Sterilization Technician

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) 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.

The French section of Médecins Sans Frontières is currently seeking to hire a Sterilization Tchnician

Workplace                   : Deir El-Balah, Khan Younis

Type of contract          : Daily Worker Pool

Starting date                :As soon as Possible

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.

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 labeling 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.

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Education

Secondary School Certificate, desirable training in OT

Experience

1-year Previous experience in relevant position

Languages                            

Arabic, English as an asset

Knowledge

Ability to learn and communicate.

Competencies

Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management

• Updated CV in English
• ID copy
• Copies of Certificate/ if any

Please not that:

- Only complete and relevant applications will be considered

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

- The minimum age of employment is 18 years old

- MoH staff under contract should not apply

- By applying I recognize to follow the MSF Charter and to honor the following principles:

Médecins sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victim of natural or man-made disasters and to victims or armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political conviction.

MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the rights to humanitarian assistance and claims full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions.

MSF members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and to maintain complete independence from all political economic or religious power.

As volunteers, members understand the risks and dangers of the mission they carry out and make no claim for themselves or their assigns for any form of compensation other than that which the association might be able to afford them.

- As part of its recruitment process, MSF may collect and process, through an internal due diligence system, personal information about applicants. MSF is committed to protecting the confidentiality of personal data applicants provide in their application.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, composed of a CV in English, diplomas copies and ID copies before the 10 June 2025 through Apply Now-button below.