LAUNDRY WORKER

Médecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” 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

MSF-Belgium is currently seeking to hire LAUNDRY WORKER.

Main Purpose:

Cleaning and disinfecting linen, blankets, mattresses, etc, according to MSF protocols and  procedures and (international) hygiene standards, in order to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment

Accountabilities: 

• According to the protocols of an efficient laundry washing process, carrying out washing and disinfection of hospital linens, blankets, mattresses, professional clothes, etc.
• According to the protocols of an efficient sterilisation process, carrying out the washing, the drying, the disinfecting, the packaging and the sterilization of the materials and surgical linens, keeping track of the sterilization process and its quality and ensuring a sufficient source of heat and the good functioning of the autoclave
• Knowing, applying and making sure that the universal hygiene standards and security rules are respected for medical premises and according to protocols, cleaning and disinfecting health premises allocated to his/her position: patient’s rooms, staff room, storage room, kitchen, bathroom and latrine, doing it on a regular basis and as soon as the situation requires it
• Following up and ensuring the quality of the waste triage and emptying out the dustbins as much as necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient quality of care and a safe environment. Working in close collaboration with the “outside hygiene agent” especially regarding waste elimination
• Reporting all relevant information linked to the laundry or designated activities that should be communicated to the line manager.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Be flexible about location and working hours
• Be flexible to perform hygienist duties during gaps of hygienist.

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Education      :  Literacy required. Internally trained by MSF desirable.

Experience     : Previous experience as a hygienist is an asset. Previous experience with MSF or other

                            INGOS is highly desirable

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.
Interested candidates should fill in the following form and attach there their CV ,work certificates and References:

LAUNDRY WORKER

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. In the event of a large number of applications being received, given the urgency of filling the position, MSF reserves the right to consider only the first applications in order of receipt or to close the vacancy before the initial closing date.
Médecins Sans Frontières, Human Resources Department – Gaza Project