HYGIENE AGENT at MSF BELGIUM MAIDUGURI

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – MSF BELGIUM-MAIDUGURI – HYGIENE AGENT (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) RENEWABLE

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, international organisation. The organisation is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims. 

Médecins Sans Frontières 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.

The following vacancy is open to all residents of Nigeria.

Main Purpose

Carrying out cleaning activities in the mission according to MSF standards and procedures in order to ensure hygiene and disinfection of materials and surfaces

Accountabilities

Performing tasks related to hygiene and disinfection according to protocols applied in the service, knowing and applying specific hygiene protocols and security rules .This includes but are not limited to the following:  

Maintaining clean and disinfected, the infrastructures allocated to his/her position including the furniture, doors, walls and floor and some medical material (rooms of patients, of consultation, laboratory, operating theatre, delivery room, mortuary, waiting room, staff room, storage room, kitchen, bathroom and latrines) applying specific protocols and using the tools and equipment provided. Cleaning floors, equipment, beds, toilets and showers according to protocols and schedule

Collecting and evacuating waste produced by medical structures to the designated site, previously sorted by medical staff and emptying out dustbins as often as necessary to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment

Raising awareness on hygiene and sanitation measures amongst patients, visitors, staff, mothers to use correctly the water distribution points, latrines, hand washing points and washing areas in collaboration with the nursing and health promotion team

Filling all water containers every morning (drinking water and hand washing points) and refilling when half full and for hand washing, ensuring soap is available

Installing mosquito nets as required for in-patient beds and carrying out laundry activities according to protocols

Ensuring proper use, storage and maintenance of the equipment and tools provided. Ensuring availability of hygiene and sanitation products, and draws up orders for on-going needs

Reporting any repair or maintenance work needed related to hygiene to the supervisor, as well as any relevant information related to his/her responsibilities

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting, the medical wards and infrastructures allocated to his/her position including furnitures, beds, doors, walls and floors and some medical material (rooms of patients, eating area, consultation rooms, laboratory, operating theatre, delivery room, mortuary, pharmacy, Offices, kitchen, bathroom and toilets); respecting schedules, applying the cleaning protocols and using the tools and equipment provided.

Cleaning and disinfection of baby potties following the SOP; ensuring clean potties are available at all times in the toilet areas.

Collecting and transporting medical wastes produced in the wards to the waste zone and emptying out the waste bins following schedules and as often as necessary to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Raising awareness on hygiene, sanitation and waste management measures amongst patients, visitors, staff and mothers, educating caregivers on correct use of water points, latrines, waste bins, hand washing points and washing areas in collaboration with the nursing and health promotion team.

Filling all water containers every morning (hand washing points) and refilling when needed. Ensuring there is soap at all times at the handwashing station in his/her duty post

Washing and cleaning the Ceramic hand washing points in his/her duty post at least once a day.

Perform periodic deep cleaning of medical wards and other infrastructures according to the calendar and whenever required.

Perform other tasks in line with Job profile as requested by the Supervisor and Head of Hygienist

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education

Eperience

Literacy. Internally trained by MSF

Minimum two years of experience as a skilled worker in hospital setting

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

By signing, the employee acknowledges that he/she has read, understood and accepted this document.

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 using the 

link below: 

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