Health & Wash Officer

Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), a prominent humanitarian organization in Pakistan, is looking to hire two Health & WASH Officers to support integrated health and WASH initiatives in Peshawar and Chitral. These officers will report to the Program Manager of the BRC/IFRC KP Branch and will play a vital role in coordinating with district authorities, supervising field activities, and facilitating primary health care delivery through mobile health teams and community engagement. The position involves supporting health facility rehabilitation, promoting hygiene, building the capacity of staff and volunteers, and managing the distribution of essential health and hygiene supplies. The overall goal is to strengthen community health systems, enhance access to basic health and WASH services, and encourage healthy practices among vulnerable populations in the project areas.

Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with district administration and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation, including facilitating Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and obtaining necessary approvals.
- Support program needs assessments and guide health assessment teams in data collection and analysis.
- Conduct technical feasibility assessments and prepare basic designs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for health facility rehabilitation.
- Assist in transportation, reception, distribution, and stock maintenance of medicines, medical equipment, and health supplies across KP and Baluchistan project areas.
- Support the integration of Primary Health Care (PHC) services at the community level through Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) and basic first aid interventions.
- Organize and facilitate training sessions on ICCM and basic first aid for staff and volunteers.
- Map Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) service providers and support the establishment of referral pathways for vulnerable individuals.
- Establish and strengthen Village Health and WASH Committees and support youth clubs in schools to enhance community participation.
- Conduct community awareness sessions on health, hygiene, and Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in target communities and schools, and assist in disseminating Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials.
- Support rehabilitation of health facilities, including improvements in WASH services such as sanitation, water supply, solarization, and gender-sensitive facilities.
- Assist in the procurement and distribution of hygiene kits, dignity kits, mosquito nets (LLINs), and water storage containers to targeted households.
- Ensure proper documentation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities in compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by management.

Required Qualifications
- A university degree (BS/Master’s) in Public Health or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience with humanitarian organizations in Primary Healthcare projects.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in WASH and Health-related programs, particularly in emergency contexts.
- Strong technical knowledge of Health and WASH interventions.
- Fluency in local languages is mandatory.
- Maximum age limit: 40 years.
- Preference for candidates domiciled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in Health and Emergency WASH, Cash and Voucher programming, Climate and Health, and ICCM is desirable.
- Proficient writing and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and commit to long working hours when required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and networking capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with government agencies, NGOs, and community groups.
- Training in Routine Immunization, Primary Healthcare, and familiarity with community-based surveillance.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity in public health and WASH programming.
- Adherence to PRCS and Red Cross/Red Crescent principles at all times.

This is a full-time contractual position based in Peshawar and Chitral. Selection will be merit-based, and incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews, where original documents must be presented. PRCS is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to postpone or cancel the recruitment process. No travel or daily allowances will be provided. Preference will be given to local candidates and those with prior association with PRCS or the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.