Remote Environmental Health & Sanitation Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Influence on national strategies

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly qualified Remote Environmental Health & Sanitation Lead to set the standards for hygiene, sanitation, and infection prevention across multiple domains. The role requires extensive expertise in environmental health sciences and regulatory frameworks, with remote leadership across teams and stakeholders.

You will drive development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, ensuring compliance with national and international regulations, and leveraging technology to

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Environmental Health, Public Health, Microbiology, or closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in environmental health, sanitation management, or public health with remote leadership.
• Expertise in large-scale sanitation programs and infection control measures.
• In-depth knowledge of SA and international health and safety legislation and standards.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities; capable of influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting for public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee advanced environmental health and sanitation strategies across diverse operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including international best practices.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and audits of sanitation programs.
• Lead integration of new technologies in sanitation and hygiene management.
• Provide expert consultation to internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and deliver training materials on sanitation protocols and emergency response.
• Monitor trends and emerging risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage documentation related to health and sanitation compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate sanitation into daily operations.
• Analyze performance metrics and report to senior leadership.

Skills

Remote leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Public health strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

PhD or Master’s in Environmental Health

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public well-being, is seeking a highly qualified Remote Environmental Health & Sanitation Lead. This is a critical, fully remote position that will drive the development and implementation of comprehensive environmental health and sanitation strategies across all our client’s operational domains. You will be responsible for setting the highest standards for hygiene, sanitation, and infectious disease prevention, ensuring compliance with all relevant national and international regulations. The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise in environmental health sciences, sanitation protocols, and regulatory frameworks. This role demands exceptional leadership, analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage and influence teams and stakeholders remotely. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our client’s commitment to creating and maintaining safe, healthy environments, leveraging technology and best practices to achieve superior outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact from anywhere, contributing to the overall health and safety mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee advanced environmental health and sanitation strategies and policies tailored for diverse operational contexts.
• Ensure strict adherence to all applicable health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including national standards and international best practices.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure the effectiveness of sanitation programs.
• Lead the integration of new technologies and innovative approaches in sanitation and hygiene management.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance to internal teams and external partners on environmental health and sanitation matters.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training materials and programs for staff on sanitation protocols, hygiene standards, and emergency response.
• Monitor environmental health trends and emerging risks, proactively developing mitigation strategies.
• Manage and maintain all documentation related to environmental health and sanitation compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments to ensure seamless integration of sanitation practices into daily operations.
• Analyze performance metrics and report on the effectiveness of sanitation initiatives to senior leadership.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Microbiology, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in environmental health, sanitation management, or public health, with a demonstrated ability to lead remotely.
• Expertise in developing and implementing large-scale sanitation programs and infection control measures.
• In-depth knowledge of South African and international health and safety legislation and standards.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in utilizing virtual collaboration and project management tools.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting for public health initiatives.
• A strong commitment to promoting public health and safety.

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary package of ZAR.
• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from home.
• Significant influence on national environmental health and sanitation strategies.
• Opportunities for professional growth and engagement with leading experts in the field.
• Contribute directly to improving public health outcomes.
• Access to cutting‑edge research and development in environmental health.