WASH Officer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

About the role

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

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 and sharps pits.
• Develop and deliver hygiene promotion materials, conduct KAP surveys and train community volunteers.
• Provide capacity‑building, mentorship and supervision to health staff on WASH, IPC and waste management.
• Coordinate with ministries of health, partners and community structures for integrated WASH activities.

Required profile

Required skills

• Water quality testing
• Solar system installation and maintenance
• Healthcare waste management
• Hygiene promotion and IEC material development

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading international humanitarian organization.
• Engagement in multi‑country programs addressing critical public‑health challenges.
• Professional development in WASH and health‑sector interventions.