The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.Job OverviewUnder the supervision of the Community Health Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for hygiene and sanitation at the Health Unit and the Community. He/she will be expected to work within the health facility, health posts, and community in the IRC-supported health facilities’ catchment population and collaborate with the integrated community health program to implement health activities. She/he will spend approximately 80% of his/her time in the field, both at the health facility, health posts, and in the community. The main purpose is to prevent and control the spread of diseases in the community. Duties and Responsibilities Community-based service delivery & health promotion• Plan and implement outreach activities in immunization, antenatal care (ANC), family planning, male involvement, TB/HIV follow-up, and SRH services.• Conduct health education sessions targeting hygiene, WASH, child health, nutrition, and non-communicable diseases.• Supervise Village Health Teams (VHTs), supporting CLTS, sanitation campaigns, and community sensitization.Hygiene, sanitation & WASH implementation• Enforce the public health act, health regulations, and byelaws.• Lead CLTS triggering and follow-up in villages to eradicate open defecation.• Ensure health facility and community sanitation, hygiene, waste management, and drainage systems meet MoH standards, especially during National Sanitation Week.• Collect and analyze sanitation and hygiene coverage data quarterly.Immunization & campaign planning• Develop and implement immunization schedules per MoH calendars and support mass vaccination campaigns.• Facilitate VHTs in defaulter tracing for immunization.Community surveillance & disease control• Support TB/HIV/Malaria follow-up, supervise community-based DOTs.• Collaborate with emergency preparedness teams to report and manage outbreaks.• Enforce community health surveillance, timely reporting, and referral coordination.Planning, monitoring, reporting & data quality• Support VHTs in submitting monthly eCHIS, reports , submit disease surveillance, immunization, and sanitation reports to the CHO.• Provide timely community activity updates for program performance and donor reporting.• Assist in quarterly and annual work planning; compile donor activity documentation.• Promote digital literacy among VHTs for accurate data capture and HMIS adherence.Minimum Qualifications:• Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A public health qualification at certificate/diploma/degree level is an added advantage.• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.• Quality environmental sanitation• Plans allocation of staff, funds and facilities to deliver on expected outputs;• Able to define and attain targets within set timeframes• Able to appreciate and support change initiatives.• Enforcement of procedures that promote quality and standard health service delivery• Communicates effectively by giving clear, concise and accurate information; and• Results oriented with ability to assist the unit achieve its overall objectives.• Prior experience in a humanitarian setting is an asset. • Valid driver’s license with classes “A1, A” Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.                       Deadline for receiving applications is 26th June 2025.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.