JOB VACANCY – Watsan Technician

Title: WATSAN TECHNICIAN

Direct Reports: WATSAN MANAGER

Location: LIWALE

INTRODUCTION:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Required Criteria:

Minimum Educational Qualification: Technical certification or proven background, desirable specialization in water and sanitation

Experience:

·          Previous experience in technical works

Knowledge and skills

·         Basic plumbing skills, usage of tools. Basic calculation skills. Basic skills on stock management.

Competencies

·         Results and quality orientation.

·         Teamwork and cooperation.

·         Behavioural Flexibility.

·         Commitment to MSF Principles.

·         Stress Management.

Languages:

·         English and Swahili (fluent, oral & written) required.

Main purpose:

Supporting the Watsan Manager in the implementation, monitoring, maintaining, and trouble-shooting of Water Hygiene Sanitation activities and infrastructure in the project according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to improve health and living conditions of the target population

Main Responsibilities:

•       Carrying out tasks directly related to the Watsan activities such as construction and maintenance of infrastructures in the project according to MSF protocols and standards concerning the operation of water supply, waste management and excreta disposal, hygiene and infection control.

•       Ensuring the cleaning and maintenance of the Watsan structures and when applicable, of the medical facilities.

•       Identifying, recruiting, training, and supervising daily labourers or hygiene agents for Watsan activities

•       Informing the Watsan Manager of any difficulties, anomalies and problems that may affect the normal functioning of activities and tasks in his/her area of responsibility.

•       Assisting the Watsan Manager in Watsan data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining updated files and records of assigned project activities

•       Being responsible for equipment, tools, and consumables, verifying that they are safely used and maintained. Reporting to the supervisor any need of renewal and the weekly/monthly consumption

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

Carry out all water and sanitation related activities in MSF premises:

–       Daily data collection and follow-up.

–       Maintenance of water and wastewater network, drainages and grease traps.

–       Cleaning of water tanks and reservoirs.

–       Maintenance of water dispensers and WASH tools (water analysis tools, water pumps).

–       Preparing and implementation of IRS.

–       Waste management.

–       Idientify WASH related needs and follow-up of items and stocks.

Implement and supervise WASH related activities in MoH supported facilities:

–       Follow-up of water supply, data collection.

–       Support MoH personel in water network and waste water network.maintenance.

–       Follow-up on waste management quality through supervision and trainings.

–       Participate in improving hygiene standards and IPC in close collaboration with MoH staff.

–       Participate in improving linen and laundry management.

–       Preparing and implementation of IRS.

Reporting:

Produce weekly and monthly reports of wash activities in supported premises and facilities, using data collected, according to given templates.