MSFOCB is recruiting

Hygiene Agent

Based in: Mosul

Vacancy reference: 2021.01.01 - Hygiene Agent

Médecins sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions.

Main Purpose of the position:

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

Requirements:

Education

• Literacy. Internally trained by MSF

Experience

• Previous experience in medical environment is an asset but not necessary.

Languages             

• Essential languages: Arabic (fluent). English and/or Kurdish are an asset

Competencies

• People Management and development.
• Commitment to MSF principles
• Behavioural Flexibility.
• Results and quality orientation
• Teamwork and cooperation

 What we offer:

• Legal contract, full time position
• Pay in accordance with the MSFOCB salary table – Level 2
• Reimbursement of medical expenses in accordance with MSF internal policy
• The chance to gain professional development in an international organisation
• The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and working with those most in need

Deadline for applications: 05 January 2021

If you are confident that you meet the above requirements:

Send your CV in English or Arabic to: msfocb-eastmosul-recruitment@brussels.msf.org or drop your application in the CV box at the MSF OCB Office in East Mosul.

CLEARLY MENTION IN THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: Hygiene Agent

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Shortlisted but not selected CVs may be kept on file in case of future vacancies. MSF has the right to postpone or cancel this recruitment.