Lab Supervisor- ZAHLE

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Water quality analysis

• Define the water analysis Standard Operational Procedures (SOP), location, sampling, statistics, etc.
• Collaborate with the Activity Manager in defining the strategy of maintaining a satisfying water quality;
• Follow the implementation of such strategies in our areas of intervention;
• Complete analysis of water samples according to the water analysis strategy approved by his/her line managers ;
• Fill the water analysis results sheets and communicate them to the MEAL Supervisor;
• Organise and plan the sampling of water from water points;
• Support the WASH team to implement training for water quality  and free residual chlorine test on the field;
• Identify problems during implementation and suggest improvements on process, which includes regular visits to field sites to provide technical support to assigned field team and organize training if needed.
• Plan the weekly activities and have them approved by his/her Project Manager:
  • Plan human resources needs (daily workers, workers...)
  • plan tool and material needs for water analysis (lab material, equipment, etc…) (request from stock or from logistics department) upon validation of WASH PM
  • anticipate administrative issues (requests in advance)
  • Anticipate logistics issues (transport, communication means...)
• Secure the material of water analysis activities on a daily bases
• Ensure that the materials and tools are stored in appropriate place and manner
• Ensure the maintenance and the proper operating of all SI material related to water analysis
• Ensure the material is properly used by field teams and organise training if needed
• Manage the stock of chemicals & materials under the supervision of his/her direct supervisor
• Enforce safety procedures
• Respect schedules and deadlines agreed upon with his/her Program Manager

Health referral

• Implement a monitoring on cases of waterborne disease in collaboration with Field Staff;
• Responsible for the definition of water analysis Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) related health referrals;

-      Implement alert system and referral in collaboration with the Hotline Officer;

Reporting / communication / representation

• Represent SI at the HCR working group about water quality
• Report back to his/her line Manager before, any additional information related to WASH related activities or any event that may affect Solidarités International activities and security.
• Draw up and submit a weekly task report to his/her program manager
• Take part in the drafting of the monthly program pack
• Work in close collaboration with the Meal Supervisor to ensure that water quality data is successfully integrated into the M&E tools. 
• Produce a weekly report to managers regarding activities progress and analysis results according to formats
• Coordinate with field representatives in accordance with management guidelines.
• Coordinate with support staff (logistic and administration) + all WASH staff involved on the program.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART POSITION

• Line report(s) on base : Wash PM
• Line report(s) on base:   workers if needed
• Functional manager:  -
• Functional report(s):  -