Remote Public Health Sanitation Consultant

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fee

Remote-friendly

Global health impact

Global network

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Remote Public Health Sanitation Consultant to lead sanitation initiatives for underserved communities. The role involves expert advisory, strategic planning, and remote evaluation of WASH projects in collaboration with local authorities, NGOs, and international agencies.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree, 7+ years in public health with WASH focus, and proven capability to design and implement sanitation strategies in

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in public health with emphasis on WASH.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sanitation strategies in developing/resource-limited settings.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent virtual communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools and project management software.
• Deep understanding of international development principles and best practices in sanitation.
• Experience in policy analysis and advocacy related to WASH is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously on multiple complex projects remotely.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert remote consultation on public health sanitation issues.
• Develop, review, and refine sanitation strategies and implementation plans.
• Conduct virtual assessments of WASH programs and infrastructure.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and recommend evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders via virtual platforms.
• Contribute to grant proposals, reports, and publications.
• Stay updated on global best practices and challenges in WASH.
• Develop training materials and provide remote guidance to partners.
• Ensure interventions are culturally appropriate, sustainable, and equitable.
• Monitor progress and provide recommendations for adaptive management.

Skills

WASH program design

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Report writing

Virtual collaboration

Policy analysis

Autonomous work

Education

Master's degree or higher in Public Health/Environmental Engineering/Development Studies

Tools

Online collaboration tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an international public health organization, is seeking a highly experienced Remote Public Health Sanitation Consultant to contribute to projects focused on improving sanitation infrastructure and practices in underserved communities. This role involves providing expert advice, developing strategic plans, and evaluating existing sanitation systems from a remote location. You will collaborate with local health officials, NGOs, and international development agencies to design and implement sustainable sanitation solutions. The ideal candidate is a passionate public health professional with a deep understanding of sanitation challenges, policy development, and program implementation in diverse cultural and environmental contexts. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while making a significant impact on global health.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical consultation on public health sanitation issues remotely.
• Develop, review, and refine sanitation strategies and implementation plans for various projects.
• Conduct virtual assessments of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs and infrastructure.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and recommend evidence-based interventions for sanitation improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders, via virtual platforms.
• Contribute to grant proposals, reports, and publications related to public health sanitation.
• Stay abreast of global best practices, innovations, and challenges in WASH and sanitation.
• Develop training materials and provide remote guidance to local partners on sanitation management.
• Ensure that sanitation interventions are culturally appropriate, environmentally sustainable, and equitable.
• Monitor project progress and provide recommendations for adaptive management.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in public health, with a specific focus on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sanitation strategies in developing countries or resource-limited settings.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent virtual communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in using online collaboration tools and project management software.
• Deep understanding of international development principles and best practices in sanitation.
• Experience in policy analysis and advocacy related to WASH is highly desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple complex projects concurrently from a remote location.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Benefits

• Highly competitive consultant fee commensurate with experience.
• Flexible remote work schedule allowing for work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful global health initiatives.
• Access to a global network of public health professionals.
• Professional development opportunities and support for relevant training.