train qualified and motivated engineers and scientists who might in their professional life encounter water and sanitation problems in situations of emergency and especially in humanitarian contexts;
offer continuing education to professional staff from emergency and development organisations involved in water and sanitation;
facilitate the integration of engineers and scientists in humanitarian operations;
make the participants aware of public health issues and of the close links between public health, water and sanitation in disaster-striken populations;
provide information on technical skills and institutional solutions specific to emergency situations.
After the course the participants should be able to:
identify, formulate and analyse the complex relations and the problems posed by public health, water and sanitation;
pass on technical concepts and discuss them with health professionals as well as with industrial leaders, politicians, local and national administrators;
assess the situation and plan, implement and monitor a water and sanitation emergency programme in the context of a humanitarian operation.
better understand the institutional context of a humanitarian situation and design an emergency response, which involves long-term perspectives.
Targed audience
The course is designed for engineers and scientists interested in a humanitarian engagement in the domain of water and sanitation. They must have a university or equivalent degree and be highly motivated. Prior experience in the domains of water supply, wastewater treatment, health and/or sanitation is welcome.
Program
The course consists of:
Water, sanitation and public health: how to choose the most appropriate solution for a maximum positive impact on public health.
Situation assessment and impact monitoring: how to plan and implement an intervention.
Epidemiology of water related diseases: how to take effective preventive measures.
Water supply: how to provide water in sufficient quantity and of acceptable quality in a rural or urban environment.
Excreta, wastewater, solid waste and surface water drainage: how to reduce health risks by working on waste evacuation systems.
Simulation of Watsan operations: how to analyse, plan and carry out operations.
From emergency towards development: how to plan a possible later transition of the emergency operation into a development programme.
Case studies of emergency operations.
Certification
The participants who have completed all requirements will receive a "Certificate of Participation" issued by the Continuing Education Department, CHYN and ICRC(Wathab Service). 4 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) can be obtained by successfully passing a written exam.
The purpose of this course is to train qualified and motivated engineers and scientists who might in their professional life encounter water and sanitation problems in situations of emergency and especially in humanitarian contexts; offer continuing education to professional staff from emergency and development organisations involved in water and sanitation; facilitate the integration of engineers and scientists in humanitarian operations; make the participants aware of public health issues and of the close links between public health, water and sanitation in disaster-striken populations and provide information on technical skills and institutional solutions specific to emergency situations.
Address
Dr. Ellen Milnes
Centre d’hydrogéologie
Université de Neuchâtel
Rue Emile-Argand 11
CP 158
2009-Neuchâtel
