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Location: Cox’s Bazar (Ukhiya), Bangladesh, Job Type: Fixed Term, until December 31, 2018 with possibility of extension

[Only Bangladeshi nationals are eligible to apply]

Salary & Benefits: BDT. 1,056,451 gross per annum (13 months) with other benefits e.g. medical for spouse and children, contributory Provident fund, gratuity, leave & Insurance etc.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are urgently looking for a dynamic team player who will be responsible To manage, coordinate and lead in the implementation of Oxfam’s Public Health Promotion programme ensuring integration with all sectors of programme areas including community participation and consultations in an emergency programme. The work may involve, an immediate emergency stage, the assessment of the situation and in later stages the implementation of public health measures required to alleviate the plight of the people affected by the emergency.

The post holder reports to PHP Team Leader.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

• Leadership skills and staff management
  
• Knowledge of public health and one more other relevant area (e.g. health promotion, community development)
  
• At least two years’ practical experience in appropriate hygiene promotion programmes. It is essential that some of this should have been in emergency relief programmes.
  
• Experience in humanitarian response to outbreaks of public health-related diseases in particular cholera and Hepatitis E is highly desirable.
  
• Demonstrate a commitment to humanitarian principles and values and motivate others towards them
  
• Good decisions making skills with limited support.
  
• Plan, prioritise and perform well under pressure
  
• Confidently represent organisational beliefs and values
  
• Demonstrate initiative, ingenuity and creativity
  
• Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations
  
• Good written and spoken English
  
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  
• Willingness to learn and share information with others

More detailed of the key responsibilities, skills and competencies, please visit https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk by using the Job Reference Number INT4847

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Empowerment: Everyone, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
Inclusiveness: We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.