Intern WHEEL Project (2)
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2 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Associate and work closely with other team members.
SCOPE OF JOB
External Liaisons: Teachers school administrator County and National Government education and health officials.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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 & 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 per need in line with professional growth.
Qualifications :
Educational Background
- A Bachelors degree in Public Health Environmental Health Community Health or a related field
Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
Key Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office tools for knowledge work.
- Versatility
Key Competencies
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and excellence-oriented.
- Self-driven professional
Additional Information :
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be April 07 2026.
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
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About Company
Amref International University focuses on training, research and extension in health sciences, emphasizing promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative health. AmIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed for its over 60 years of qua ... View more
