FamKris Healthcare Initiative, is a registered Not- for-profit organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare for all Nigerians with head office in Trow Plaza, Jabi, Abuja, and a corporate office in Lokoja. Famkris has presence in 11 states and service delivery across the Northwest, Southeast, Southwest and North Central Nigeria. We have positioned ourselves as organizational advocates for universal health care, particularly regarding infectious diseases affecting poor rural communities in emerging countries. Famkris health care initiatives have built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners, and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) Manager
Location: Kogi
About the Role
- We are seeking a Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) Manager to support the Support to Malaria Elimination Project (SMEP) in Kogi State.
- The HCWM Manager will design, oversee, and monitor a comprehensive healthcare waste management system in line with national and international standards.
- This role involves ensuring safe segregation, treatment, and disposal of healthcare waste, training healthcare workers, and driving sustainable and community-friendly practices.
Key Responsibilities
System Development and Oversight:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive healthcare waste management plan that aligns with national regulations and international standards.
- Establish protocols for waste segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal.
Training and Capacity Building:
- Conduct regular training sessions for healthcare workers and support staff on waste handling, occupational safety, and infection prevention.
- Provide guidance on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and post-exposure prophylaxis procedures.
Risk Mitigation and Community Engagement:
- Identify and address risks associated with healthcare waste, including potential environmental and public health impacts.
- Engage with community stakeholders to address concerns and enhance the acceptability of HCWM practices.
Innovation and Sustainability:
- Explore and integrate sustainable waste management practices, including waste minimization, recycling, and the use of alternative treatment technologies.
- Develop strategies for transitioning to green and climate-resilient waste management Systems.
Monitoring and Compliance:
- Monitor adherence to healthcare waste management guidelines across all facilities.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Waste Treatment and Disposal:
- Oversee the use of appropriate waste treatment technologies (e.g., autoclaving, incineration, chemical disinfection) based on waste type.
- Ensure safe and environmentally friendly final disposal methods, such as encapsulation or sanitary landfill use.
Data Management and Reporting:
- Maintain records of waste generation, segregation, treatment, and disposal activities.
- Prepare and submit periodic reports on HCWM activities, challenges, and improvements to program leadership and donors.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Environmental or Medical Sciences or any other science course with a Master’s Degree in any of these courses (Public Health, Environmental/Medical Sciences, or any other relevant courses) and at least five (5) years of progressive experience in HCWM.
- The consultant is expected to have previous experience in the preparation of HCWM technical instruments recognized by the World Bank, strong country knowledge of World Bank safeguard policies, and experience in hazardous/HCWM activities.
- At least five 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 conditions.
- Good technical and organizational background in performing hazardous/HCWM for programs/projects, and ability to cooperate and interact with stakeholders including facilitating meetings and workshops.
- Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners professionally on an ongoing basis.
- Excellent analytical and information-seeking skills, and good decision-making skills.
- Experience with participatory planning and evaluation methods preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly and at short notice.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English. Knowledge of other Nigerian languages will be an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for operational work; and
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English. Knowledge of other Nigerian languages will be an asset.
- Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.
- Experience with, and a demonstrated commitment to a community-based approach to development.
- Experience with the implementation of donor-funded programs is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the elimination of malaria while promoting safe, sustainable healthcare practices. You will be part of a passionate team committed to improving public health outcomes in Nigeria.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter to: [email protected] using “Application – HCWM Manager (Kogi)” as the subject of the email
Application Deadline 26th September, 2025.