Water and sanitation assistant (CTC)

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    Reports to: Logistics, water and sanitation supervisor

    Sets up and maintains water and sanitation installations

    • During the outbreak:
      • Recruits labourers and organises the construction of water and sanitation installations (water network, showers, waste water evacuation system, latrines, waste area, etc.) in close collaboration with the logistics assistant.
      • Inspects water and sanitation installations and equipment, checks that they function and ensures maintenance.
    • At the end of the outbreak:
      • Carries out the disinfection of the site and materials and the reconditioning of the site.
      • Carries out, together with the store keeper, the inventory, the conditioning and storage of reusable materials and the disposal of non-reusable materials.

    Supply and treatment of water

    • Ensures that there is enough water available in the CTC to function for 3 days.
    • Checks that the water chlorination protocol is correctly applied.
    • Checks that water quality control tests are carried out:
      • systematically on arrival of water at the CTC (e.g. water trucks, water from a network);
      • when a new water reservoir is put into use and water has been stored for over 24 hours;
      • at least twice a day at one or more water points in the CTC.
    • Organises the rotation of reservoirs so that the reserve is renewed quickly.
    • Inspects the reservoirs and the water distribution network at least twice a month (absence of leaks, deposits; functioning of valves, taps, pumps; condition of protections and stands).
    • In the event of manual water distribution: checks that all the water points are supplied.

    Preparation and distribution of chlorine solutions

    • Ensures that the protocols regarding the preparation of 0.05%, 0.2% and 2% chlorine solutions are correctly applied.
    • Checks the storage and distribution of chlorine solution procedures.
    • Checks the level in the containers; ensures that they are always more than half full of chlorine solution.
    • Checks chlorine solutions are renewed every day.
    • Ensures safety of preparers (PPE, ventilation, etc.).

    Management and supervision of water and sanitation staff

    • Ensures work schedule is respected and directly supervises chlorine solution preparers, water carriers, waste area operator and laundry staff.
    • Fills out the staff attendance form and sends it to the logistics, water and sanitation supervisor.
    • Participates in the in-service training of staff.

    Hygiene

    • Checks the following procedures daily:
      • waste water elimination,
      • collection and elimination of waste,
      • vector control,
      • washing and disinfection of laundry.

    Management of material resources

    • Checks the quality of articles related to water and sanitation activities (chlorine-releasing compounds, quality control tests, etc.).
    • Checks condition of PPEs.
    • Calculates the daily consumption of potable water and chlorine-releasing compounds.
    • Fills out the order and consumption forms, has them validated by the logistics, water and sanitation supervisor, then sends them to the store keeper.

    Other tasks

    • Informs the logistics, water and sanitation supervisor of any problems (stock shortages, breakdowns, workplace accidents, etc.) and participates in their resolution.
    • Participates in certain team meetings.
    • Attends certain in-service training courses.
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