WATSAN TECHNICIAN at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Katsina
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
The French Section of Médecins Sans Frontières is recruiting for its project in Katsina:
Position : WATSAN TECHNICIAN
Opening Date: March 14th, 2025
Work Location: Katsina
End Date: March 18th, 2025
Contract Type: Fixed Term
CONTEXT
Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, not-for-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in distress, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
MSF has been active in Katsina since February 2021 after carrying an exploratory mission that end up with an opening of the project.
Currently, MSF is running an ITFC (Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre) in Katsina in the Kofar Sauri PHCC and 4 ATFC (Ambulatory Therapeutic Feeding Centre) including three in Jibia LGA (Magama, Daddara, Riko,) and one in Katsina City (Kofar Marusa).
MAIN PURPOSE
Supporting the Watsan Supervisor in the implementation, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting 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
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JOB DESCRIPTION
- 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 Watsan agents for Watsan activities
- Informing the Watsan Supervisor 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 Supervisor 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 for renewal and the weekly/monthly consumption
- Preparation of chlorine solution (daily) and conduct periodic water tests to ensure residual chlorine/pH levels/turbidity are to standard including preparation/keeping accurate records monthly
- Reporting to Watsan Supervisor/Hospital Logistics Manager/LTL any challenges and matters as they arise or any incidents that may compromise the safety of the Project activities.
- Providing monthly report on his activities (achievement, challenges and action plan).
- Supporting and Supervising Indoor Residual Spraying/fumigation of all MSF premises (Office, Guest House & Warehouse) and facilities (ITFC/ATFC)
- Supporting treatment, cleaning and refilling drinking water bottles and distributing (loading/offloading) to all locations/end-user
- Follow up with water production and consumption in MSF facilities
REQUIREMENTS
Education
Technical certification or proven background, desirable specialization in water and sanitation
Experience
Previous experience in technical works
Languages
Hausa and English languages essential. Mission language is desirable
Knowledge
Computer Literacy
Competencies
Results and Quality Orientation L1
Team work and Cooperation L1
Behavioural Flexibility L1
Commitment to MSF Principles L1
Stress Management L2
CONTRACT: Fixed Term
208 working hours per month.
REMUNERATION
According to MSF salary scale plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary
How To Apply
Hard copy applications can be submitted to the following Address:
Plot No. 1 Block ‘’J’’ KPL 201, New Government House Katsina
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Application must include:
- Complete CV with Cover letter and copies of all certificates and diplomas mentioned in the CV
- Applicant Contact details and ID and contact of references mentioned in the application.
Deadline for the submission of applications: 18th March 2025 by 4:00pm
- Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply
- Only successful applicants will be called for next steps and are obligated to disclose any information about family member(s) currently in the employment of MSF-France in any location.
- Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct and hence not acceptable.
- MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage.
- MSF France takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application
- No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the MSF recruitment process.
- MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring a candidate having benefitted from any such acts. All illicit demands may be pursued through the judicial system.
- MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation
