Public Health Assistant - Gaza based.

Oxfam GB in the occupied Palestinian territories & Israel is working towards a just & peaceful resolution to the devastating conflict that continues to deprive people of their basic rights.
 
We welcome applications for one position from people who have the required experience and skills. The right attitude to Oxfam’s ways of working and a real passion for being part of our diverse workforce is required.
 

 
We are looking for a Public Health Assistant to assist Oxfam’s Public Health Team in the Gaza Strip.
 
The position is short-term (around 3 months contract) and based in Gaza.
 
If you are interested in applying you will need to have experience in community mobilisation & participatory methods, with an understanding of hygiene promotion and public health. Oxfam works closely with communities and therefore good knowledge in engaging with communities is essential. Additional experience with, or understanding of, disaster risk reduction is preferred. We will be looking for someone with good English / Arabic communication skills who demonstrates also to be a reliable team member.

If you feel that you have those skills and more in relation to accuracy, efficiency and flexibility then please send your C.V. along with a cover letter, detailing relevant experience via e-mail to

[email protected]

The closing date for applications is 16/03/2011.