Sterilization Technician

JOB VACANCY

MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES FRANCE

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.

MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Office:

STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN – 1 POSITION

Workplace: Blantyre – Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
Type of contract : 1-year Fixed term with possibility of extension
Start date: March 2026

Main Purpose

According to protocols applied in the corresponding service(s) or ward(s) of a medical structure, participating in the process of sterilization of medical equipment, instrument and surfaces, according to MSF protocols and procedures and international hygiene standards, in order to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment. Execute, according to hygiene standards, the cleaning and waste removal of the cervical cancer screening areas, ensuring that their spaces are in good condition.

Main Responsibilities

• Knowing and strictly applying all specific sterilization and hygiene protocols and security rules. Proactively seeking advice and clarifications from the functional supervisor in case of doubt, about the specific protocols or procedure to follow in each specific case.
• Maintaining clean, disinfected and safe, the working environment allocated to his/her position, applying the specific protocols and using the tools and equipment provided. This includes prepping and cleaning all instruments in the sterilization solution at the instructed correct time.
• Maintaining clean and organized, the room and equipment, recognizing all instruments as per the provided diagrams, organizing all instruments for packaging, packing the instruments according to the sets as directed by the supervisor and labelling all sets correctly with the expiry date clearly indicated
• Delivering the instruments to screening rooms as needed.
  Reporting any repair or maintenance work needed related to decontamination / sterilization to the supervisor, as well as any relevant information related to his/her responsibilities.
• Ensuring availability of sterilized instruments and material and drawing up orders for on-going needs.

Specific Accountabilities

• Report the consumption of the cleaning materials, solutions and PPE, etc. and inform the supervisor to refill the stock to avoid shortages.
• Report on when the instruments are presented, damaged or broken and when kits are given incomplete or missing instruments.
• Reporting any repair or maintenance work needed related to sterilization to the supervisor, as well as any relevant information related to his/her responsibilities.
• Check that the water supply is sufficient during water cuts
• Collaborate work with other departments. (Laundry, OT, IPD, OPD and QECH.)
• The working hours will be 24-hour shift rotation and weekends.
• Follow instructions by supervisor to ensure clean and safe working space for staff and patients.
• Participate in training about sterilization process, biohazard waste management, and cleaning the hospital space according to MSF protocols.

Requirements

• Education: Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Experience: Previous experience in relevant positions desirable
• Language: Fluency in English and Chichewa

Competencies

• Results and Quality orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF principles
• Stress Management

How to apply

Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV, ID Copy, and relevant certificates, in Pdf or word format, to the Human Resources Manager at Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) France through email to msff-blantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org. Please use the subject line “Sterilization Technician, Your Full Name,” and ensure that each file is appropriately labelled, such as “CV – (Name)”. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Indicate only the Position and Your Full Name as the Subject Line of the email.

The closing date for receiving applications is Thursday, 12th February 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer: all applicants will be equally considered under the same criteria and expectations. We encourage all suitably qualified people to apply, regardless of their ethnic, national or cultural origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability or any other aspect of their identity. MSF does not charge any application/recruitment or training fees: if ever you are requested to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and please inform the MSF administration on email: msff-blantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org as soon as possible.