Jobs at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

• Performing autonomously, specific complex / advanced installation, maintenance works and repairs depending on the technician’s specialization (requiring special/qualifications/training), according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment, installations and infrastructures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing autonomously, all necessary complex / advanced installations, maintenance, and repairs (i.e. requiring special qualifications/training), according to the supervisor’s instructions and executing any needed tests after any repair or maintenance. Including the following functions:
  • Qualified Electrician
  • Qualified Mechanic
  • Biomed Technician
• Making suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF electrical installations, equipment and/or vehicles and assisting the logistics department for any relative work needed.
• Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, and avoiding any shortage.
• Responsible for the equipment and tools, including extinguishers, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
• Keeping working area clean and tidy, ensuring that all record sheets and books related to logistical maintenance are always completed. Preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.
• Immediately informing the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins
• Working in collaboration with other specialised technicians and workers, if necessary, or managing a small team of workers.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Ensuring that weekly checks are routingly carried out on all functional generators in accordance with the weekly checks check-list and documented afterwards.
• Perfom skilled and semi skilled craft work in the installation, maintenace and repair of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, electronics, carpentry and related facilities component
• Inspect water boilers, HVAC equipments, pumps, motors and similar mechanical/electrical equipments on a regular basis
• Perfoms routine maintenance activities around the building such as maintenance of all equipments (energy, watsan, biomed etc).
• Troubleshoot problems and carryout neccesary repairs as required.
• Carry out other task as may be directed by the functional line manager
• Keeping the asset inventory up to date in the managed technical families

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: A degree in Electrical or related studies is desirable.
• Experience: Must have strong electrical knowledge with a minimum of two years. 2 years previous experience in
• Similar position in MSF or other NGO is desirable.
• Language: Local language essential, mission language desirable.

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Main Purpose

Perform repair / maintenance / construction works, according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards, in order to ensure proper operations and prevent faults / deterioration of MSF equipment / installations / infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, etc.) requested by the line manager, as well as any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager.
• Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations / equipment / infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse, health centre, hospital, etc.), particularly in line with a preventive maintenance plan (procedures to follow, schedule, etc.).
• In the event of faults / deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager and/or technical adviser.
• Perform any necessary tests / checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair.
• Ensure effective management, protection and care of work tools (including site installations under the employee’s supervision) and keep the workshop tidy.
• Ensure that there are adequate stocks of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; placing orders in time.
• Keep all documents related to installations / equipment / infrastructures in order and update them regularly.
• Immediately inform the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins.
• Assist logistics department for any related work needed

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risk
• Plan ahead to prvent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Carryout other work related task as may be directed by the line manager.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or its equivalent in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, Woodwork, Air Conditioning, Roofing, Heating, Welding, Painting, Refrigeration and Appliances Maintenance.
• At least 2 years work experience in technical works and organising of multiple activities, preferably within MSF facility/ work environment.
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs.
• Work Experience in developing countries or similar contexts is desirable.

Languages:

• Local language essential. Mission language desirable.

Knowledge:

• Essential ability to do basic repairs.