Médecins Sans Frontièrès - Belgium (MSF - Belgium) in Giza is recruiting a
HYGIENE AGENT
Médecins Sans Frontièrès (MSF – Doctors without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.
- Main Purpose
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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
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- 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
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- MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
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The MSF project in Giza runs an outpatient clinic that offers a comprehensive package of care. This package includes medical care, psychological care, social support (referrals) and physiotherapy. Each patient has a personalized treatment plan. A strong community component has also been developed and Mental Health services are provided at community level. - Performing deep cleaning of the health structure and other medical supporting services base on planned activities.
- Knowing and following exposure to blood protocols in case of accidental exposure (pricked by a needle, bleeding, etc…).
- Following the IPC measures in waste zone area and controlling that the process with the waste company is followed
- Keeping the cleaning trolley cleaned and organized all the time.
- Ensuring that storages and supplies are maintained at the locally agreed levels, properly rotated and used economically.
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Requirements EducationEssential: Literacy. ExperienceNone is requiredMinimum of one year of experience in a position as Hygiene agent Languages Mission language and local language essential. Working hours: Full time 8:30am – 5:00pm, Full Time, Fixed term contractApplicationThe interested candidates should submit their applications before the 13/02/2025 at 3:00 PM with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details and with supporting documents (certificates, etc.)The reference “HYGIENE AGENT” must be stated on the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation costs if applicants are asked for an interview or a test.MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Human Resources through the recruitment contact.