Environmental Health Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Environmental Health Specialist to join our client’s team on a remote basis. The role focuses on sanitation and hygiene, policy development, risk assessment, and providing expert guidance to local authorities, businesses and community groups to uphold regulatory standards and promote public health.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Health or a closely related field, has substantial program management and research experience,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or closely related field.
• Significant professional experience in environmental health program management, policy development, or research.
• Expertise in sanitation, waste management, infectious disease control, and risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and recommend policies and guidelines related to environmental sanitation, waste management, and public health protection.
• Conduct remote risk assessments of environmental health hazards and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert advice and technical support to local authorities, businesses, and community groups on environmental health matters.
• Analyze environmental data and trends to identify public health issues and inform strategic planning.
• Develop and deliver educational materials and training programs on environmental health topics.
• Stay abreast of current research, legislation, and best practices in environmental health and sanitation science.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Policy development

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Health or related field

Tools

Data analysis software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Environmental Health Specialist to join their team and contribute to maintaining public health and safety standards, with a focus on sanitation and hygiene, from a remote capacity. This role involves policy development, risk assessment, and providing expert guidance on environmental health matters to various stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring that sanitation practices across different sectors meet stringent regulatory requirements and promote community well-being. The ideal candidate has a strong academic background in environmental health or a related field, combined with analytical prowess and excellent communication skills for remote engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and recommend policies and guidelines related to environmental sanitation, waste management, and public health protection.
• Conduct remote risk assessments of environmental health hazards and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert advice and technical support to local authorities, businesses, and community groups on environmental health matters.
• Analyze environmental data and trends to identify public health issues and inform strategic planning.
• Develop and deliver educational materials and training programs on environmental health topics.
• Stay abreast of current research, legislation, and best practices in environmental health and sanitation science.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience in environmental health program management, policy development, or research.
• Demonstrated expertise in sanitation, waste management, infectious disease control, and risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful public health initiatives remotely.
• Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and further training.
• Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.
• Contribution to a mission-driven organization focused on enhancing community health and safety.