District Technical Officer – IPC/WASH in Health Facilities

District Technical Officer – IPC/WASH in Health Facilities Job Code: TECH31017 Job Family: Technical Compensation Band: Band J Duty Station: Priority District – Zambézia Province, Mozambique Nr. of positions: 2 Reports To: Provincial Technical Officer – WASH, Zambezia Position Summary: The District Technical Officer – Infection and Prevention Control, WASH in Health Facilities provides day-to-day technical support to health facilities in the Priority district to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices as part of the EpiC Global Health Security (GHS) Project. The position serves as the key field-level link between the Provincial Technical Officer – WASH and health facilities, supporting implementation, routine mentorship, supportive supervision, monitoring, data collection, and follow-up of facility improvement actions. The District Technical Officer will work closely with district health authorities, facility management, IPC/WASH focal persons, and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen facility readiness and support prevention and response to public health threats. The position is based in one of the Priority districts of Zambezia province and requires frequent movement between priority Districts and health facilities. A valid motorcycle driving license is therefore a mandatory requirement. Accountabilities: 1. Technical Implementation Support implementation of IPC and WASH interventions in Priority health facilities. Support health facilities to establish, strengthen, and operationalize IPC committees and WASH-related structures. Assist facilities to identify gaps and develop, implement, and follow up facility IPC/WASH improvement plans. Promote compliance with national and project IPC and WASH standards, guidelines, protocols, and tools. Provide practical technical support on hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, sanitation, water availability and safety, healthcare waste management, and other relevant WASH/IPC measures. Support facilities to integrate IPC and WASH actions into routine service delivery and preparedness activities. Escalate significant technical, operational, infrastructure, or supply gaps to the Provincial Technical Officer II – WASH. 2. Supportive Supervision and Mentorship Conduct routine supportive supervision visits to Priority health facilities and community-level activities, in line with the agreed supervision plan. Review implementation progress with health facility teams and relevant community stakeholders, identify gaps, and agree on appropriate corrective actions. Follow up on previously identified gaps and verify completion of agreed corrective actions. Monitor the maintenance and appropriate application of IPC/WASH practices in health facilities and communities between formal assessments and supervision visits. Provide technical guidance during supervision visits while respecting the roles and responsibilities of health facility management, community structures, and relevant health authorities. Document key findings, agreed actions, and follow-up requirements to support continuous improvement. 3. Monitoring, Assessment and Data Management Support implementation of IPC/WASH facility assessments, readiness assessments, audits, and monitoring activities. Collect, verify, compile, and report relevant IPC and WASH data from Priority health facilities. Monitor key indicators, implementation gaps, and progress against facility improvement plans. Maintain accurate district-level records of facility assessments, supervision visits, action plans, and follow-up activities. Ensure timely submission of required monitoring information to the Provincial Technical Officer  – WASH. Support identification of trends, recurring gaps, and areas requiring additional technical assistance. 4. Training and Mentorship Provide coaching, mentorship, and practical orientation to health facility staff, IPC/WASH focal persons, and relevant community stakeho

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