Water Quality Supervisor

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                % OF TIME

•                    Leads a team of water quality operators to chlorinate all the water points with the required amount of chlorine to attain the required FRC at fetching point.
•                    Set up equipment or stations to monitor water quality at chlorination, fetching and at households.

•                    Develop water testing procedures and direct activities of water quality operators both in the field and in the laboratories.

•                    Collect samples, conduct instant field tests and laboratory tests, and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.

•                    Maintain files and records of sample test results in order to monitor and interpret the water quality or contamination trends at all points and periods.

•                    Periodically calibrate water testing equipment and apparatus.

•                    Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at water sources, tap-stands or water kiosks and at households that are potential sources of water contamination.

•                    Train water quality operators on water testing procedures and use of water treatment chemicals and reagents.

•                    Train Water User Committees on the simple ways of ensuring water quality at the source and simple water chlorination methods.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED (List the important technical and professional skills and knowledge required to do the job well.  Include years of experience required.)

Academic qualifications
·          Secondary level education

Technical

·         A laboratory technician`s Diploma or certificate from a recognized science /public health technical institute.

·         At least 3 years hands-on experience in similar position with a credible organization or government institution.

·         Proven experience of handling water treatment chemicals and apparatus like pool tester, Del Aqua kit or Potakit.

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES (List the key behaviors and abilities that relate to success on the job that are critical to achieving the position’s mission and goals.)

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a very demanding and fast paced and volatile environment.
How to Apply:

Interested candidate who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to SMJobs@arcrelief.org by 14th May 2016.

Please indicate the title of the position you apply as the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted