Head Of Sterilization Technicians at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Border

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Contract Type: Fixed Term (with possibility of extension)

Closing Date: March 8th, 2026

About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to populations in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, irrespective of race, religion, or political convictions.

Main Purpose of the Role

To ensure high-quality healthcare and a safe environment by organizing, training, and supervising the Sterilization Technicians. The successful candidate will ensure all sterilization activities are carried out according to MSF protocols and universal hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Supervision: Lead the Sterilization Technicians, ensuring tasks are performed correctly and staff adhere to professional dressing and safety procedures.
• Personnel Management: Organize staff shifts, holidays, and coverage needs. Brief and train new technicians on their responsibilities and sterilization duties.
• Technical Oversight: Perform sterilization in Autoclaves and carry out “High-Level Disinfection” according to regulations. Ensure the correct identification and organization of instruments.
• Quality Assurance: Verify that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained. Monitor cleaning and minor maintenance of equipment, reporting malfunctions to the biomedical service.
• Stock & Records: Manage the stock of materials to ensure continuous supply and maintain up-to-date sterilization registers.

MSF Context-Specific Accountabilities

• Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor by providing hands-on training and regular coaching at MSF-supported BEMONC sites to ensure consistent quality across the referral network.
• Infection Control: Strategically allocate personnel between “dirty” (decontamination) and “clean” (packaging/sterilization) zones to prevent cross-contamination and ensure strict adherence to infection control circuits.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of sterilization protocols.
• Desirable: Certification in Sterile Processing is a significant advantage.

Experience:

• Essential: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a sterilization role specifically within MSF.

Skills & Languages:

• Languages: Essential mission language (English); local languages are desirable.
• IT Skills: Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, and Internet).
• Competencies: Results-driven, committed to quality care, teamwork, behavioral flexibility, and commitment to MSF principles.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter, resume, copies of relevant certificates, and NYSC certificate/Exemption letters using the application link or by scanning the QR code in the original announcement.

Click Here to Apply Online

Important Notes:

• Dual Employment: This is considered gross misconduct and is not acceptable.
• Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for an interview.
• Diversity: MSF is an equal opportunity employer; both men and women are encouraged to apply.
• Channel: Applications must be sent through the indicated online channel.

MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or the entire recruitment process at any stage.