What You'll Learn
Improve WASH services in healthcare facilities and strengthen infection prevention. Gain practical skills for safe water, hygiene, sanitation, and waste management implementation.
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 comprehensive training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities (HCFs). The course focuses on international WASH standards, implementation strategies, and effective infection prevention and control (IPC) measures to ensure safe, clean, and dignified healthcare environments. Participants will learn to assess current WASH conditions in HCFs, apply appropriate interventions, and monitor performance for long-term impact.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Public health and WASH professionals
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Healthcare facility managers and administrators
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Environmental health officers
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Infection prevention and control teams
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Humanitarian WASH practitioners
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Government and NGO staff involved in health systems strengthening
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare-associated infections.
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Enhances patient safety, trust, and regulatory compliance.
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Strengthens reputation as a provider of high-quality, safe healthcare services.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for healthcare and public health careers.
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Supports progression to senior management, quality assurance, or public health roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion WASH and health safety initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand WASH minimum standards for healthcare facilities
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Apply WASH and IPC strategies to reduce healthcare-associated infections
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Design and implement safe water supply, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure in HCFs
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Ensure proper healthcare waste management in line with safety protocols
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Monitor and evaluate WASH services in healthcare settings
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to WASH in Healthcare Facilities
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Importance of WASH in HCF training for patient safety and quality care
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WHO/UNICEF global baseline and targets for WASH in HCFs
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Key components of WASH in healthcare settings
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National and international policy frameworks
Module 2: Water Supply and Sanitation Systems in HCFs
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Designing resilient water systems for health facilities
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Healthcare facility hygiene course – sanitation infrastructure
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Ensuring functionality, access, and maintenance
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Climate-resilient and context-specific design considerations
Module 3: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
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Infection prevention and control WASH integration
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Hand hygiene infrastructure and behavior change
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Sanitation cleaning protocols and disinfection practices
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Safe patient care through environmental hygiene
Module 4: Healthcare Waste Management
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Safe healthcare waste management training – segregation, storage, and treatment
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Hazardous waste disposal techniques (sharps, infectious waste)
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Designing and operating waste zones in HCFs
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Training staff and monitoring waste handling compliance
Module 5: Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation
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WASH standards for health facilities – indicators and tools
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Facility-based assessments and quality improvement tools (WASH FIT)
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Community engagement in facility WASH upgrades
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Scaling and sustaining WASH interventions in healthcare systems
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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