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WASH Officer
2026-04-08T07:48:55+00:00
PROJECT HOPE
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CONTRACTOR
Country Office – Blantyre
Blantyre
10101
Malawi
Nonprofit, and NGO
Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Business Operations
MWK
MONTH
2026-04-14T17:00:00+00:00
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Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) is an indigenous regional African NGO founded in 2004 with technical expertise in infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and economic strengthening with a programmatic presence across the continent. PHN has over 20 years’ experience implementing public health programming in Africa with demonstrated capacity to implement PEPFAR-funded OVC & DREAMS projects in Namibia and Malawi. In Namibia, PHN was USAID’s lead partner for OVC and DREAMS programming since 2013 and 2018, respectively. PHN works in collaboration with local stakeholders, host government ministries, and other partners in countries of implementation to ensure implementation in accordance with the local context and with buy-in from the appropriate stakeholders.Malawi business directory

PHN – MA (Project HOPE Namibia in Malawi), registered in Malawi in 2024, is currently implementing the Ana ndi Achinyamata Patsogolo (ANAPA) project in Malawi-a five-year, $60 million initiative funded by PEPFAR/USAID previously and now under the USG’s Department of State (DoS). Initially designed to prevent new HIV infections by increasing uptake of health, HIV, and social services among children, adolescents, and their families, with a particular focus- the project shifted focus following the stop work order. ANAPA now prioritizes the provision of life saving HIV care and treatment services for vulnerable children.

ANAPA has also received non-PEPFAR funding from DoS to implement nutrition interventions in seven ANAPA supported districts of Blantyre, Lilongwe, Machinga, Mangochi, Phalombe, Thyolo and Zomba from March -September 2026. The Nutrition program is aimed supporting the Government of Malawi in addressing the childhood nutrition challenges of stuntedness, wasting and micronutrients deficiencies and it will focus on focus on social and behaviour change interventions while strengthening local capacity for sustainable nutrition programming.

It is against this background that PHN-MA, seeks qualified Malawians to fill various positions for the ANAPA Activity as follows: –

Responsibilities or duties

  • Lead and support WASH needs assessments for handwashing facilities in health centers, CBCCs, and households
  • Coordinate procurement and distribution of handwashing facilities to priority sites
  • Support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in cholera surveillance, case investigations, and water quality testing
  • Assist in implementation of Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATI) and establishment of Oral Rehydration Points
  • Support cholera case management activities, including supervision, mentorship, and death audits
  • Coordinate procurement and distribution of cholera response supplies (chlorine, PPE, etc.)
  • Strengthen coordination through support to PHEMC, DRRT, and review meetings
  • Facilitate printing and distribution of IEC materials on cholera and WASH
  • Support implementation of mass media campaigns for cholera prevention and awareness
  • Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and monitoring of all WASH-related activities

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and required skills: –

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Water Engineering, or related field
  • At least 3 years’ experience in WASH programming, preferably in emergency or cholera response
  • Experience working with Ministry of Health structures and district-level coordination mechanisms
  • Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) and community-based WASH interventions
  • Experience in procurement and supply chain coordination is an added advantage
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and report writing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and in emergency response settings
  • Lead and support WASH needs assessments for handwashing facilities in health centers, CBCCs, and households
  • Coordinate procurement and distribution of handwashing facilities to priority sites
  • Support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in cholera surveillance, case investigations, and water quality testing
  • Assist in implementation of Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATI) and establishment of Oral Rehydration Points
  • Support cholera case management activities, including supervision, mentorship, and death audits
  • Coordinate procurement and distribution of cholera response supplies (chlorine, PPE, etc.)
  • Strengthen coordination through support to PHEMC, DRRT, and review meetings
  • Facilitate printing and distribution of IEC materials on cholera and WASH
  • Support implementation of mass media campaigns for cholera prevention and awareness
  • Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and monitoring of all WASH-related activities
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and report writing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and in emergency response settings
  • Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) and community-based WASH interventions
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Water Engineering, or related field
  • Experience working with Ministry of Health structures and district-level coordination mechanisms
  • Experience in procurement and supply chain coordination is an added advantage
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Vacancy title:
WASH Officer

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
PROJECT HOPE

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 14 2026

Duty Station:
Country Office – Blantyre | Blantyre

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) is an indigenous regional African NGO founded in 2004 with technical expertise in infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and economic strengthening with a programmatic presence across the continent. PHN has over 20 years’ experience implementing public health programming in Africa with demonstrated capacity to implement PEPFAR-funded OVC & DREAMS projects in Namibia and Malawi. In Namibia, PHN was USAID’s lead partner for OVC and DREAMS programming since 2013 and 2018, respectively. PHN works in collaboration with local stakeholders, host government ministries, and other partners in countries of implementation to ensure implementation in accordance with the local context and with buy-in from the appropriate stakeholders.Malawi business directory

PHN – MA (Project HOPE Namibia in Malawi), registered in Malawi in 2024, is currently implementing the Ana ndi Achinyamata Patsogolo (ANAPA) project in Malawi-a five-year, $60 million initiative funded by PEPFAR/USAID previously and now under the USG’s Department of State (DoS). Initially designed to prevent new HIV infections by increasing uptake of health, HIV, and social services among children, adolescents, and their families, with a particular focus- the project shifted focus following the stop work order. ANAPA now prioritizes the provision of life saving HIV care and treatment services for vulnerable children.

ANAPA has also received non-PEPFAR funding from DoS to implement nutrition interventions in seven ANAPA supported districts of Blantyre, Lilongwe, Machinga, Mangochi, Phalombe, Thyolo and Zomba from March -September 2026. The Nutrition program is aimed supporting the Government of Malawi in addressing the childhood nutrition challenges of stuntedness, wasting and micronutrients deficiencies and it will focus on focus on social and behaviour change interventions while strengthening local capacity for sustainable nutrition programming.

It is against this background that PHN-MA, seeks qualified Malawians to fill various positions for the ANAPA Activity as follows: –

Responsibilities or duties

  • Lead and support WASH needs assessments for handwashing facilities in health centers, CBCCs, and households
  • Coordinate procurement and distribution of handwashing facilities to priority sites
  • Support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in cholera surveillance, case investigations, and water quality testing
  • Assist in implementation of Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATI) and establishment of Oral Rehydration Points
  • Support cholera case management activities, including supervision, mentorship, and death audits
  • Coordinate procurement and distribution of cholera response supplies (chlorine, PPE, etc.)
  • Strengthen coordination through support to PHEMC, DRRT, and review meetings
  • Facilitate printing and distribution of IEC materials on cholera and WASH
  • Support implementation of mass media campaigns for cholera prevention and awareness
  • Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and monitoring of all WASH-related activities

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and required skills: –

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Water Engineering, or related field
  • At least 3 years’ experience in WASH programming, preferably in emergency or cholera response
  • Experience working with Ministry of Health structures and district-level coordination mechanisms
  • Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) and community-based WASH interventions
  • Experience in procurement and supply chain coordination is an added advantage
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and report writing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and in emergency response settings

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience are requested to submit their Curriculum Vitae with 3 traceable referees, cover letter together with copies of certificates to the address below not later than 5:00pm on Tuesday, 14th April 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Job Info
Job Category: NGO - Non Government Organisations jobs in Malawi
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 14 2026
Duty Station: Country Office – Blantyre | Blantyre
Posted: 08-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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