Environmental Health Supervisor at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Environmental Health Supervisor at

Médecins Sans Frontières

(MSF)

📍 Location: Kebbi State, Nigeria
🕒 Application Deadline: 10 August 2026 (5:00 PM)

🏥 About MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is a globally recognized humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or lack of healthcare access—regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.

💼 Job Title: Environmental Health Supervisor

The Environmental Health Supervisor will support the Environmental Health Manager in implementing and supervising sanitation and hygiene activities to improve public health conditions in MSF project areas.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of environmental health activities (water supply, sanitation, hygiene)
• Supervise waste management, vector control, and dead body management systems
• Ensure adherence to MSF protocols and operational standards
• Manage equipment maintenance (e.g., water treatment units, Dosatron systems)
• Oversee distribution and stock management of WASH materials
• Assist in emergency preparedness and response activities
• Supervise and train environmental health teams
• Conduct data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring
• Coordinate with logistics and other departments
• Lead vector control initiatives (e.g., insecticide spraying, rodent control)

🎓 Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in:
  • Environmental Health Science
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Science / Management
• Specialization in Water & Sanitation is an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in environmental health or sanitation roles
• At least 2 years in a supervisory position
• Experience in inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Languages:

• English (required)
• Local languages: Hausa, Fulani, or Suru (highly desirable)

⭐ Additional Expectations

• Ability to work under pressure in humanitarian settings
• Strong team leadership and communication skills
• Experience in NGO or emergency response settings is a plus

⚠️ Important Notes

• MSF is an equal opportunity employer
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• MSF does NOT charge any application fees
• Dual employment is not permitted

📩 How to Apply

Apply online via the official application form:
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