Waste Area Technician

About the role

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is recruiting a Waste Area Technician in Saada Governorate (Haydan) for a six-month fixed-term contract, reporting to the Log Hospital Supervisor. The post covers waste reception, storage, treatment and first-level maintenance of waste-area equipment, and includes first-level repairs and preventive maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, record and temporarily store waste, treat combustible waste by incineration, crush glass, dispose of sharps and untreated organic waste in the organic pit, and report sorting problems.
• Operate semi-industrial incinerators and glass crushers, keep them clean and in good condition, and follow loading, ash removal and monitoring protocols.
• Record daily data on waste processed, ash produced, fuel used and incidents, and send monthly data to the supervisor.
• Carry out first-level repairs and preventive maintenance, and contact the supervisor for specialist intervention when needed.
• Manage stock of consumables, tools and PPE, keep records complete and keep the area clean and safe.
• Train the hospital team in waste segregation and ABE, and ensure the BE kit and safety equipment are available.

Required profile

• Yemeni nationality.
• High school education; a diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering is essential.
• One year of experience in waste management is desirable.
• English and Arabic are essential.
• Computer skills and repair skills are desirable.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, graduation certificate, diploma and previous work certificate through the online application form by 16 November 2026; original documents are requested only for shortlisted candidates.