MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support the implementation of sustainable WASH interventions in vulnerable public primary schools and communities. The Intern will play a key role in improving health outcomes through preventive and promotive health strategies in intervention sites.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Intern will report to the Project Officer and work closely with other team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In consultation with the Project Officer and Project Associate, the intern will be responsible for the following.

Community Health

• Facilitate selection of community wells and longitudinal water quality testing.
• Support training of Water Management Committees.
• Facilitate Community Dialogues in targeted villages.

School Health promotion in targeted schools

• Support behaviour change interventions in targeted schools.
• Support training of targeted school Boards of Management on WASH and school health promotion.
• Seek innovative behaviour change strategies as per the WHEEL project model.
• Support in the mapping of WASH school needs.
• Work closely with school leadership structures to ensure project sustainability.

 Monitoring and Evaluation

• Conduct needs assessment and support selection of beneficiary schools targeted with WASH outputs.
• Spearhead longitudinal water quality testing in project sites.
• Conduct monitoring visits to project schools.

Community Mobilization

• Engage communities for project entry and implementation success.
• Support training of community groups on WASH. 

Other Tasks

• Support project, departmental and organizational duties as and when needed, in line with professional growth.

Qualifications

Educational Background

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Community Health, or a related field.

Experience

• Should have not more than 1 year of experience. 

Key Skills and Competences

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office tools for knowledge work.
• Versatility.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and excellence oriented.
• Self-driven professional.