MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. In partnership & collaboration with the Mombasa County Government/Department of Health, MSFCH implements ‘Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare’ services at the Mrima health facility in Likoni, sub-county of Mombasa. The objective of the activities is to increase access to quality maternal & neonatal health care services to contribute in improving maternal and newborn outcomes.
Contract duration: 3 months probationary contract with a possibility of a 12 month fixed term contract based on performance.
Package: Attractive salary package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
Main Purpose
Supervises implementation and monitoring of water hygiene and sanitation activities in the project according to MSF protocols, in order to improve health conditions of the targeted population.
Main tasks include but not limited to;
Conducts WHS assessments in collaboration with medical and logistical teams, identifying WHS needs and making recommendations to the project coordinator on findings and appropriate responses.
Participates in executing WHS emergency strategies and response plans including managing resources in collaboration with the medical and logistical teams.
Provides support to the logistical and medical teams in their identification, implementation and monitoring of the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation activities in health structures according to the protocols of MSF (e.g. essential Water and Sanitation requirements).
Particular support might be required to assure that environmental control measures are defined to address infection control issues related to patients with highly infectious diseases.
Implements and monitors the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation activities outside of health structures according to the protocols of MSF (e.g. Public Health engineering in emergencies)
Perform the physical organization of materials and tools used in water, hygiene and sanitation activities outside of health structures.
Requirements
Education · Technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitation
Experience · Previous experience in technical works.
Languages · Mission language essential, local language desirable.
Competences ·
Stress Management ·
Commitment ·
Flexibility ·
Results ·
Teamwork
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter outlining HOW you fulfill each of the requirements in bullet point on or before 24th January 2017.
Due to the high volumes of applications received, we regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
More Information
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