WASH Logistician Ambovombe (F/M) – Madagascar At Doctors of the World

Médecins du Monde, an international solidarity activist medical association, has been committed for more than 40 years to treating the most vulnerable populations here and there, to reporting on the obstacles observed in access to care, and to obtaining lasting improvements. health policies for all.

An independent association, we act beyond care by denouncing attacks on dignity and human rights and by fighting to improve the situation of precarious populations.

In France and internationally in nearly 30 countries, our actions aim to facilitate access to the health system by working on 5 priority themes structuring our fights and our advocacy: emergencies and crises, sexual and reproductive health, reduction risks, migration, rights and health and environmental health.

In 2021, the association launched an emergency response in the south of Madagascar to contribute to the National Drought Response Plan, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The program contributes to meeting primary health needs and preventing and combating gender-based violence in the context of the humanitarian crisis in the south of the country linked to one of the worst episodes of drought. that the area has experienced in recent decades. Initially, the emergency response program was set up in the Ambovombe district and in the Amboasary district and had two intervention components:

A component improving access to primary health care for the entire population of the targeted area, complementary to actions already in place in nutrition, and including, among other things, mobile clinic activities, community awareness raising, support referencing, etc.
A component of prevention and treatment of gender-based violence, including, among other things, community awareness activities, psychosocial support for victims of GBV, referral to existing care centers, etc.

As part of project financing by BHA, the CHRR in Ambovombe and CHRD in Amboasary benefited from capacity building thanks to mentoring on waste management, infection prevention and control, use of medical equipment, pharmacy stock management , sexual and reproductive health in maternity, etc. WASH rehabilitations were also carried out in the two hospitals in collaboration with existing partners.

MdM also implements capacity building for healthcare providers in supported health structures, with regular training and supervision and support for the coordination of health districts. Health structures benefit from rehabilitation and equipment to improve the quality of care. Finally, in each of its projects, MDM ensures the development of a community strategy essential to improving health-seeking behavior and ensuring access for all to the care provided in health facilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Under the supervision of the Ambovombe site coordinator, you reassess, based on a previously carried out assessment, the WASH rehabilitation and construction needs in three reference hospitals and eight health centers, in the districts of Ambovombe, D ‘Amboasary and Bekily. You supervise work teams whose size and functioning may change depending on the context.

More precisely, your missions are as follows:

Representation

Represent MdM to authorities and other technical and/or financial partners on the WASH activity or theme, in conjunction with the site coordinator

Supervision and implementation

Participate in the definition and adaptation of the WASH activity strategy
Provide WASH logistical support to medical teams
Participate in hospital hygiene and implement the fight against disease vectors
Ensure the quantity and quality of water in all activities
Size sanitary facilities (showers, latrines, etc.), wastewater treatment systems, as well as their evacuation
Manage project infrastructure
Manage the materials for the entire WASH activity of the project
Establish a plan for purchasing, stock management and use of equipment and construction materials dedicated to WASH activity

Administrative, financial and logistical management of WASH activity

Participate in updating the content of the activity budget and be responsible for budget monitoring
Ensure monitoring of logistical support for WASH activity
Ensure compliance with internal procedures

team management

Participate in the recruitment process for your team members
Conduct individual performance appraisal interviews
Supervise and train teams
Ensure compliance with internal regulations, code of conduct, safety rules and MdM values

Communication

Organize site or coordination meetings with partners
Ensure good coordination and communication within teams
Ensure transversal coordination of WASH activity in the area with the projects of other NGOs, UN agencies or local authorities
Participate in the design of WASH activity communication tools

Financing and project development

Ensure compliance with donor guidelines during the implementation of the WASH activity
Participate in the development of new proposals for WASH activity

Security

Collect and update security environment information daily
Establish a safety plan for your work team
Report incidents, participate in writing the incident report and monitor corrective actions

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position to be filled from April 15, 2024 until December 31, 2024
Gross monthly salary of 2,822 euros
Frequent travel to be expected on the Bekily and Amboasary programs
13th month equivalent paid in 2 installments – from 6 months of seniority of actual work
Expatriation bonus of 10% of gross salary per month
Coverage of transport (home – mission), visas, vaccines
Accommodation in collective house
22.5 RTT / year
5 weeks of paid leave / year
Mutual (60% participation from MdM and 40% from the employee)
Insurance (repatriation, etc.)
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Departure alone

REQUIRED PROFILE :

Hydraulic engineer, specialist in water treatment, environmental management, hydrogeologist, sanitation engineer/technician and/or other technical qualifications related to the fields of activity: waste management, anti- vector or in infectious control
At least two years of professional experience implementing WASH projects
Monitoring of drilling work in a humanitarian environment
Management or training skills are a plus
Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues related to program implementation
International experience and in the humanitarian sector is an asset
Project management of construction and/or rehabilitation works (evaluation, sizing, prioritization, reporting, activity planning, etc.)
Logistics: project management in isolated and difficult to access areas, etc.
Knowledge of community, psycho-social and cultural aspects to consider
Strong ability to lead a team of direct and indirect collaborators, including partners
Strong capacity for adaptation in rural areas and arid climates and respect for the mission’s rules of life and security
Team leadership and leadership skills
Great patience and diplomacy
Sense of rigor, organization and methodological and editorial skills
Great autonomy
Very good knowledge of computers and common software,
Knowledge of technical software for sizing civil and hydraulic engineering works is an asset
Languages: Fluent French, both written and spoken, essential. English strongly desired. Fluency in Malagasy is an asset.
You adhere to the values and activist positioning of Médecins du Monde.