Job vacancy – Cleaner – (Pool Position)

Job advertised on: 02/10/2026

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Position details

• Title: CLEANER (POOL POSITION)
• Direct Reports: HR ASSISTANT/LIAISON OFFICER
• Location: DODOMA

Main purpose

Execute, according to hygienic standards, housekeeping, cleaning and tiding up activities in order to ensure public and staff private areas are in good condition.

Accountabilities

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets and other rooms in MSF houses.
• Do the laundry iron clothes and other housekeeping activities.
• Support the cook (washing up, cleaning the kitchen, etc.).
• Sweep and mop the floors.
• Restock supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) as required.
• Upon arrival, prepare hot water for tea/coffee and refill drinking water.
• Check that the toilets are well stocked with paper, soap and condoms.
• Check that the water supply (kitchen, showers, etc.) is sufficient during water cuts.
• Keep premises properly locked (doors, windows).

Minimum educational qualification

• None is required

Experience

• None is required

Languages

• Good English spoken and written desirable, and Kiswahili are essential.

Competencies

• Commitment
• Flexibility
• Stress Management
• Results
• Teamwork
• Service

Women, or any person feeling like being part of a minority is encouraged to apply. MSF is dedicated to fostering a safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.