What are the responsibilities and job description for the WASH Specialist position at Aspen Medical?
Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, results-oriented WASH Specialist to partner with us in providing medical services to UN sponsored Kenyan Peacekeepers and US Government staff at a field hospital in Port Au Prince, Haiti. This will be a deployed, rotational contract, ideally with a 3-month on, 1-month off rotation cycle.
The team will be based in a secure, purpose-built camp and hospital facility in Port au Prince, Haiti, and all service delivery requirements will be conducted within the confines of that facility. All support services are being provided by the US Government, including camp facilities and basic life support requirements, including travel, meals, accommodation, internet, and other ancillary support services.
Aspen Medical will provide a Level 2 Field Hospital with EMS, Pre-Hospital Care, Surgical, Diagnostic and Laboratory, and other ancillary services. All clinic service delivery services will be provided in accordance with US clinical standards and compliance measures.
Requirements:
Citizenship
- All Aspen Medical staff must be US citizens or Green Card holders.
- Sponsorship will not be available.
Education:
Associate degree or bachelor's degree in public health, water and sanitation, environmental science, or environmental engineering is required.
Master's degree in public health, water and sanitation, environmental science, environmental engineering, water policy, water resource management, or another complementary discipline is preferred.
Certification:
Successful completion of a specialized WASH or water and sanitation training program.
Certified water treatment operator or wastewater treatment operator is highly desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in water and sanitation design, construction, supervision, quality assurance/quality control data collection, and managing cholera outbreaks related to water sanitation.
Experience with health-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs), water and sanitation-related organizations, and local government departments is preferred.
Experience working in fragile, conflict, post-conflict, and/or difficult operating austere environments is preferred.
This position will be a 1099 contractor, with a fixed daily rate while on rotation. You will not receive pay while off rotation.
Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact [email protected].
By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.