What You'll Learn
Equip yourself to protect public health through WASH in emergencies. Learn disease prevention, hygiene promotion, and WASH for health facilities in crisis settings.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
This intensive course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for planning and implementing effective WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) interventions that protect public health during emergency and disaster contexts. It addresses the intersection between WASH and public health, focusing on the prevention of disease outbreaks, hygiene promotion, and effective coordination with health actors. The course emphasizes real-world application in humanitarian response, including displacement camps, disease outbreaks, and conflict-affected settings.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Public Health Officers
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WASH Emergency Response Professionals
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NGO and UN Humanitarian Field Workers
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Health and Sanitation Engineers
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Environmental Health Officers
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Disaster Response Coordinators
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Medical and Health Facility Managers
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhances effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian response through coordinated public health and WASH interventions.
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Improves resource allocation by enabling rapid, accurate identification of critical health risks.
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Strengthens reputation as a reliable and effective humanitarian actor.
Personal Impact
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Builds essential skills for careers in humanitarian and public health sectors.
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Supports progression to senior field coordinator, program manager, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion evidence-based health and safety initiatives under pressure.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the link between WASH and public health outcomes during emergencies
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Apply public health principles to WASH programming in humanitarian settings
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Prevent and manage WASH-related disease outbreaks
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Design hygiene promotion strategies for emergency populations
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Coordinate with health partners to support WASH in health facilities
Course Outline
Module 1: Public Health Foundations in WASH Emergency Contexts
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Overview of emergency public health challenges
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Public health WASH emergencies – common threats and trends
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Sphere Standards and international public health benchmarks
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The role of WASH in safeguarding population health during crises
Module 2: Disease Outbreak Prevention and Control
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WASH and disease outbreak prevention strategies
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Waterborne and hygiene-related diseases in emergencies
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Infection prevention and control (IPC) in WASH programming
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Coordination with epidemiologists and health clusters
Module 3: Hygiene Promotion in Humanitarian Crises
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Hygiene promotion in humanitarian crises – key principles
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Community engagement and behavior change communication (BCC)
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Culturally appropriate hygiene messaging and tools
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Integrating menstrual hygiene and inclusive hygiene practices
Module 4: WASH in Health Facilities During Emergencies
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WASH in health facilities emergencies – minimum requirements
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Water supply and waste management in temporary and permanent facilities
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IPC protocols and safe healthcare waste handling
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Case studies: WASH gaps in emergency clinics and mobile units
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation & Cross-Sectoral Collaboration
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Epidemiological management WASH indicators
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Monitoring WASH-related health outcomes
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Linking WASH with nutrition, shelter, and protection sectors
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Data collection tools for rapid assessments and surveillance
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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