WASH Officer

About the role

The WASH Officer will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of water, sanitation, hygiene and infection prevention & control activities in health facilities and surrounding communities. This position supports Action Against Hunger’s mission to improve health outcomes by ensuring safe water and sanitation services.

Key responsibilities

• Rehabilitate and upgrade water supply systems in health facilities, ensuring continuous running water in OPD, maternity, pediatric, laboratory and immunization areas.
• Support solarisation of water systems, expand pipe networks and install water storage reservoirs.
• Conduct water quality testing, treatment and establish water point management committees.
• Construct gender‑segregated, disability‑inclusive latrines and improve sanitation facilities in health centres.
• Ensure functional hand‑washing stations, provide soap and alcohol‑based hand rubs, and strengthen IPC compliance.
• Establish healthcare waste management systems, including segregation, storage, transport, incinerators, sharps pits and color‑coded bins.
• Develop IEC materials, conduct KAP surveys, train community volunteers and health workers on hygiene promotion.
• Provide mentorship, supportive supervision and capacity‑building for local staff and community structures.
• Coordinate with ministries of health, partners and apply environmental safeguards.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in water supply, sanitation, hygiene or public health within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work with health facilities, local authorities and community groups.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Required skills

• Water quality testing and treatment.
• Solar water system installation.
• Healthcare waste management procedures.