Specialized Technician at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Medecins Sans Frontieres is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialized Technician

Location: Borno (Maimusari, Gwange, Bolori…)

Job Profile

• Do all necessary repair, maintenance and construction work according to his/her specialization (i.e. plumbing, electricity, carpentry, boreholes, radios, computers, etc?)
• Perform any needed tests after any repair or maintenance.
• Work in collaboration with other specialized technicians and workers, if necessary.
• Ensure that there are adequate stocks of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; place orders in good time.
• Keep specialized technician working area clean and tidy.
• Look after all equipment and tools provided.
• Ensure correct use of extinguishers as well as know where they are located.
• Ensure that all record sheets and books related to logistical maintenance are always completed.
• Prepare needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.
• Ensure that line manager is informed of any problems that might be linked to MSF
• Make suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF
• Assist logistics department for any relative work needed.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Fixed-term contract with probation period
• Candidates must be flexible with working hours

Skills and Qualifications

• Essential secondary education and formal technical training
• MSF experience desirable or at least one years’ experience in a similar post out of MSF
• English spoken and written and local language desirable
• Good knowledge of Maiduguri
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel)
• Ability to react quickly and manage stress to stay calm in all situations
• Reliability, service-oriented, respect of confidentiality and capacity to work in a team

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send motivation letter with updated CV and other relevant documents (copy of driving licence, education certificates, work certificate, Valid identification etc) to:
MSF Office
N0 80 Benue Road,
Old GRA,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.
Or
Email to: [email protected]