Remote Environmental Hygiene Specialist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Online professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Environmental Hygiene Specialist to develop and monitor hygiene protocols from Durban, SA. You will analyze data, advise on best practices, and prepare educational materials for clients and teams while collaborating virtually with cross-functional experts.

Ideal candidates hold advanced public health degrees and 5+ years in environmental hygiene or infection control, with strong communication and remote-working proficiency. Fully remote role with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, or Microbiology.
• 5+ years in environmental hygiene, infection control, or public health sanitation.
• Strong epidemiology, risk assessment and biosecurity knowledge.
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of clear scientific conveyance.
• Proficient with Zoom, Teams, Slack and virtual project management tools.
• Experience developing training materials and delivering virtual presentations.
• Self-motivated, organized, and effective in a remote setting with SA regulations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine environmental hygiene strategies and protocols.
• Analyze environmental quality, microbial contamination, and sanitation effectiveness.
• Create reports, guidelines, and educational materials for clients and teams.
• Provide remote consultation on infection control, sanitation and outbreak prevention.
• Stay updated on public health developments and hygiene technologies.
• Collaborate virtually with managers and researchers for integrated approaches.
• Assess and recommend cleaning and disinfection methods for diverse settings.
• Monitor compliance via remote audits and data analysis.
• Assist in training programs for cleaning staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Public Health

Environmental Hygiene

Infection control

Data analysis

Technical writing

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Public Health

Environmental Science

Microbiology

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Slack

Virtual PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking organization committed to promoting healthy and safe living environments, is actively seeking a Remote Environmental Hygiene Specialist to support their operations based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This fully remote position will leverage your expertise to develop, implement, and monitor hygiene protocols and strategies across various platforms and client engagements. You will be responsible for analyzing environmental data, advising on best practices, and creating educational materials related to sanitation and disease prevention. This role requires a deep understanding of public health guidelines, microbial control, and infection prevention. You will collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams, providing expert guidance to ensure compliance and enhance overall hygiene standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, a meticulous researcher, and passionate about creating healthier spaces, all from the comfort of their own location. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute significantly to public health initiatives without the need for relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine environmental hygiene strategies and protocols based on scientific research and public health guidelines.
• Analyze data related to environmental quality, microbial contamination, and sanitation effectiveness.
• Create comprehensive reports, guidelines, and educational materials for clients and internal teams on hygiene best practices.
• Provide remote consultation and expert advice on infection control, sanitation, and outbreak prevention.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in environmental science, public health, and hygiene technologies.
• Collaborate virtually with project managers, researchers, and other specialists to ensure integrated approaches.
• Assess and recommend appropriate cleaning and disinfection agents and methodologies for diverse settings.
• Monitor compliance with established hygiene standards through virtual audits and remote data analysis.
• Assist in the development of training programs for cleaning staff and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in environmental hygiene, infection control, or public health sanitation.
• Strong understanding of epidemiological principles, risk assessment, and biosecurity.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and interpret complex scientific data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack) and virtual project management software.
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting virtual presentations.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision in a remote setting.
• Knowledge of South African public health regulations is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor salary package of R per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on impactful public health and environmental projects from anywhere.
• Direct contribution to improving hygiene standards and public well-being.
• Access to online professional development resources and virtual conferences.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate your preferred schedule.