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Job Description

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF works in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the local community in integrated HIV/AIDS in Chiradzulu District and Cervical Cancer projects Blantyre districts.

MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Covid Treatment Centre:

Position: STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN (1 POSITION)

Workplace : Blantyre- QECH

Type of contract : 1 month Fixed term contract with possible extension

Start date :   Immediate 

Main purpose of the position

According to protocols applied in the corresponding service(s) or ward(s) of a medical structure, carrying out sterilization of medical equipment, instrument and surfaces, according to MSF protocols and procedures and universal hygiene standards, in order to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment

Main responsibilities

• Knowing and strictly applying all specific sterilization and hygiene protocols and security rules. Proactively seeking advice and clarifications from the functional supervisor in case of doubt, about the specific protocols or procedure to follow in each specific case.
• Maintaining clean, disinfected and safe, the working environment allocated to his/her position, applying the specific protocols and using the tools and equipment provided. This includes cleaning all instruments in the sterilization solution and running them through the sterilizer, operating at the instructed correct time.
• Maintaining clean and organized, the sterilization area/room and equipment, recognizing all instruments as per the provided diagrams, organizing all instruments for packaging, packing the instruments according to the sets as directed by the supervisor and labelling all sets correctly with the expiry date clearly indicated
• Delivering the instruments to the different wards or departments
• Collecting and evacuating waste produced and by medical structures to the designated site, previously sorted by medical staff, emptying out dustbins as often as necessary to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment
• Reporting any repair or maintenance work needed related to sterilization to the supervisor, as well as any relevant information related to his/her responsibilities
• Ensuring availability of sterilized instruments and material, and drawing up orders for on-going needs
• Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols. Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device

Requirements

Education: Literacy (reading and writing)

Experience: Previous experience in relevant positions desirable

Language: English and Chichewa

Competencies:       Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles

How to apply

Documents to provide:

• Cover letter, Updated CV, ID Copy and relevant certificates

Deadline for submission of application:  24th January, 2021

Application should be submitted to:

Coordinator Human Resources

Médecins sans Frontières France

Po Box 2736

Blantyre – Malawi

E-mail address: msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org


With in object: 202101_STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN- COVID RESPONSE 

NOTE:   Please clearly indicate the position title on the application. Letters, CVs and any documentation included in application package will not be returned. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. MSF is an equal opportunity employer: all applicants will be equally considered under the same criteria and expectations. MSF does not charge any application/recruitment or training fees: if ever you are requested to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and please inform the MSF administration on  email: msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org  as soon as possible. 

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Skills Required

• English Fluency
• Flexibility
• Team-working Skills
• Result Oriented
• Committed
• Chichewa Fluency

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