Job Description

Posted on January 10, 2022

Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Environmental Health Technician (EHT) will be responsible for the collaborative oversight of all waste management and disposal activities at facilities supported by the SAFE Project. He/she will ensure all the necessary standard operating procedures have been developed and the applicable training and competency assessments performed on MoH and applicable SAFE staff. A full understanding of the various infrastructure required for burning, incineration & burying will be critical, also the development of a cordial relationship with facility/district/provincial Public Health Authorities will be of prime importance. Partner interactions with Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL and any other partner) for purposes of appreciating various waste disposal options, their use and application will be an important part of the terms of reference.Position Type: ConsultantLocation: NdolaPrimary Responsibilities and Duties:Develop standard operating procedures for purposes of managing waste at the different levels of care.Facilitate or provide training for various cadre including clinical, laboratory, pharmacy and environmental staff on good waste management practices.Ensure all the necessary documentation pertaining waste management is raised and filed accordingly for easy traceability.Keep up to date collaborations with facility/district and provincial environmental health authorities.Ensure incinerators and furnaces are in good working condition at all times,Ensure facilities with non-operational waste disposal facilities have access to back up facilities within district or inter-district if feasible.Work closely with APHL on all waste management updates including new technology and any other initiatives.Ensure SAFE Offices and other work spaces are disinfected, fumigated against all infectious agents.Any other duties as assigned.Desirable Competencies:Being able to work effectively with GRZ through MoH, PHO and DHOs and health facilities.Good oral and documentation and communication skillsComputer literate especially word, excel, power point and internetPeople Centred change agent and a unifying player in multi sectoral teams.Qualifications:Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences / Public Health with 2 years relevant experience.Diploma in Biomedical Sciences with significant exposure managing waste disposable activities.Diploma in Clinical Medicine with significant exposure handling and managing waste generated in health facilities.Method of ApplicationTo apply for this job email your details to this email: