Planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring all logistics activities in the project related to Water, Health and Sanitation, according to\u00a0MSF\u00a0protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the project.<\/p>\n
In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Logistics Coordinator, planning, elaborating and reviewing the annual budget for the Watsan activities in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the mission and the targeted population.
\nMonitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the Watsan activities in the project ensuring compliance of\u00a0MSF\u00a0standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the Project Coordinator on the development of the ongoing programmes including the following:Designing, implementing and managing all Watsan interventions in the project. (including, but not limited to: water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, hygiene, and infection control
\nConducting routine Watsan assessments in collaboration with project medical teams to identify Watsan needs at project level, and making recommendations for response activities to the line manager (e.g. Project\/Field Coordinator, Watsan Coordinator\/Referent\/Focal Point). Ensuring the Watsan contribution to the development and planning of emergency response strategies and resources, in collaboration with the medical and logistical teams
\nEnsuring availability, proper purchasing, and appropriate technical specifications of required materials and equipment through planning, organizing and overseeing the inventory of the Watsan stock
\nIn collaboration with the Project Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, participating in the planning and implementation of HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing\/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his\/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities pertaining to his area
\nProviding technical support to the medical team in identifying possible “risk factors” (e.g. behavioral practices, environmental sources of infection, and transmission routes) and offers solutions for infection control. Actively contributing to the integration of Watsan activities in the medical intervention offering project proposals and work plans.
\nEnsuring proper collection and monitoring of Watsan data. Ensuring multidisciplinary data availability. Providing analysis of data and regular reporting of results (as requested by line management).<\/p>\n
Ensure the design, implementation, and monitoring of Watsan components in Begi primary hospital, mobile clinics, health posts, in line with planed project start\u2011up in West Oromia (East & West Wellega) and Benishangul\u2011Gumuz.
\nLead infection prevention and control (IPC) and environmental health components in support of Begi primary Hospital, Nekemte and Benishangul-Gumuz.
\nContribute to emergency preparedness (E\u2011PREP) by developing Watsan contingency plans for outbreaks, population movements, supporting pre\u2011positioning of Watsan stocks and rapid deployment modalities in a hard and in-secure contexts.
\nSupport rehabilitation and improvement of WASH infrastructure in collaboration with Logistics and Medical teams, this includes:Water supply systems (temporary, medium- and long-term Solutions)
\nMedical waste, Wastewater, and excreta management
\nVector control and environmental risk mitigation<\/p>\n
Actively support the co\u2011construction approach with the Ministry of Health (MoH) by:Aligning Watsan standards with MSF protocols and MoH systems where feasible
\nMentoring MoH watson technicians (staff) and supporting capacity\u2011building initiatives to guarantee minimum Watson standard in all MSF supported facilities.
\nIn collaborations with Logistics and supply participate in mission\u2011level planning and budget follow\u2011up, factoring in:Customs constraints, and supply chain delays
\nPrioritization of high\u2011impact, life\u2011saving Watsan interventions
\nIn collaboration with Logistics and field teams, contribute to context analysis, advising coordination teams on:Public health risks linked to displacement, damaged infrastructure, and overcrowding
\nSupport recruitment, coaching, and development of hired Watsan staff, with attention to:Mixed team composition, gender balance, and inter\u2011ethnic sensitivity
\nProgressive skills transfer to staff, to guarantee capacity building and careers growth
\nEnsure robust Watsan data collection, analysis, and reporting, in order to contribute to:To act as institutional memory on outbreaks and mitigate by early detection of future outbreak.
\nTo take lead in defining and putting in places watsan strategy, identification and design choices of Watson contingency in all projects, documentation etc
\nTo act as an indicator for monitoring quality improvement, for easy decision\u2011making
\nNo. of positions:\u00a001
\nPlace of work: MSF- Switzerland Office, Oromia 60%, 40% Benishangu
\nPosition holder report to(direct supervisor): Logistics Coordinator \/ Watsan Coordinator\/ Medical Coordinator
\nLength of contract:\u00a01 year
\nRemuneration and Benefits:<\/p>\n
Starting Base salary (N+0) \u2013USD 1509, payable in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
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