Application deadline: Friday, September 26, 2014
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged!
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Ebola Treatment Centre in Monrovia, Liberia
The International Rescue Committee is in discussions to run a 100-bed, Ebola Treatment Centre in Monrovia, Liberia. The Centre will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 240 staff including 14 international staff, over a period of 6-9 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Centre immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the tedious nature of the work, personal protective equipment which must be worn at all times in the heat and need for strict adherence to infection control protocols, staff will have ample rest time.
The IRC will prioritize health workers who are available immediately for 6 to 8 weeks and clinicians and who have experience with safety practices in highly contagious areas.
The IRC seeks one (1) Environmental Health (WASH) Coordinator.
The Environmental Health Coordinator will lead the hygiene, sanitation and waste management operations in the ETC. The responsibilities include:
- Assuming responsibility for overall water, hygiene, sanitation and waste management at the ETC
- Ensure hygiene and sanitation facilities meet standards; lead on upgrading facilities as needed
- The hiring and training of EH national staff in Monrovia
- Management of two international EH managers
- Setup of waste management facilities
- Implementing and oversight of strict protocols with the EH team for infection prevention and control and waste management
- Coordination with the Supply Chain Coordinator to predict and respond to needs for infection prevention and control materials
- Liaising with key treatment partners (WHO, MSF, MOH, CDC, IMC, US Army) to ensure proper coordination and to apply best practices
- This position will enter the wet area of the ETC
The ideal candidate will have an engineering or environmental health background and experience on water and sanitation for health facilities such as cholera treatment centers and disease-specific treatment units. "Highly desired criteria" include previous work in an isolation centre, highly contagious area or Level 4 biosafety area, experience working on viral hemorrhagic fevers (Ebola, Lassa, Marburg, etc.) and knowledge of infection control and prevention.
How to apply:
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