Hygiene Promotion practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services; Promoting water conservation measures at the household level; Ensuring appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities; Ensuring effective coordination and integration of Hygiene Promotion activities with the delivery of water and sanitation services and facilities. Ensuring coordination of Hygiene Promotion methodologies with the Lebanon WASH sector. Participation in the Hygiene Promotion working groups and collaborate on new methodologies.   Specific duties:   1)      Organization and conduction of Hygiene Promotion campaigns: Coordination of a team of Hygiene Promoters and outreach workers Develop contents and strategy for HP campaigns according to the assessed needs of the target communities (based on recognized approaches, i.e. PHAST) and in the various environment CISP is developing the projects (Informal Settlements, Collective Shelters, Hosting community settlements, Schools, etc.) Participate in the development of IEC materials to spread Hygiene related messages Organize (logistics and human resources) and conduct Hygiene Promotion campaigns Written reports on the conducted HP campaigns Conduct monitoring survey and follow up visits after the completion of the HP campaigns Participate in the development of IEC materials to spread Hygiene related messages       2)      Management of the distribution of NFI (as Water Filters, Hygiene Kits, Water Tanks) Identify basic and specific needs and deliver appropriate WASH NFI according to the CISP and WASH Sector strategies Conduct Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) survey Cases Referral in order to provide an immediate response       3)      Coordination, support and monitoring of outreach workers a)      Monitoring the outreach worker charged of field assessment meeting them regularly and collecting questionnaires filled to be sent to data entry b)      Facilitate the meeting of the outreach workers with the Expert charged for data entry and analysis every time it is needed c)      Monitor the outreach workers charged to assist himself during assessment and distributions d)     Collecting all relevant documents connected with distributions e)      Organizing and Coordinating the distribution of NFI in IS and SSU.   4)      Contact to and co-operation with relevant local authorities a)      He/she will liaise the project with all concerned local authorities, introducing the project and organizing meetings (when needed) with the Project Coordinator or CISP higher level officers. b)      He/she will assist the Project Coordinator and/or any other CISP expatriate officer during the meetings translating documents and interpreting (when necessary) for a correct interaction.   5)      Other: a)      Other duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator according to project needs and reputed by the management in line with the profile of the Expert in Public Health / Senior Hygiene Promotion Officer.   Qualifications and skills: Bachelor degree or Master Degree in Public Health (or related fields) Good computer skills Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic languages, both oral and written Valid Driving License and ability to drive both automatic/manual cars Previous experience in working with national/international NGOs is an advantage Good Knowledge of Southern Lebanon   Personal qualities: Ability to work both independently and as a team member Ability to lead a team Excellent communications skills Ability to work in different cultural environments Willingness to expand further his competences and learning new approaches and methodologies of work Knowledge of his/her limits and willingness to surpass them