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• Actively
  monitor and guide sector members on general Sanitation and Hygiene
  Promotion project works in the project implementation area for strategic
  interventions.
• Assess
  community Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion needs, and promote community
  led total Sanitation and Hygiene promotion through awareness creation and
  establishment or maintenance of functional Community Based Sanitation and
  Hygiene Promotion structures per village.
• Create
  cooperative and harmonious relations with the community as well as local
  government authorities regarding promotion of best practices in Water,
  Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion in Community and institutions.
• Carry
  out regular Hygiene talks/education in schools, Health Centres, markets,
  restaurants and at Staff quarters.
• Actively
  monitor construction and usage of existing Sanitation and Hygiene
  Promotion facilities through routine visits to homesteads/institutions and
  provide guidance through follow up on the activities of Community Health
  Workers, Community Hygiene Mobilisers/Promoters, and Hygiene Promotion
  focus groups in institutions and the community.
• Work
  closely with the Water Technician to conduct monthly water quality
  surveillance/testing programme.
• Conduct
  basic trainings and refresher trainings for the Community based Hygiene
  Promotion structures and make suggestions to improve the contents of the
  trainings.
• Work
  closely with the PHC Supervisor and Water Technician to monitor and
  reinforce hygiene and sanitation promotion in institutions and at each
  water point / distribution point through Water Source Committee
  sensitisation and supervision.
• Monitor
  WASH NFIs supply chain and stock levels in collaboration with stores and
  logistics.
• Develop
  a community disease awareness system at community/institutional level and
  liaise with all Health centre In-charges to monitor and report on
  prevalence of WASH related diseases.
• Compile
  weekly, monthly plans and reports on general Sanitation and Hygiene
  Promotion project works in the project implementation area for strategic
  interventions.
• Perform
  any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant should hold a Certificate
  in Water Supply and Sanitation or Certificate in Environmental/Community
  health or any related field from a recognized institution
• Two
  years’ experience in similar position
• Past
  experience in NGO setting an added advantage
• Excellent
  inter-personal and communication skills
• Expertise
  in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on
  humanitarian operations.
• Proficiency
  in the languages spoken in the project area and knowledge of English
• Ability
  to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common
  objective in the area of Sanitation and Hygiene is essential.
• Working
  knowledge and experience of working with local partner agencies with a
  capacity to provide formal and informal training.
• Proficiency
  in basic computer software such as MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Ability
  to ride motorcycle with a valid rider permit

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