Logistics and WASH Assistant

Job Description

Title: Logistics and WASH Assistant

Company Name: Partners in Health and Development (PHD)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 5 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospital logistics and/or hospital WASH activities, medical waste management or linen management preferably in a hospital setting.
∎ Experience working in hospital set up or Rohingya camps or similar emergency contexts is an advantage.
∎ A minimum Diploma or degree in Medical assistant or relevant accredited degree or Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Hospital WASH or a Medical Waste management or Linen management related field will be prioritized.
∎ Experience:
∎ Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospital logistics and/or hospital WASH activities, medical waste management or linen management preferably in a hospital setting.
∎ Experience working in hospital set up or Rohingya camps or similar emergency contexts is an advantage.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Strong organizational and time-management skills.
∎ Knowledge of WASH practices and standards in humanitarian settings.
∎ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and basic inventory management systems.
∎ Ability to communicate effectively in Bengali; knowledge of Rohingya or Chittagonian dialects is an asset.
∎ Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
∎ Commitment to humanitarian principles and inclusiveness.
∎ Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a challenging environment.
∎ Willingness to work in field settings with frequent travel within the camp.
∎ Physical fitness to handle logistics and facility-related tasks.
∎ Skills:
∎ Strong organizational and time-management skills.
∎ Knowledge of WASH practices and standards in humanitarian settings.
∎ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and basic inventory management systems.
∎ Ability to communicate effectively in Bengali; knowledge of Rohingya or Chittagonian dialects is an asset.
∎ Core Competencies:
∎ Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
∎ Commitment to humanitarian principles and inclusiveness.
∎ Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a challenging environment.
∎ Additional Requirements:
∎ Willingness to work in field settings with frequent travel within the camp.
∎ Physical fitness to handle logistics and facility-related tasks.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Manage the procurement (Non-SCI part), storage and distribution of supplies, including medical, cleaning and office materials.
∎ Monitor and maintain inventory levels and prepare timely requisitions to avoid stock-outs.
∎ Coordinate with vendors and partners for timely delivery of goods and services.
∎ Maintain records of received and dispatched items, ensuring accountability.
∎ Ensure access to clean and safe drinking water at the health facility.
∎ Monitor and maintain sanitation systems, including toilets, handwashing stations and waste disposal units.
∎ Support IPC and WASH specialist to Oversee the disposal of medical and general waste in compliance with health and safety protocols.
∎ Support the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, including regular disinfection of the facility.
∎ Support IPC & WASH specialist to Conduct routine inspections of the PHCC to identify maintenance needs for WASH infrastructure.
∎ Coordinate minor repairs and ensure WASH facilities are always functional.
∎ Ensure the availability and proper use of hygiene materials, such as soap and disinfectants.
∎ Maintain accurate records of all logistics and WASH activities.
∎ Prepare and submit regular reports on supply usage, facility maintenance and hygiene activities.
∎ PHD is a not-for-profit organization, working in Bangladesh for more than 3 decades towards improving the life of the people, particularly of marginalized and the less privileged. PHD under the partnership of Save the Children, funded by ECHO is going to start the project activities e.g., outdoor service and mobilization at primary health care center in camp 21, Cox’s Bazar district.
∎ The logistics and WASH Assistant will assist IPC & WASH specialist and Logistics Officer to ensure support General logistics, Hospital water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities, Medical or general waste, Linen management and volunteers management to ensure smooth operations of the Field hospital. This position is essential for maintaining adequate supplies, clean water access, proper hospital waste disposal and safe hygiene practices within the health facility and surrounding areas.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ 1. Logistics Support:
∎ Manage the procurement (Non-SCI part), storage and distribution of supplies, including medical, cleaning and office materials.
∎ Monitor and maintain inventory levels and prepare timely requisitions to avoid stock-outs.
∎ Coordinate with vendors and partners for timely delivery of goods and services.
∎ Maintain records of received and dispatched items, ensuring accountability.
∎ 2. WASH Activities:
∎ Ensure access to clean and safe drinking water at the health facility.
∎ Monitor and maintain sanitation systems, including toilets, handwashing stations and waste disposal units.
∎ Support IPC and WASH specialist to Oversee the disposal of medical and general waste in compliance with health and safety protocols.
∎ Support the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, including regular disinfection of the facility.
∎ 3. Facility Maintenance:
∎ Support IPC & WASH specialist to Conduct routine inspections of the PHCC to identify maintenance needs for WASH infrastructure.
∎ Coordinate minor repairs and ensure WASH facilities are always functional.
∎ Ensure the availability and proper use of hygiene materials, such as soap and disinfectants.
∎ 5. Reporting and Documentation:
∎ Maintain accurate records of all logistics and WASH activities.
∎ Prepare and submit regular reports on supply usage, facility maintenance and hygiene activities.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Read Before Apply:

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Special Note: PHD maintains ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, sexual exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and any harm to Children. All employees are expected to abide by PHD's code of conduct and Protection from sexual exploitation/GBV and Child Safeguarding Policy of PHD. Women are encouraged to apply, and Smokers are discouraged from applying. As such, our selection process includes rigorous background checks.

Apply Procedure:

Only online applications will be acceptable. Interested candidates can apply online to hr@phd-bd.com on or before 13th February 2025 with their CVs, a cover letter, and a passport-size photograph addressing the Managing Director, Partners in Health and Development (PHD), House # SWD 12A, Road # 8, Gulshan-1, Dhaka 1212. In the mail, mention clearly the name of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.