Specialized Technicians at Medecins Sans Frontieres

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.

The French Section of Medecins Sans Frontières is recruiting for its project in Abuja:

Job Title: Specialized Technician

Location: Jigawa
Contract: Unlimited contract duration starting as soon as possible. Flexibility required.

Main Purpose

• Perform specific works related to construction and repairs depending on technician’s specialization, according to logistics supervisor’s instructions and MSF procedures, in order to ensure a proper maintenance and functioning of MSF equipment, installations and infrastructures.

Job Descriptions

• Do all necessary repair, maintenance and construction work according to his/her specialisation (i.e. plumbing, electricity, carpentry, boreholes, Ac maintenance, radios, computers, etc.)
• Perform any needed tests after any repair or maintenance.
• Work in collaboration with the Biomed Technician in electricity issues Ensure that there are adequate stocks of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; place orders in good time.
• Keeps 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 premises.
• Make suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF premises.
• 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.

Required Skills and Conditions
Education:

• Essential secondary education and formal technical training in Electricity, AC maintenance and/or plumbing
• Demonstrable technical skills and understanding

Experience:

• Experience in a technical field. (Minimum 2 years’ experience).Desirable in MSF or other NGOs.
• Experience in educating others is an asset.

Languages:

• Hausa and English language mandatory.

Competences:

• Teamwork, Flexibility, Results Commitment, Stress Management.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 30th August, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should submit their CV's, copies of qualifications and a cover letter with contact details to: the MSF Administration Office in Jahun at “Application Box” at the Watchmen Desk). With reference (Special Tech Jahun)
Or
Submitted in person or by email to: msff-jahun-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Note

• Only successful applicants will be called for interview.
• No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process.
• MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring of a candidate having benefitted from such acts. All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the judicial system.