Wash Officer United Nations at WHO Tanzania

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1. Purpose of the contract:
For decades, the
United Republic of Tanzania has been actively addressing public health
emergencies. Throughout this period, the World Health Organization (WCO)
has consistently provided support and guidance to the Ministry of
Health (MOH) in the implementation of preparedness and response measures
for various health emergencies including Cholera. In the year 2023,
Tanzania experienced several outbreaks of cholera in various regions,
whereby as of 31st Dec 2023 there were a total of 1,040 cases and 20
deaths (CFR =1.9 %) reported from the 12 regions of Tanzania Mainland.

Since
1st January 2024 cholera outbreaks have been reported in 20 regions in
Tanzania Mainland, where a total of 3,820 cases and 65 deaths (CFR 1.9%)
have been reported. Out of 20 regions, Cholera outbreak was declared
over in 12 regions. Field assessments and situation reports have
indicated weak WASH conditions in some of the affected regions. Evidence
supports that strengthening IPC and WASH at healthcare facilities and
the community level will prevent and control infection spread, thereby
protecting both healthcare workers and the community. WHO has continued
providing technical and operational support to MOH and partners in
combating the ongoing Cholera response, as well as supporting national
efforts in strengthening preparedness and response activities for other
events.

2. Work to be performed
Recognizing the
critical role of IPC/WASH in cholera outbreak containment and preventing
the spread of infection, upon reviewing the ongoing efforts by the WHO
Incident Management team to support cholera outbreak response in the
country, it has been revealed the necessity to further strengthen the
WHOs Cholera response efforts. The suggested WASH Officer will be
assigned to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other partners
and contribute to the effectiveness of the country’s Cholera response.

Deliverables
Key deliverables from this assignment will include:
1.
Provide technical guidance on tools and procedures for emergency
rapid assessment for water, hygiene, sanitation, and waste management
and infection control inventory and needs in the health facilities and
communities for prevention and response to Cholera and other highly
infectious diseases.
2. Identify WASH related gaps and propose remedial actions and strategies for cholera prevention and response.
3.
Provide technical expertise in the adaptation and implementation
of WASH guidelines and standards for readiness and response to cholera
and other public health emergencies
4. Provide technical
expertise and when required, onsite support to the health partners on
prioritization and implementation of WASH interventions for cholera
response.
5. Provide technical support to ensure applicability
and appropriate implementation of the recommended infection control
activities in the health facilities and communities including medical
waste management, decontamination, health workers and patient’s
protection and safe and dignified burial of infectious bodies.
6.
Provide technical guidance for the designing, rehabilitation, or
construction of cholera treatment units (CTU) and to ensure that WASH,
and IPC set up in the CTUs, health facilities are conducted according to
WHO Standards.
7. Organize and facilitate required training
for health workers and community health workers to enhance in country
competences and facilitate the compliance with the WASH standards for
prevention and control of cholera outbreak
8. Follow up and
report country progress on health facility and community WASH response
activities at national and subnational level in the context of the
incident management system.
9. Participate in WASH pillar
meetings and other government and partners WASH coordination and
technical platforms and provide appropriate guidance.
10. Prepare
and share required technical situation and evaluation reports to ensure
appropriate communication with the WASH lead, Incident Manager, and all
related technical experts.
11. Support designing and implementation
of a Monitoring and Evaluation for WASH interventions during the
outbreak to measure the performance of the response.
12. Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the supervisor.

3. Specific Requirements
LANGUAGE:
English and Swahili Language is required
Read: Expert knowledge
Write: Expert knowledge
Speak: Expert knowledge

EDUCATION:

• Essential: First university degree in Environmental Health,
  Engineering, water resources, environmental management, or a field
  related to humanitarian WASH from an accredited/ recognized institution,
  with specialization in water and sanitation.
• Desirable:
  Advanced university (Master’s level or above) in public health, water
  sanitation, and hygiene. Degree or training in computer applications in
  water and sanitation project design and related database systems.

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EXPERIENCE:
Essential:

• At
  least five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and/or
  international levels, in the design and implementation of water and
  sanitation and hygiene or related projects in emergency situations.
  Experience in developing and promoting collaborative actions with
  government authorities.

Desirable:

• Sound
  knowledge of WHO mandate and goals, relevant work experience in UN
  organizations/agencies, international institutions, health cluster
  partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or NGOs. Skills
  Demonstrated knowledge of emergency response situations in the field of
  water and sanitation with proven ability to identify and solve technical
  problems in difficult circumstances. Excellent analytical and
  organizational skills, with proven ability to elaborate and implement
  projects. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to promote
  cohesive actions and convince officials with tact and diplomacy. Ability
  to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present information.
  Knowledge of WHO, the UN System or NGO work in the field of response
  relief and/or of their practices and procedures as related to the work.

WHO Competencies
REQUIRED

• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Producing Results
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Other Skills (e.g. IT): Good command of Computer Application Systems

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
WHO shall pay the expert under the package of NO-B per month, payable at end of every month.

TIMELINE REPORTING:
Duration
The expected duration of the assignment for period of 3 months
Proprietary rights
Outputs delivered under this contract will remain the property of WH