Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 affiliates networked
together in more than 90 countries committed to ridding the world of poverty
and injustice. To achieve this, we support local projects in developing
countries, we lobby governments and companies to take into account the
interests of the poorest people and we campaign to involve citizens in our
work. We implement our programs by working with local NGO partners and civil
society organizations and engaging with private sector and governments. Oxfam
employs over 6,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries. In Uganda, our
program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on Women’s
Rights: Resilient Livelihoods, Governance and Accountability and Humanitarian
Preparedness and Response.

About Project:

Oxfam is implementing a humanitarian response to address the
humanitarian needs of South Sudanese refugees hosted in West Nile sub-region.
Oxfam’s areas of intervention include WASH, Emergency Food security and
vulnerable livelihoods (EFSVL), Gender and Protection. Oxfam works with local
partners as a strategy for building humanitarian preparedness and response
capacity within the organisations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Actively
promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of
WASH facilities and services.
Ensure
appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential
WASH services and facilities
As
part of a multi-sectoral team carry out an assessment of public
health risks and an analysis of the threats to life, health and dignity
faced by the refugee community guided by the Oxfam Public Health
Assessment Checklists and analytical model in the ERM (Emergency Response
Manual)
Work
in liaison with the counterparts and PHE team to ensure an integrated
approach to the public health needs of all programme activities
Work
closely with OPM and other sectors and agencies working locally in order
to coordinate within the WASH sector and between sectors such as
health and shelter.
Assist
Oxfam staff, partners, volunteers to plan and implement communication
activities when appropriate and conduct needs assessments, design and
implement the trainings for both partner hygiene promotion
volunteers and identified committees.
Supervise,
manage and monitor the mobilization of the target population to promote
hygiene practices, environmental sanitation, and control mechanisms while
being sensitive to community needs and gender issues.
Take
account of gender, protection, HIV, the environment, and other important
cross-cutting concerns in programme design, implementation, and reporting;
carry out activities in a way that reflects the needs of specific groups
and individuals e.g. elderly people, children, and people with
disabilities.
Represent
Oxfam when appropriate in sector coordination meetings with the national
authorities, UN bodies and international and national NGOs on request.
Work
in liaison with the PHE team, develop monitoring indicators and
tools in line with the log frame and regularly collect data to reflect
progress against objectives, and giving feedback to the PHP TL.
Present
regular written reports on progress against objectives as required by the
PHP TL and ensure that a final report is completed on completion of
the contract.
To
be familiar with and abide by NGO code of conduct and SPHERE minimum
standards

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

The ideal candidate for the Oxfam Public Health Promotion (PHP) Officer
job placement must hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Community development or other
relevant field
A
minimum of three years of practical experience in developing countries in
community health and environmental programmes, preferably in emergency
refugee programmes
At
least two years practical experience in community mobilization and
organisation and appropriate community health and sanitation
programmes in humanitarian context.
Hands-on
experience of hygiene promotion with good understanding of the health and
hygiene risks of those affected or at risk of contracting Cholera and
urban communities and of appropriate ways of tackling them. Must be
aware of and sensitive to the particular needs of women in this context.
Flexibility
and ease in working with local people have diplomacy, tact and
administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial level,
and occasionally government levels.
Excellent
interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in
demanding situations.
Training
& facilitation skills, good communicator and willingness to work in
collaboration with others and respectful to the community.
Sensitivity
to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of
cultural contexts.
Sympathy
with the aims and objectives of Oxfam and commitment to humanitarian
principles and action, gender policies with demonstrated experience
in integrating gender and diversity issues into programmes.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications in writing, including a cover letter and curriculum vitae (Not
exceeding 2MB) to the HR and Admin Coordinator at
Apply by Email.

Deadline: 21^st April 2017

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