Job Description

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 in medical department, Amran governorate for the following position:

WASTE AREA TECH

Location: Amran Governorate – Khamer
Contract type: Fixed Contract 1 Year Renewable.
Salary: Based MSF Scales 
Reporting to: Watsan Supervisor / Hospital Logistics Supervisor

Main Purpose:

Performing autonomously, specific complex / advanced installation, maintenance works and repairs depending on technician’s specialization (requiring special/qualifications/training), according to supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment, installations and infrastructures

In the frame of these activities he/she will:

1. Waste Management:

• - Receive, record, and temporarily store in a safe manner the different categories of waste to be treated.
• - Store the waste in temporary storage rooms or areas according to its type.
• - Ensure waste is received and handled in accordance with MSF protocols.

2. Waste Treatment:

• - Treat combustible waste by incineration (medium or high temperature) in accordance with MSF protocols.
• - Process glass waste by crushing.
• - Treat sharps by reducing their containers.
• - Dispose of the untreated organic waste in the organic pit.
• - Report any problems related to waste sorting to the line manager or to the activity supervisor and/or manager concerned.

3. Operation of Semi-Industrial Incinerators:

• - Familiar with K20 & ID300 Incinerator operation.
• - Ensure that the equipment is in good condition: cleaning of surfaces, integrity of metal elements and joints, integrity of electrical elements, integrity of refractory elements.
• - Ensure correct operation of the incinerator: check operating parameters (set temperature, burner and fan settings), and fuel system (valves, filters, pump, meter, level, etc.).
• - Ensure the correct use and safe operation of the incinerator, monitor the general behaviour of the incinerator and act accordingly to preserve the equipment.
• - Apply the protocols for the use of the incinerator: loading (type of waste, quantity/weight, frequency, temperature of the chambers, etc.), ash removal.
• - Monitor the general behaviour of the incinerator (temperature rise, presence of smoke, overpressure, etc.) and act accordingly to preserve the equipment (temperature peaks, malfunctions, etc.) to ensure optimum incineration.
• - Immediately inform the responsible Supervisor or Manager in the event of problems, malfunctions, difficulties in carrying out tasks, or if a situation requires the intervention of a specialist technician.

4. Fault Management and Maintenance of Semi-Industrial Incinerators

• - Carry out preventive maintenance operations according to the Equipment Maintenance Plan in collaboration with the specialized technicians (electrical and mechanical);
• - To intervene in the event of incinerator malfunctions or first level breakdowns (curative maintenance), contacting the Supervisor or Manager in charge for the rapid intervention of specialized technicians (Electrical and mechanical) if necessary to ensure the continuity of the incineration activity;
• Carry out first-level repairs, and preventive and curative maintenance tasks.

5. Information Collection and Reporting:

• - Record daily data on monitoring sheets and reporting media (amount of waste processed, amount of ash generated, amount of fuel used, hours of operating, spare parts used, incidents, etc.).
• - Send monthly data to the Supervisor or Manager in charge for recording in MEMO.
• - Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to logistical maintenance are always completed.
• - Preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.

6. Procurement:

• - Ensure that the various PPEs are always available.
• - Know the stock levels of the items needed for the activity.
• - Order the necessary items from the Supervisor or Manager in charge.
• - Receive and record ordered items in the waste area.
• - Ensure that sufficient fuel is available for incineration activities.
• - Report any problems to the Supervisor or Manager in charge.

7. Maintenance:

• - Performing autonomously, all necessary complex / advanced installations, maintenance and repairs (i.e., requiring special qualifications/training), according to the supervisor’s instructions and executes any needed tests after any repair or maintenance. Including the following functions: Qualified Electrician, Qualified Mechanic, Biomed Technician, Waste area technician.
• Responsible for the equipment, tools and consumables in the waste area.
• Ensure the maintenance and safety of the infrastructure and equipment in the waste area.

8.    Safety precautions:

• Fire Extinguisher (ensure availability and expiry).

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Education    

• Technical Certificate or Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering

Experience    

• Previous Experience in Waste Management & Waste Segregation.
• Experience in Maintenance & Management of Incinerators.
• Basic Stock Management

Languages        

• Conversant with English Language Mandatory, local language desirable

Knowledge    

• Computer skills desirable, repair skills desirable (manual skills, thoroughness, Method)
• Conversant with Computer Packages like MsWord, MsExcel.

Competencies    

• Results and Quality Orientation L2
• Teamwork and Cooperation L1
• Behavioral Flexibility L1
• Commitment to the MSF Principles L1
• Sense of Service L1
• Stress Management L2