Mitch Investments
Medical Waste Disposal Project Manager
Mitch Investments are inviting applications for a Medical Waste Disposal Project Manager to lead a project seeking to establish a medical waste disposal plant in Lilongwe, Malawi. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a medical waste collection and disposal facility based in Lilongwe.
Responsibilities
The Medical Waste Disposal Project Manager will:
- Be responsible for the overall management of the Project.
- Conduct training and orientation of project staff involved in Medical Waste Disposal.
- Conduct regular site inspections and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs of site equipment.
- Conduct recurring safety/compliance meetings, accident investigations and subsequent re-training.
- Monitor and control the collection and disposal of medical waste from medical facilities for disposal at the site.
- Supervise the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources.
- Supervise the disposal of medical waste at the site ensuring staff adherence to all health and safety protocols and compliance with environmental policies.
- Formulate and control budgets for waste disposal.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports.
- Communicate and interface effectively with employees, supervisors, vendors, customers and regulators.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by senior management.
Qualifications
The candidate should have:
- A degree in Environmental Health or related field.
- Experience managing or handling medical waste.
- Technical and administrative abilities such as project management, report writing and budgeting.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in project management funded by an international donor.
Interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs via email to mitchinvest2009@gmail.com by 6th March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.