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 & control activities in health facilities and surrounding communities. This role supports Action Against Hunger’s mission to improve health outcomes and reduce disease transmission through sustainable WASH solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Rehabilitate and upgrade water supply systems in health facilities, ensuring continuous running water in critical areas.
• Support solarization 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 centers.
• 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, and deliver hygiene promotion sessions to communities.
• Train health staff, community volunteers, and provide mentorship for sustainable WASH operations.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in WASH, public health, or humanitarian sectors.
• Proven ability to work with ministries, NGOs, and community structures.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Required skills

• Water quality testing and treatment
• Solar‑powered water system installation
• Pipe network design and expansion
• Construction of latrines and sanitation facilities
• Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) implementation
• Healthcare waste segregation, storage, and incineration
• Development of IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials
• KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices) survey design and analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading international humanitarian organization.
• Professional development in WASH and public health.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven work environment.