Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre and Chiradzulu Districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.

MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Cervical Cancer Project Office:

WATSAN AGENT – 1 POSITION

Workplace : Blantyre -Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital

Type of contract : 1year Fixed Term Contract

Start date : August 2026

Main purpose of the position

Operating, monitoring, maintaining, and trouble-shooting the Water Hygiene Sanitation (Watsan) facility and its processes, according to hygiene and sanitation standards and MSF protocols, in order to ensure a proper functioning of Watsan activities to improve the health conditions of the target population.

Main responsibilities

• Performing the Watsan day-to-day activities such as collecting and sorting waste before disposal, keeping the incinerator in good working order, ensuring the cleaning and correct hygiene status of the latrines, cleaning the water storage and treatment tanks, etc.
• Knowing and applying security and hygiene standards regarding the operation of WHS infrastructure, taking care of his/her own safety.
• Informing the line manager and/or technical adviser of any incidents that might compromise his/her (or that of others) safety or security.
• Ensuring the availability and correct usage of all material and equipment.

Specific accountabilities

• Ensure waste bins in use are always in their designated locations within the Hospital premise/ properly stored at the waste zone; Ensure they are cleaned properly after waste collection and disposal as per MSF Watsan Standards.
• Ensure daily collection of waste and waste bins from the Hospital environs to the waste zone in preparation for incineration.
• Ensure waste is properly segregated, weighed before and after incineration and propoerly recorded in the designated register.
• Always keep the waste zone clean and ensure only authorised personnel are permitted within the premises.
• Respect the waste flow guidelines when handling waste and its asociated components within the waste zone.
• Take full ownership of all Watsan materials, tools, PPE, and cleaning agents,maintaining accurate stock records, forecasting reorder needs, monitoring consumption rates to minimize wastage, and ensuring that all equipment is correctly used, stored, and maintained. Reporting any missing, damaged, or expired items and coordinate timely replenishment.
• Perform scheduled deep-cleaning and disinfection of water storage and treatment tanks.
• Maintain comprehensive daily logs of activities, water consumption, waste volumes, maintenance actions, supply usage, and any service interruptions.
• Compile weekly and monthly performance reports for the line manager, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for system improvements.

Qualifications or requirements

Education

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).

Experience needed

• Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment will be an added advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in Chichewa and English essential

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperative
• Behaviour flexibility
• Commitment to MSF principles
• Service orientation

• Performing the Watsan day-to-day activities such as collecting and sorting waste before disposal, keeping the incinerator in good working order, ensuring the cleaning and correct hygiene status of the latrines, cleaning the water storage and treatment tanks, etc.
• Knowing and applying security and hygiene standards regarding the operation of WHS infrastructure, taking care of his/her own safety.
• Informing the line manager and/or technical adviser of any incidents that might compromise his/her (or that of others) safety or security.
• Ensuring the availability and correct usage of all material and equipment.
• Ensure waste bins in use are always in their designated locations within the Hospital premise/ properly stored at the waste zone; Ensure they are cleaned properly after waste collection and disposal as per MSF Watsan Standards.
• Ensure daily collection of waste and waste bins from the Hospital environs to the waste zone in preparation for incineration.
• Ensure waste is properly segregated, weighed before and after incineration and propoerly recorded in the designated register.
• Always keep the waste zone clean and ensure only authorised personnel are permitted within the premises.
• Respect the waste flow guidelines when handling waste and its asociated components within the waste zone.
• Take full ownership of all Watsan materials, tools, PPE, and cleaning agents,maintaining accurate stock records, forecasting reorder needs, monitoring consumption rates to minimize wastage, and ensuring that all equipment is correctly used, stored, and maintained. Reporting any missing, damaged, or expired items and coordinate timely replenishment.
• Perform scheduled deep-cleaning and disinfection of water storage and treatment tanks.
• Maintain comprehensive daily logs of activities, water consumption, waste volumes, maintenanceactions, supply usage, and any service interruptions.
• Compile weekly and monthly performance reports for the line manager, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for system improvements.

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperative
• Behaviour flexibility
• Commitment to MSF principles
• Service orientation

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
• Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in Chichewa and English essential