JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: Oxfam Great Britain
Position: Public Health Promotion (PHP) Officer
Location: Lock Dong, Gambella Region, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-Time
Sector: Health, WASH, Humanitarian
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ Years)
Application Deadline: July 12, 2025
Salary: As per Oxfam GB scale
ABOUT OXFAM
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end poverty and injustice. With operations in more than 90 countries, Oxfam GB is a key member of this international confederation, focusing on long-term development, humanitarian assistance, and advocacy. In Ethiopia, Oxfam has been active since the 1970s, with a strong presence in the Gambella Region supporting refugees from South Sudan through WASH and gender-integrated programming.
POSITION SUMMARY
Oxfam GB is seeking a Public Health Promotion (PHP) Officer to lead hygiene behavior change activities in Lock Dong refugee camp. This role is vital in delivering effective WASH and community engagement interventions to ensure safe water access and improved sanitation conditions in line with SPHERE and Oxfam standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead community-based hygiene promotion efforts in collaboration with Public Health Engineering (PHE) colleagues
- Assess health risks and recommend context-specific interventions
- Train community outreach agents, water point attendants, and hygiene teams
- Develop IEC materials and mobilize communities using participatory methods
- Ensure program delivery meets gender-sensitive, inclusive, and safeguarding standards
- Facilitate complaint and feedback mechanisms and ensure accountability to beneficiaries
- Monitor and report on hygiene promotion indicators
- Supervise PHP assistants and support performance development
- Coordinate with the MEAL team for timely data collection and adaptive program management
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health , Environmental Health, Nursing, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in public health programs, preferably in humanitarian or refugee settings
- Knowledge of community mobilization, behavior change communication (BCC), and WASH integration
- Experience with gender, protection, and diversity mainstreaming in health programs
- Strong assessment, communication, and report-writing skills
- Fluency in English; willingness to travel and work in remote refugee camp environments
Desired:
- Experience with NGOs in refugee response
- Ability to communicate in Nuer or Amharic
- Familiarity with humanitarian tools (e.g., SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standard)
- Technical software skills (e.g., AutoCAD, WaterGEMS) are a plus
WHAT OXFAM OFFERS
- A collaborative work environment in a mission-driven global organization
- Opportunities for professional development and international exposure
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of displaced populations
- Inclusive and supportive organizational culture with a focus on safeguarding and accountability
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the following links no later than July 12, 2025:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and individuals from refugee-hosting communities to apply.
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