Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) France
Location: Jahun, Jigawa State
Employment Type: Contract
Application Closing Date: 29th April, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
MSF France is seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Waste Area Technician to join our project in Jahun, Jigawa State. This role is vital to ensuring the safety of our medical facilities, staff, and the surrounding community. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of medical and general waste, the maintenance of waste-area infrastructure (such as incinerators or pits), and the strict enforcement of health and safety protocols.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Waste Management & Safety
- Handling: Ensure the safe reception, segregation, and disposal of medical and non-medical waste according to MSF protocols.
- Safety Compliance: Maintain the security of the waste area and ensure the consistent and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Environment: Ensure all activities comply with environmental standards to prevent contamination or safety risks.
2. Maintenance & Infrastructure
- Technical Support: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on waste-area tools and infrastructure.
- Repairs: Carry out first-level repairs on equipment to ensure zero downtime in waste processing.
- Cleanliness: Maintain a highly organized, clean, and secure workspace at all times.
3. Stock & Reporting
- Inventory: Manage tools and consumables (e.g., fuel, bags, PPE) using stock cards and regular inventories to prevent shortages.
- Documentation: Keep accurate logbooks and incident reports; immediately report any safety risks or damages to the line manager.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
Requirements
- Experience: Previous experience in waste management, WATSAN (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), or technical logistics is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Ethics: Strong commitment to MSF’s values and principles.
- Gender Diversity: Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates must submit a Motivation Letter, CV (with at least 2 references), Academic Documents (Secondary/Tertiary), and Work Experience Certificates.
Option 1: Physical Submission
Drop your application in the “Application Box” outside the front gate of:
MSF-F Jahun Office
Unguwar Turaki, Along Kafin Hausa Road,
Behind Upper Sharia Court, Jahun, Jigawa State.
Option 2: Online Submission: Check application link below:
Note: MSF is an equal opportunity employer. No monetary transactions or favors are permitted during the recruitment process. Dual employment is strictly prohibited.
Success Blueprint: MSF Waste Area Technician (Jahun)
Working for MSF as a Waste Area Technician requires more than just “taking out the trash.” In a medical context, waste management is a life-saving technical discipline.
1. Highlight “Safety & Protocols”
MSF operates on strict protocols to prevent accidents like needle-stick injuries or environmental contamination.
- The Strategy: In your motivation letter and CV, emphasize your “disciplined approach to safety.” Use terms like “Waste Segregation,” “Infection Control,” and “Hazardous Waste Handling.”
- Action: Specifically mention your habit of using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) correctly and consistently.
2. Demonstrate Technical Maintenance Skills
The role requires “preventive and corrective maintenance.”
- Success Factor: MSF needs someone who can fix things before they break. Mention any experience you have with basic repairs, plumbing, or maintaining industrial equipment (like incinerators or autoclaves).
- Keywords: “Preventive maintenance,” “First-level repairs,” “Technical logistics,” “Infrastructure upkeep.”
3. Inventory & Organization (The “MSF Way”)
MSF is a logistics-heavy organization. They love people who are good with paperwork and stocks.
- The Detail: Highlight your experience with “Stock Cards” or maintaining an inventory of consumables. Show that you are proactive in ensuring that supplies (like fuel for incinerators or biohazard bags) never run out.
- Action: Mention your experience in keeping accurate Logbooks and technical reports.
4. Cultural Fit (The MSF Identity)
MSF is an association of individuals working out of conviction.
- Strategy: Your motivation letter should reflect that you understand and support MSF’s mission to provide medical aid to those in crisis.
- Pro-Tip: If you have worked in a multicultural or NGO environment before, highlight your ability to collaborate with different technical teams (like WATSAN or Logistics).
5. Submission Tips for Jahun
- Physical vs. Online: If you are in Jahun, physical submission to the “Application Box” is often very effective. Ensure your documents are in a sealed envelope clearly labeled with the Job Title.
- Documents: Do not include primary school certificates. Include your SSCE/WAEC, Diploma, or Degree, and most importantly, your Certificates of Work Experience.
- References: Ensure your two references are available and aware that MSF might call them.
6. Final Application Checklist
- [ ] Motivation Letter: Is it tailored to MSF and signed?
- [ ] CV: Does it list your technical skills and previous experience clearly?
- [ ] Academic Docs: Are your secondary/tertiary certificates attached?
- [ ] Work Certificates: Have you included proof of previous jobs?
- [ ] No Bribery: Remember, MSF never asks for money. If anyone does, it is a scam.
You are the guardian of health and safety in the MSF project. Apply with pride and precision.