Local recruitment: Infection Prevention and Control, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (IPC/WASH) Assistant (Syria nationals)

• Job Id: req55867
• Location: Al-Hassaka
• Country: Syrian Arab Republic
• Category: Technical Units
• Employee Category Fixed Term
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: In-person
• Open To Expatriates: No
• Currency: United States Dollar
• Compensation: Monthly

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview/Summary:

The IPC Wash assistant will support the implementation and monitoring of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities at IRC health facilities, WASH activities may include water quality monitoring, water trucking, improving water storage facilities, sanitation improvements in the health facilities as well as outreach hygiene awareness in surrounding communities and provide detailed report to the supervisors. He\she will ensure the implementation of Infection Prevention & Control practices and related guidelines at IRC facilities in Hassaka\ NES , meet minimum standards and do the related assessment rounds.

He / She will work closely with the Sr. IPC WASH Officer to ensure that COVID-19 triage, and isolation facilities and all program services meet IRC IPC protocols. This position will enter the red zone of the facilities to ensure that all standard protocols are adhered to. IPC standard precautions include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers, and patients. IPC essential requirements include water supply, solid waste and wastewater treatment/disposal, latrines and shower facilities, dead body management, vector control and medical waste management.

They will work closely with the Sr. IPC WASH Officer to ensure that all distribution of Non-Food Item (NFI) kits will go on as required, and all beneficiaries are served in a good manner.

Responsibilities:

1.  Assist in Implementation rapid IPC infrastructural and operational analysis of isolation and treatment centers and designated health facilities in line with IRCs Standard Operating Procedures for Health facilities,

2. Propose and support implementation of necessary adaptations leading to compliance in line with the national standards.

3.  Build capacity of front-line health care workers in IPC and WASH through daily mentoring.

4.  Ensure that activities related to IPC are carried out successfully, including training of staff, assessments in the facilities and communities’ adherence to IPC guidelines.

5.  Monitor WASH activities such as safe water supply, water trucking and sanitation improvements as per Sphere and IRC minimum standards.

6.  Follow up on data collection and reporting to feed in lessons learnt and improve IPC practices,

7. Provide regular progress reports on the IPC implementation at the supported facilities and update IPC and WASH databases.

8. Support in developing activity plans for technical support activities related to WASH.

9. Participate in the preparation of overall work plan .

10. Other ad-hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.Minimum Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have an environmental health background and experience in Implementing water and sanitation for health facilities such as cholera treatment centers and disease-specific treatment units. “Highly desired criteria” include previous work in WASH at health facilities level and knowledge of infection control and prevention.

•    Technical Institute certificate or bachelor degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Civil Engineering , Water Engineering , Health Sciences, Nursing, or other related fields.
•     Approximately  2 years’ experience in working in WASH, healthcare setting, field epidemiology or emergency or IPC extended experience.
•     Good experience in community WASH programs in displaced populations is strongly preferred.
• Excellent program implementation skills. Good communication and reporting skills.

•     Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IPC and/or Healthcare Waste Management
•     Good computer skills in Excel and Word will be an added advantage.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
• Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.
• Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
• organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
• Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior-level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
• Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop.

Language/Travel:

• Arabic is required and English is preferred

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Senior IPC/WASH officer.

directly supervises none.

Indirect Reporting (If applicable): N/A.
Key Internal Contacts: Health officers, Community Health Workers Officers

Key External Contacts:  local community leaders.

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing, and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.