Public Health Officer

Reference number: IN3467
The post is offered on a 5-month contract, based in Tu Mo Rong district, Kon Tum province

Who we are?
Founded in 1942, Oxfam Great Britain made its first grant in Vietnam in 1955, and is now a leading global development and humanitarian organization. Oxfam GB's programmes in Vietnam range across sectors including rural livelihoods and infrastructure, basic education, disaster management, and national level social and economic policy change. Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International.

The role: As part of the WASH intervention, to safeguard and improve the public health of the affected population by:
- promoting safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services;
- ensuring appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities;
- ensuring effective coordination and integration of Hygiene Promotion activities with the delivery of water and sanitation services and facilities.

Reports to: Project Manager, Typhoon Ketsana Emergency Response Project in Kon Tum
Staff reporting to the post: Public Health Facilitator, Village Health Volunteers, Field Volunteers

The requirements:
- Vietnamese National
- University graduate in any related discipline ( public health preferred)
- At least 4 years of practical experience in appropriate community development programmes in different contexts. 
- Experience and understanding of Hygiene Promotion and community mobilisation in relation to water and sanitation activities
- Experiences in developing training materials, organising and facilitating training  sessions
- Humanitarian experience will be an asset.
- Understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting gender equality.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Vietnamese
- Willingness to live in district town.

Gross Annual Salary Range: US$ 13,100 – US$ 17,500
Benefits: The position is offered a Hard to work allowance which is 20% in addition to basic salary; per-diem equivalent to VND 5,000,000/month; and home return fares every 2 completed months of service.
Closing date for application: November 24th, 2009 .
Early applicants will be given priority as we will organize interview if we have qualified candidates before closing date.
The detailed Job description can be obtained online, please visit: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs (page Work with us - Current Vacancies, quote reference: INT3467.  Application Form is under article “MORE INFO”)

How to Apply: Interested candidates can send a cover letter, Application Form, and copies of relevant degrees to:
Oxfam Great Britain, Floor 5, 22 Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi
Email: [email protected]