Hygiene Promotion Field Officer

  Who are we    Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organisation, and was founded in 1968. Concern Worldwide currently operates in a number of countries across the globe, with its Head Office in Dublin. We work with the poor and vulnerable in the world’s poorest countries to help them bring about long-lasting change in their lives and realise their fundamental human rights; to food, to health, to education, and ultimately to a life of dignity. Together with local and international partners, and with the beneficiaries themselves, we respond to emergencies and undertake long term development work.  We work across the world to promote a better understanding of extreme poverty, and we campaign for local and global action that will help reduce this.    Job Summary The overall objective of this post is to contribute to the general public health of the target locations to which she is posted, with emphasis on health education and behaviour change at household and institutional levels. The Hygiene Field Officer shall supervise project activities related to health education, community mobilization and skills training. She will provide technical guidance and conduct skills training to WASH Committees in the planning, assessment and implementation of the stated activities. She will coordinate closely with the WASH team in general, as well as counterparts in the relevant Donor/Government Departments (UNICEF/MoEW) and sister agencies operating in the assigned location. The post will require approximately 70%/30% split between field visits and office time respectively.   Duties and Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:  Community sensitization and mobilization for hygiene promotion Guide WASH Committees in assessing hygiene promotion issues and needs in the target areas – through PHAST approaches Guide WASH Committees in formation of Women/Youth health clubs  Health Education and hygiene monitoring for behavior change Conduct regular KAP (Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour) surveys in the locations to establish hygiene awareness and practice levels, impact of hygiene activities, and to determine gaps and fresh course of action. Ensure data entry of KAP survey results, analyse data and prepare report for submission to the Team Leader and the Project Manager Carry out disease surveillance in the target areas– directly by gathering data on diagnosed cases at health centres and hospitals and agency reports, and indirectly through regular household visits Sensitize the community to the Cholera Preparedness Plan (CPP) and responding to Cholera alerts or any waterborne disease outbreaks Community Training and skills transfer Assess training needs of  WASH Committees on regular basis and develop suitable training plan Orient new WASH Committees in Hygiene Promotion Conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) for WASH Committees Train WASH Committees in community mobilization, hygiene promotion techniques, health education, communication skills, leadership skills, KAP survey, etc Contribute to the drafting and updating of Concern Lebanon Hygiene Promotion Manual and other IEC material Planning, Coordination and Reporting Prepare detailed annual implementation plan (AIP) and monthly activity plans for hygiene promotion activities in the area in line with Sector Annual AIP and in consultation with the Team Leader and the Project Manager, and ensure timely implementation and regular participatory review. Attend and represent the sector at Hygiene sub-sector specific coordination meetings at area level and provide feedback to the Team Leader / Project Manager. Oversee the work of WASH Committees, giving them timely feedback and assisting them to develop and implement task plans. Prepare weekly updates and monthly progress reports of hygiene promotion activities to the Team Leader and the Project Manager in the prescribed format, bringing out essential outputs and challenges clearly. Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Team Leader and the Project Manager. Ensure the maintenance of an up to date computer database of all hygiene activities and operations in the area. Material Procurements and Distribution On the basis of the AIP and procurement plan, initiate requisitions for procurement of hygiene materials, tools, IEC materials, equipment in a timely manner. Assist the Hygiene Promotion Team Leader and the WASH Project manager in tracking of Hygiene unit budget. Liaise with the store keeper to ensure that an up to date stock inventory is kept for hygiene promotion items. Work Ethic Adhere to Concern’s Program Participant Protection Policy (PPPP) and Concern’s Code of Conduct. Support and promote Concern’s Program Participant Protection Policy (PPPP) and Concern Code of Conduct to Protection team and Concern’s other departments, partner organizations and beneficiaries. Support the implementation of the Complaints Response Mechanism (CRM).          Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required. Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health Science, Nursing or any related technical qualification; Knowledge and experience of working in hygiene promotion; Knowledge and experience in participatory methods for community development and mobilization; Excellent information technology and communication skills, including training and facilitation; Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics. Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English; Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently; Diplomacy, assertiveness and cultural sensitiveness; Computer skills – MS Word and MS Excel; Initiative and self-drive.