Oxfam GB Public Health Promoter – Humanitarian Support Professional
Public Health Promoter – Humanitarian Support Professional (HSP) (Oxfam GB) £28,589 - £33,938 net pa
Be there when it matters.
What is an HSP? When humanitarian emergencies arise, our dedicated HSP Team forms the backbone of Oxfam’s immediate and most valuable response. Experienced in humanitarian crises the world over, the results achieved by our HSPs are truly astounding. A diverse and international group, they provide support where it’s needed most, working with communities, other Oxfam teams and partner organisations to provide emergency aid and pave the way for long-term development work.
What you’ll be doing as an HSP In the event of Oxfam helping to remedy the humanitarian implications of conflict or natural disasters, you’ll be there to provide vital technical assistance. You’ll make sure all health issues are understood and promoted, and you’ll mobilise whole communities to proactively respond to the situations themselves. In particular, you’ll assess public health risks, lead a team of national and international health promoters, and identify any unmet needs that affect the population. Within the context of each new environment, you’ll implement appropriate health promotion initiatives, monitoring and evaluating the programme as you go. What’s more, you’ll involve the men and women of these populations in the planning of public health activities, and recruit and train staff when on deployment.
What are we looking for? With a graduate qualification in Social Sciences, Environmental or Public Health or related discipline, you’ll meet the academic requirements of the role. But with the conditions our HSPs find themselves in, you’ll need more than just a degree. Above anything else, we value first-hand experience in emergency situations. With community-based experience in areas like Community Development, Community water supply, adult education and HIV/AIDS, you’ll bring much needed structure and support to the most difficult environments. You’ll also be confident in people management and capacity building, have strong communications skills and bring a collaborative approach to your work, along with sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a whole range of cultural contexts. Good language skills in both spoken and written English is essential and being able to work in one other language such as French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic is desirable.
How to apply:
To apply Leading our efforts from the front is no easy task. As Oxfam’s most dependable and effective line of response, we make sure our HSPs are rewarded accordingly. After all, you’re experts in your field. On top of your salary and additional allowances, we’ll provide you with learning and development opportunities, and career progression through structured performance management and reviews. And while these are some of the most demanding roles in our humanitarian department, they’re also those most directly involved in delivering Oxfam’s work, first-hand. For more information, specific job profile including the full skills and criteria go to www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting ref: INT5757 or by clicking on the link below:
Closing Date: 21 October 2012
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