Accountabilities and Specifications: 

• Carrying out tasks directly related to the Watsan activities such as construction and maintenance of infrastructures in the project according to ORGANIZATION protocols and standards concerning the operation of water supply, waste management and excreta disposal, hygiene and infection control.
• Ensuring the cleaning and maintenance of the Watsan structures and when applicable, of the medical facilities;
• Identifying, recruiting, training and supervising daily laborers or hygiene agents for Watsan activities
• Informing the Watsan Supervisor of any difficulties, anomalies and problems that may affect the normal functioning of activities and tasks in his/her area of responsibility;
• Assisting the Watsan Supervisor in Watsan data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining updated files and records of assigned project activities
• Being responsible for equipment, tools, and consumables, verifying that they are safely used and maintained. Reporting to the supervisor any need of renewal and the weekly/monthly consumption

Specific Accountabilities

• Advising on and keeping in order and good conditions a stock of tools necessary to fulfill abovementioned technical works
• Follow the project maintains plan independently and report on any issues found and successful completion
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Medical Waste Operators to ensure waste collection, segregation, storage, and disposal are performed safely and in line with protocols.
• Ensure operators properly use PPE, follow IPC protocols, and maintain safe and hygienic working practices.
• Verify that incinerators (De Montfort & HTI) are operated correctly, including fuel checks, temperature logs, and ash disposal procedures.
• Ensure the Medical Waste Zone is secure, clean, organized, and compliant with hygiene and environmental standards.
• Manage the availability and safe storage of water for facility use; ensure cleaning of water storage and treatment tanks as needed.
• Oversee maintenance of incinerators and associated equipment, coordinating rehabilitation work and preventive maintenance schedules.
•  Organize the transportation of expired drugs from warehouse or pharmacy to the waste zone, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with SOPs.
• Crosscheck destruction authorizations and ensure pharmaceutical waste is destroyed safely, following national and ORGANIZATION guidelines.
• Ensure operators maintain detailed destruction logs and that documentation is complete and archived.
• Conduct onboarding and regular refresher training for Medical Waste Operators on topics Such as mentor operators and support skill development for continuous improvement.
• Monitor and compile all operational data from waste zone activities including: Daily waste quantities and types ,Incinerator operations and maintenance, and Expired drug destruction records Incident and hazard reports
• Upload data and reports regularly to designated platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
• Report operational issues, safety incidents, or SOP deviations immediately to the WATSAN Supervisor.
• Assist the WATSAN Supervisor in identifying gaps and proposing improvements to waste zone operations and infrastructure.
• Provide technical input for supply needs, equipment requests, or facility upgrades.

Support additional WASH activities in base or clinics when needed (e.g., water quality monitoring, latrine maintenance, hygiene promotion).