Job description

Background:

The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization that was founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. It was then recognized by the ICRC in 1969 and in the same year became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent societies.

Job Summary:

WASH Officer is responsible for monitoring all outbreaks of disease in the branch. This includes identification of outbreaks, reporting to appropriate bodies (eg WHO surveillance personnel), ensuring all SRCS Clinic health staff are following pertinent protocols and have required stock levels available. Ensuring preventative Hygiene Promotion activities are standardized, and implemented across all regions is also a large component of the role.

Roles and responsibilities

·         Assist in preparing Hygiene and Sanitation promotion plans for all SRCS Branches in the Branch 

·         Setting up WASH emergency contingency plans in coordination with the volunteers and coordinating their implementation with Branches and the ICRC counterpart.

·         Develop Hygiene Promotion Guidelines to be implemented by the health promoters at branch and clinic level. Ensure the implementation of the guidelines in the Branch

·         Ensures all Branch level staffs are trained in good sanitation and hygiene practices.

·         Ensure SRCS Hygiene/Health Promoters, in all regions pass effective Sanitation and Hygiene practices to the communities.

·         Represent SRCS in relevant technical meetings including, health/WASH cluster meetings (as an observer) regarding Sanitation/Hygiene programs (outbreaks)

·         Keep the branch Office and the program counterparts informed of all Health and Sanitation activities and any challenges that may arise. 

Reports and statistics

·         Reports incidences of outbreaks without delay ensuring prompt response from partners

·         Provides regular supervision visit reports

·         Provide monthly reports, evaluating the hygiene, sanitation program, highlighting response to any outbreaks and impact on Health Promotion programs in the communities

·         Provides ad hoc reports, messages regarding relevant health issues

Skills and qualifications

Minimum Requirements for this Position:

·         Bachelor degree of public health or equivalent 

·         Water and Sanitation Background or equivalent

·         Experience of 3 years minimum in the field of WASH

·         Excellent program implementation skills

·         Capable of training staff and motivating community support

·         Good communication skills

·         Is aware of the SRCS objectives and activities

·         Understands the Movement mandate and is able to communicate it to interlocutors or beneficiaries 

·         Understands the three components of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement

·         Respects and observes the staff regulations of the SRCS 

·         Experience and skill in environmental impact assessment 

How to apply

Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, in one PDF, to  [email protected]

Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please write the position you are applying on the subject line.

Deadline for Applications: 5th June 2026