WASH Officer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Specialist

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 reduce hunger by ensuring safe water and sanitation services in emergency and development contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Rehabilitate and upgrade water supply systems in health facilities, ensuring continuous running water in OPD, maternity, pediatric, laboratory and immunisation 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 IEC materials, conduct KAP surveys and deliver hygiene‑promotion sessions to communities and health workers.
• Provide training, mentorship and supportive supervision to build local capacity for system maintenance.
• Coordinate with ministries of health, partners and community structures to ensure integrated WASH interventions.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in water supply, sanitation, hygiene or public health in humanitarian or development settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work with health facilities, local authorities and community groups.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to gender‑sensitive and inclusive approaches.

Required skills

• Water quality testing and treatment
• Solar water system installation
• Latrine design and construction
• Healthcare waste management
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols
• KAP survey design and implementation
• IEC material development
• Training and capacity‑building