Job Description

• The Health Care Waste Management Manager will lead efforts to ensure safe and environmentally responsible management of healthcare waste generated by our programs and facilities.
• He/She will be involved in developing and implementing comprehensive waste management policies, procedures, and training programs to minimize risks to public health and the environment.
• The HCWM Manager will oversee the collection, segregation, transportation, treatment, and disposal of healthcare waste in compliance with national regulations and best practices.
• He/She will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster partnerships and innovations that support sustainable waste management practices and mitigate potential hazards.

Qualifications/Experience

• University degree in Environmental or Medical Sciences or any other related field of study
• Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental/Medical Sciences, any other field of study
• A minimum of 7 years professional experience with at least five 5 years of progressive experiences in HCWM
• At least 5 years’ experience in developing training manuals or other training documents for programs/projects funded by multilateral agencies specifically on hazardous/HCWM, working experience in Nigeria or developing country under similar condition
• Previous experience in the preparation of HCWM technical instruments recognized by the World Bank, strong country knowledge and of World Bank safeguard policies, experience in hazardous/HCWM activities
• Good technical and organizational background in performing hazardous/HCWMfor programs/projects, and the ability to cooperate and interact with stakeholders including facilitating meetings and workshops.