Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is an International Humanitarian Organization providing medical aid to populations in distress, victims of natural and man-made disasters and victims of armed conflict, regardless of race, religion and political believes. For more information, visit our Arabic website, www.msf-me.org

Médecins Sans Frontières - France is looking for Yemeni nationals to recruit for the following position:

WATSAN TECHNICIAN

Location:  Saada Governorate_Haydan District
Contract duration: One year.
Contract type: Full time contract
Reporting to:  Hospital Logistics Supervisor
Opening Date: 27th July25

Main Purpose

Supporting the Hospital Logistics 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

Accountabilities

• 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 hygiene agents for Watsan activities
• Informing the Hospital Logistics 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 Hospital Logistics 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 of renewal and the weekly/monthly consumption
• Working closely with the Base Logistics Supervisor to ensure all MSF premises adhere to Watsan safety standards.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

WASTE MANAGEMENT 

• Follow-up and Monitor the Watsan day-to-day activities such as collecting and sorting wastes before disposal, keeping the incinerator in good working order, 
• Ensuring adherence to safety standard in the use of PPE for the hygiene and waste management team.
• In collaboration with the IPC team train the medical & Non-medical staff on Waste segregation. 
• Ensuring the availability and correct usage of all material and equipment.

HYGIENE, SANITATION & VECTOR CONTROL 

• Ensuring the general cleaning and correct hygiene status of the latrines, shower and surrounding of the hospital premises. 
• Ensuring routine Vector control of the hospital premises, Annual IRS Spraying according to MSF Protocol. 
• Ensuring a high standard of hygiene and cleaning practices are done to all MSF premises. 

WATER SUPPLY 

• Ensuring the distribution of the materials and tools used in water treatment, (e.g. physical organization and inventory of stocks etc.) 
• Responsible for the day-to-day management / Operation of the water station. 
• Treatment and refilling of drinking water for the Hospital, Guest houses and office. 
• Carryout Preventives maintenance for the Dosatron, water dispensers in the hospital premises & accommodations.  
• Follow-up the water trucking supply & consumption of the hospital including routine water testing of each batch of water supplied and quarterly laboratory analysis of the water. 
• Ensuring the water supply for other MSF premises (office and guest house) are also safe and to a high standard. 

HUMAN RESOURCE

• Supporting the Hospital Logistics Supervisor in the team planning (e.g.staff rosters and admin, HR processes, etc.) and informing and involving the Country Watsan Specialist in case of any major technical issue and providing all required reporting.

Requirements    

•     Education:  Technical certification or proven background, desirable specialization in water and sanitation
•     Experience: Previous experience in technical works, experience in WASH from other INGOs. 
•     Languages:  Arabic language essential, English 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