Mechanic (Daily Worker Pool) at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - France

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanic (Daily Worker Pool)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Contract: Daily Worker Pool

Main Purpose

• Performing autonomously, complex / advanced servicing, maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and other engines according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure vehicles are in perfect running conditions.

Job Description

• Performing autonomously and ensuring, all necessary complex / advanced maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and mechanical equipment to ensure they are in perfect condition for their use.
• This includes the following tasks: 
  • Performing maintenance according to the instructions in the logbook, ensuring all type of services to all vehicles are done on time (i.e., mini A, medium B and full C, and special services referred in logbook when possible).
  • Testing all vehicles after each service is concluded and before it is handed back to its driver
  • Keeping record of vehicle’s driver remarks and carrying out repairs if needed (vehicles and other mechanical equipment) and filling in service, repair or vehicle logbook. Reporting to the line manager any problem related to MSF vehicles
  • In the case of a breakdown, making a diagnosis, informing the line manager and after approval carrying out any complex / advanced repairs needed.
  • Assisting in the briefing or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance
• Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, avoiding any shortage
• Responsible for the equipment and tools, including extinguishers in the cars, mechanic workshop and generator location/s, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
• Keeping working area clean and tidy.
• In collaboration with the Head of Drivers, plan the weekly checks for the vehicle and ensure the drivers do them correctly.
• In collaboration with the drivers ensure adequate fuelling is done for the vehicles.

Requirements

• Education: Essential Diploma in Mechanics or related studies.
• Experience: Demonstrable mechanical experience. (Minimum 2 years’ experience).
• Languages: English language.
• Knowledge: Essential driving.

Application Closing Date
18th November 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only successful applicants will be called for next steps and are obligated to disclose any information about family member(s) currently in the employ of MSF-France in any location.
• 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.
• MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation.