Vacancy title:
PHE Assistant

Jobs at:
Oxfam

Deadline of this Job:
1stJune, 2018

Duty Station:
Yumbe

Job details:

Oxfam is a worldwide organization that employs over 6,000 people in more than 90 countries. We work together with partners and local communities to overcome poverty and suffering. We strive for a world where resources and power are distributed more equally and where everyone’s rights to a livelihood, basic services, protection from violence, and a say in their future are upheld. A world in which everyone enjoys the same opportunities – regardless of gender, race, culture, or physical ability. In Uganda, our program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on Women’s Rights: Governance and Accountability, Resilient Livelihoods and Humanitarian Preparedness and Response.
Currently, 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 organizations.
Oxfam is seeking to recruit qualified persons to join our dynamic, innovative and committed humanitarian response team. Some of these positions are for immediate placement while others are for potential projects pending confirmation of funding.

PHE Assistant - 6 months fixed term
To be based in Yumbe, the primary responsibility is to participate in WASH assessments and contribute practical solutions to the emerging public health needs. Carry out informal and formal training sessions for volunteers (according to identified needs) and evaluate the impact of this training. Lead site location of communal latrines and where required for household latrines. Supervise construction of latrine superstructures by the contractors as per provided design ensuring conformity to UNHCR standards. Supervise the repair and rehabilitation of boreholes by hand pump mechanics. Supervise and guide installation of new water tanks including plumbing work to connect tank to tap stands. Supervise the casting of Dome Shape latrine slabs for household latrine construction (where applicable). Compile latrine related data and fill in weekly sitreps and biweekly sitreps in liaison with the project officer for monitoring purposes

Job application procedure
If you think that you are our candidate, please apply on line by sending your CV and cover letter ONLY to the HRM at oxfamuganda-jobs@oxfam.org  by 1stJune, 2018. Indicate the position name in the email subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details regarding the positions, please follow the link https://uganda.oxfam.org/get-involved/jobs 
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.