Electrician at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Switzerland

Medecins Sans Frontieres is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Purpose

• Performing autonomously, complex / advanced installation and maintenance of electrical and other energy systems in all MSF facilities across the mission (offices, health structures, warehouses, etc., according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment and installations.

Job Description

• Regularly inspect solar panels, inverters, batteries, and charge controllers to make sure they're working well and storing energy properly.
• Keep solar panels clean and clear of dirt, leaves, or shadows to get the most power, especially in different weather.
• Keep an eye on battery health and charge levels. Replace any batteries that aren't working to avoid power cuts.
• Make sure the system switches smoothly between solar power and the backup generator to keep the hospital running without interruption.
• Find and repair problems with wiring, controllers, or switching systems quickly to prevent breakdowns.
• Always use MSF safety procedures (like turning off power and locking it out) when working on live electrical systems.
• Set up and maintain surge protectors and proper grounding to keep equipment and people safe from electrical spikes.
• Tell the logistics team right away about any unusual things like power fluctuations or batteries getting worse.
• Keep an inventory of spare electrical parts and order more when needed.
• During power outages or system failures. Focus first on keeping critical areas like ICU, Lab, ER and ITFC, and cold storage running.
• Ensure all electrical systems in the office and guest house are working correctly.
• Help make urgent repairs during crises to restore power within MSF's required time.
• Study how power is used to suggest ways to balance the load better and improve efficiency.
• Ensure all electrical equipment remains functional and is properly maintained, especially in related to power issues, in all MSF premises.
• Make sure there is always a working backup power source (like generators) for critical areas if the main power fails completely.
• Ensure all electrical wires are safely covered and protected to avoid danger to people and equipment.

Requirements
Education:

• Essential Electrician Diploma or recognized formal training.

Experience:

• Essential: previous minimum 2 years working experience as an electrician.

Languages:

• English and Hausa language are essential.

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Service Orientation
• Stress Management

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2025.

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

Applications must be in English and include:

• Complete CV and Cover Letter.
• Updated contact details including present and permanent address and ID
• Contact information of the previous employer/s for reference.

Note

• Incomplete applications will be automatically discarded.
• 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