Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. Médecins Sans Frontiéres provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. www.msf.org
The following vacancy is open to all residents of Nigeria.
Contract Period: Indefinite
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing the Watsan day-to-day activities such as collecting and sorting wastes before disposal, keeping the incinerator in good working order, ensuring the cleaning and correct hygiene status of the latrines, cleaning the water storage and treatment tanks, etc.
- Knowing and applying security and hygiene standards regarding the operation of WHS infrastructure, taking care of his/her own safety.
- Informing the line manager and/or technical adviser of any incidents that might compromise his/her (or that of others) safety or security.
- Ensuring the availability and correct usage of all material and equipment.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
- Routine hospital compound clearing of grasses; compound waste management. In charge of cleaning compound wastes in the premises, positioning, monitoring and transporting compound waste collection bins to the waste zone (not medical waste).
Covering gaps in the waste zone and support the waste zone operators including monitoring of domestic waste management in all locations.
- Support in deep cleaning of the tents when needed. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all water fetching points including caretaker laundry area water points.
- Responsible for periodic cleaning of grease traps and rainwater channels in the Hospital.
- Support in vector control (IRS and rodent control) in all MSF project locations.
- Notify supervisor concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Support the EH Technician in carrying out routine maintenance and repairs, assessments and other identified works in all MSF locations as requested by the Technician or Manager.
- Support the Environmental Health teams during any Environmental Health activities as requested by the Technician and/or
Manager.
Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Diploma in Environmental Health. Preferably trained by MSF in hygiene and sanitation
Experience: Minimum I-year experience with MSF/other INGO in hygiene and sanitation desirable.
- Languages: Local language (Hausa, Kanuri) essential. English language desirable.
- Competencies: Results and Quality Orientated, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.
MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit their application, including cover letter, resume and copy of relevant certificates
| Only hardcopy | |
| | Nilefa Keji MSF -B Hospital, Maiduguri CV Box |
| | “Application for the Post of Watsan Agent” |
| | 10th December 2021 |
Please note only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.
