WATSAN SUPERVISOR (Khartoum) – MSF Belgium

Job Description

Organization	Medecins sans Frontieres Belgium
Job Title	WATSAN SUPERVISOR
Location	Khartoum
Section/Unit	Logistics or Medical
No. of Post	01
Grade Level	Level 6
Duration	9 Months with 3 months trial period
Supervisor	Watsan Manager / Logistics Team Leader
Closing Date	26 March 2026

Background:

Supporting the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (Watsan) Manager in the implementation and supervision of Watsan activities, including tools and materials employed according to MSF standards and protocols, in order to improve health and living conditions of the target population

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring the day-to-day implementation and administration of assigned Watsan activities at project level, including but not limited to, water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, vector control, and dead bodies management
• Ensuring that the MSF procedures and protocols are followed by the Watsan teams to guarantee the operational quality of the project;
• Ensuring the maintenance and repair of technical equipment in the project to guarantee an adequate running of Watsan activities;
• Ensuring the distribution of the materials and tools used in water treatment, hygiene and sanitation (e.g. physical organization and inventory of stocks, receiving and processing orders for water, sanitation and hygiene material, check that the amounts received are recorded, and check monthly consumptions, etc.);
• Supporting the Watsan Manager in ensuring an appropriate emergency preparedness and response capacity (physical verification of stocks, contacts, transport means, staff training). Ensuring appropriate assistance to the project response team and if required, participating in emergency activities or exploratory visits
• Supporting the Watsan Manager in the team planning (e.g. staff rosters and admin, HR processes, etc.) and informing and involving the Watsan Manager in case of any major management or technical issue, and providing all required reporting
• Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, tasks definition and internal and external communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity
• Participating in data collection and reporting as required

Context Specific Accountabilities

• Ensure that the water tanks and backup systems serving the Maternity ward, NICU, and Emergency OT are fully functional, adapted to the needs of the departments, and meet minimum WASH standards for health facilities.
• Ensure all rooftop backup tanks are always filled and ready to avoid any water interruption (objective: zero water cuts in Maternity and OT).
• Monitor residual chlorine levels at the various water points in the Maternity ward and in the MSF/BTH office areas.
• Carry out corrective chlorination (batch chlorination) for the Maternity ward and OT when required.
• Regularly update WASH follow‑up tools, reports, and monitoring sheets.

Facility Maintenance

• Supervise the small team of technicians, including the plumber and sanitary technician.
• Ensure the functionality and proper maintenance the part of MSF‑supported health facility infrastructure. 

Waste Management & IPC Collaboration

• In collaboration with the IPC team (MSF–BTH) and the medical teams, ensure proper waste segregation practices are correctly applied throughout the facility.
• Report any non‑compliance, errors, or training needs to the IPC Committee.
• Manage the funded LNGO Massadat, ensuring they correctly apply the Waste Management Protocol and strictly follow the Technical Agreements (TA).
• Participate in the monthly evaluation of their activities.

Epidemic Preparedness & Response

• In coordination with the PMC or Deputy, contribute to the analysis of the epidemiological situation and support the definition of response measures.
• Work with the IPC team to define patient flow, sanitation measures, and waste management procedures in isolation areas.
• Ensure clear preparedness for scenarios defined by the Medical Team, including related WASH activities, stock requirements, and HR needs.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Education	Technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitation
Experience	Previous experience in technical works and organising of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environment

How To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to send the applications with documents; (Updated CV, Educational certificates, work experience certificates, previous employers’ references and copy of their national ID) by hand delivery of the application through MSF Belgium office in Arkawit House No,263, block 48 Khartoum – Sudan.

NOTE: 

Please note that MSF will Only accept applications and CVs submitted in the English language. Only shortlisted candidates will be called.