Sobre a organização
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, youth, research, and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges.
Descrição da função
Job Summary:
The Senior Technical Officer (STO) – WASH in Health Facilities provides technical implementation support for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in healthcare facilities and priority public health settings under the WASH and Global Health Security components of the EpiC program. The position is based in Maputo.
- WASH in Health Facilities: Work closely with MISAU and provincial and district health authorities to plan, implement, monitor, and institutionalize WASH priorities in healthcare facilities; support healthcare facilities to assess and improve WASH services and practices; lead and support WASH assessments using nationally approved instruments and recognized tools, including WASH FIT; and provide technical leadership and support for implementation of WASH improvement plans.
- WASH, MNCH and Community Health Services: Provide technical support to integrate WASH and hygiene practices into maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) services and other priority health service delivery platforms; support health workers and community health teams to promote practical WASH behaviors; and support WASH preparedness and response measures during public health emergencies like cholera.
- Global Health Security and Outbreak Preparedness: Participate in WASH readiness assessments, rapid response activities, outbreak investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive measures; contribute to development and implementation of WASH preparedness plans, SOPs, technical guidance, and response tools.
- Capacity Strengthening and Supportive Supervision: Develop and deliver training, mentorship, Training-of-Trainers, and supportive supervision for healthcare workers; conduct field visits to monitor implementation and support continuous improvement.
- Program Implementation, Coordination and Monitoring: Support development and monitoring of workplans, indicators, activity trackers, technical reports, and program deliverables; coordinate with MISAU, INS, provincial and district health authorities, and stakeholders.
Requisitos
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, WASH, Health Systems, Global Health, or a related field (A Master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred).
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in WASH, public health, environmental health, health systems strengthening, or related areas – with a Master’s Degree.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in WASH, public health, environmental health, health systems strengthening, or related areas – with a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Demonstrated experience implementing WASH programs in healthcare facilities or public health settings, including WASH assessments and improvement plans.
- Experience using WASH performance assessment tools, including WASH-FIT, and supporting training and supportive supervision.
- Experience working with government health institutions at national and/or sub-national level.
- Skills & Competencies: Strong technical knowledge of WASH in healthcare facilities, infection prevention and control, and outbreak preparedness; strong analytical, coordination, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in Portuguese and professional working proficiency in English.
- Travel Requirements: 30 – 40 % domestic travel within Mozambique; limited regional travel possible.
Como candidatar-se
Interested candidates should submit their applications through FHI 360’s Career Portal.
Job Requisition ID: Requisition – 2026201538
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