Hygiene Agent (Hygienist)

الوصف الوظيفي

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF – Doctors Without Borders) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 60 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters, and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of religion, creed, or political affiliation.

To support our activities in Gaza-North, we are seeking a HYGIENE AGENT (Hygienist)

Main Purpose

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

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

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Cleaning and Disinfection:

Clean and disinfect surfaces, equipment, and instruments in the Wound Care and Dressing Unit, PHCC and any other service present.
Follow MSF protocols for the proper disposal of medical waste.

Environmental Hygiene:

Monitor and maintain a hygienic environment in designated areas, including waiting rooms and staff areas.
Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
Ensure that the hand-washing points and drinking water points are refilled and clean

Collaboration with the Medical Team:

Coordinate with the medical team and IPC supervisor to schedule cleaning activities without disrupting patient care.
Address hygiene-related concerns and queries from the medical team and IPC supervisor
Collaborate with IPC supervisor to encure that IPC meaures are respected and in place at all the time.

Stock Management: