Waste and Environmental Manager at Tindwa medical and health

Position: Waste and Environmental Manager

Location: Dar es Salaam

Deadline: 25^th April, 2025

Reports to: Managing Director

Tindwa medical and health service

Tindwa medical and health service is local registered company dealing with providing Emergency Medical Services, Waste and Environmental Management, Occupation Health and safety both local and international and Medical Supplies Services. Currently, it is looking for Waste and Environmental Manager person who is self-motivated, committed, result driven to work with the company for the Waste and Environmental department.

Purpose of this Job:

The main purpose of the Waste and Environmental Manager at Tindwa Medical and Health Services is to oversee the proper handling, disposal, and treatment of medical and hazardous waste generated by healthcare activities. This role ensures that all waste management practices comply with national regulations and international health and safety standards. The manager is responsible for designing and implementing effective waste segregation, collection, and disposal systems to protect patients, staff, and the wider community from potential health risks.

In addition to waste management, the role focuses on environmental sustainability within the healthcare facility. The manager develops and enforces policies aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of medical operations, such as minimizing waste generation, promoting recycling, and improving energy efficiency. The manager regularly conducts environmental monitoring and audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Lastly, the Waste and Environmental Manager plays a key educational and leadership role. They train staff on best practices in waste handling and environmental safety, raising awareness about the importance of environmental protection in healthcare settings. By fostering a culture of sustainability and responsibility, the manager supports Tindwa Medical and Health Services’ commitment to public health and environmental stewardship.

Required Qualifications

Minimal qualification Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science and Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health Management or any related field
Must be fluent in writing and speaking English language
Must have computer skills
Managerial skills
At least three years working experience in the field of managerial position
Experience working in waste management will be added advantage
Applicants should have a high level of discipline, communicative and interpersonal skills, analytical, innovative problem-solving skills and time-managing skills

Responsibilities

Manage statutory Compliance for all operations
Overseeing collection, transportation and disposal of waste, to ensure its efficiency and prevent contamination – of air, land or water.
Ensuring that health, safety, and security rules are followed.
Formulating disposal methods and developing new approach/methods on waste management
Ensuring a consistent standard of customer service.
Supervising team and providing additional training and coaching as needed to ensure everyone is performing their job properly
Coordinate and supervise effectively all disposal activities at site
Perform evaluations and report all effect of our operations at site
Implement all company procedures, policies, guidelines and plans at the plant
Liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies
Negotiate waste and environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues
Set organizational sustainability targets, developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery.