PHP Officer

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Oxfam Novib Somalia/Somaliland is looking for a PHP Officer

Duty station: Baardhere, Somalia

Type of appointment: Fixed term (National Position)

Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of renewal

Work schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Reports to: Programme Coordinator

Start date: As soon as possible

Deadline for applications: 28 December 2024

JOB PURPOSE:

The Public Health Promotion (PHP) Officer will lead community engagement, implementation of public health promotion activities and capacity-building efforts to improve public health outcomes in South Central Area. The role will focus on supporting partners in delivering effective WASH programmes, ensuring that interventions are inclusive and community driven. The PHP Officer will foster collaboration with other sectors, such as Livelihoods and Protection while ensuring alignment with Oxfam’s policies and emergency standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource management)

Training & Capacity Building:

• Lead the training of the Public Health Promotion partner's team, ensuring that staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to identify public health risks and implement health promotion strategies effectively.
• In collaboration with the PHP Team Leader, ensure roll out of Country Public Health Promotion and Community Engagement strategy in South Central Somalia.
• Participate in workshops and training sessions to support the implementation of Oxfam’s partner-led programmes.
• As necessary, to support Oxfam and partners recruit, train new public health promotion staff.  This may involve the writing of job descriptions, work schedules, training plans and appraisals.

Programme Implementation:

• Provide ongoing support to the execution of public health promotion activities, with a focus on identifying existing public health risks and effective implementation of public health strategies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programme activities, ensure alignment with humanitarian needs, and suggest appropriate adjustments.
• Work closely with partners to ensure strong collaboration and integration between public health promotion, health, and Public Health Engineering activities, providing actionable recommendations aligned with Oxfam’s policies and protocols.
• Participate in need assessments of new locations, and provide assessment reports with key recommendations and interventions (workplan, requisitions, logistics, budget forecasting etc)
• Support MEAL in conducting baseline/end-line/PDM studies in terms of tool designing, data collection from fields, and technical inputs in analysis and reports to analyse the overall impact of PHP activities in the field.

Community Engagement:

• Take a leadership role in community engagement efforts, working closely with teams across Livelihoods, Protection, and other relevant sectors to ensure a holistic approach.
• Promote an inclusive approach by involving community members—women, men, and children—in all phases of programme planning and implementation.
• Ensure community engagement methodologies are participatory and inclusive, reflecting the diverse needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations and considering gender and protection concerns.
• Champion sustainable, community-led health initiatives, working closely with Oxfam's country office, local government, and community partners
• Work closely with Oxfam's country office team, local government authorities, and community partners to implement sustainable public health interventions.

Programme Standards & Compliance:

-   Ensure that all activities meet the Minimum Standards of WASH and adhere to Oxfam’s emergency guidelines and protocols and Somalia WASH Cluster.

-   Consider community sensitivities and protection concerns when delivering public health promotion activities.

Documentation & Reporting:

-   Contribute to programme planning, proposal writing, and regular reporting in line with Oxfam’s standards

Representation & Advocacy:

-   Represent the programme in external forums and build strategic partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders to advocate for sustainable public health measures.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

ESSENTIAL

• Self-awareness
• Humility
• Relationship Building
• Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity

In addition

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social studies and relevant qualifications.
• A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in community health and outreach programs in developing countries, particularly in drought or emergency response settings.
• Knowledge of public health, health promotion, community development, or water supply programs.
• Proven experience in social mobilization for water and sanitation activities and in engaging communities, local authorities, and grassroots organizations to prevent and control waterborne diseases.
• Familiarity with social marketing approaches to promote public health products and services, such as latrines, Aquatabs/PUR, or ceramic filters, and developing sustainable partnerships with local enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of participatory planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation methods in public health promotion.
• Experience in integrating gender and diversity considerations into public health activities.
• Assessment & Planning: Proficiency in conducting public health needs assessments and planning effective interventions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and represent Oxfam in external forums.
• Strong personnel management, training, and appraisal skills, with the ability to support and mentor team members.
• Ability to work under pressure in rapidly changing environments, with a willingness to travel at short notice and work in challenging conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of an integrated team.
• Fluency in English is required.

APPLY NOW!

• Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Then we would love to receive your application! Be aware that only applications received before the closing date (15 December 2024) and submitted via our application portal will be taken into consideration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (STANDARD FOOTER)

• Only applications received before the closing date 15 December 2024” and submitted via our application portal will be considered.
• Only applicants shortlisted for a post will be contacted.
• This job opening is posted internally and externally, simultaneously. Internal candidates are given preference if they are sufficiently qualified or can be obtained in short term. We believe it’s important in our organization that our employees are offered maximum opportunities for growth in new themes and competencies. Priority for internal candidates supports this.
• At the time of a contract offer, it is necessary for Oxfam Somalia to request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity screenings/references.

Acquisition on the occasion of this vacancy is not appreciated.