Remote Environmental Health Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Impact on public health

Professional development

Mission-driven org

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Environmental Health Specialist to contribute to public health initiatives from a distance. The role focuses on assessment, evaluation and recommendation of strategies to control environmental factors that impact human health, including sanitation, water quality and waste management.

You will conduct virtual risk assessments, analyze data and develop policies and educational materials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in environmental health assessment, policy development, and program evaluation.
• Strong analytical and research skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote engagement.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and virtual communication platforms.
• Deep understanding of sanitation, water quality, waste management, and disease vectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote risk assessments of environmental health hazards.
• Analyze environmental data to identify trends and interventions.
• Develop and disseminate educational materials on sanitation and safe water.
• Advise local health departments and community groups on regulations and best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of environmental health programs remotely.
• Collaborate with public health officials on policy development and implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly knowledgeable Remote Environmental Health Specialist to contribute to public health initiatives from a distance. This role focuses on the assessment, evaluation, and recommendation of strategies to control environmental factors that impact human health. You will conduct virtual risk assessments, analyze data, and develop policies and educational materials concerning sanitation, water quality, and waste management. This is a vital position for advancing community well-being through remote analysis and guidance, working with diverse stakeholders to promote healthier living conditions, and requiring strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of environmental health principles applied in a remote context.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct remote risk assessments of environmental health hazards in communities.
• Analyze environmental data to identify trends and develop intervention strategies.
• Develop and disseminate educational materials on topics such as sanitation, disease prevention, and safe water practices.
• Advise local health departments and community groups on environmental health regulations and best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of environmental health programs remotely.
• Collaborate with public health officials and other stakeholders on policy development and implementation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Environmental Health , Public Health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in environmental health assessment, policy development, and program evaluation.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, suitable for remote engagement.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and virtual communication platforms.
• Deep understanding of sanitation, water quality, waste management, and disease vectors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on public health outcomes.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Work with a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving community well-being.