Job Vacancy – Specialized Technician

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff

Title: SPECIALIZED TECHNICIAN

Direct Reports: DEPUTY LOGISTIC COORDINATOR

Location: Dar es Salaam.

Job Summary

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

Required Criteria

Minimum Educational Qualification: Diploma in Electrical engineering

Experience: Essential working experience of at least 2 years in relevant jobs, experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries

Languages: English (French and Swahili will be an asset)

Competences:

· Results and Quality Orientation

· Teamwork and Cooperation

· Behavioural Flexibility

· Commitment to MSF Principles

· Service Orientation

· Stress Management

Accountabilities

· Performing autonomously, all necessary complex / advanced installations, maintenance and repairs (i.e. requiring special qualifications/training), according to the supervisor’s instructions and executes 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 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, 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.

· Follow up maintenance and repair works in MSF premises (Guest houses, Office and Warehouse)

· Collect and Communicate with the MSF staff for the repair requests and follow up on ongoing works

· Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, etc.) identified by the line manager

· Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations, particularly preventive maintenance

· In the event of faults / deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager and/or technical adviser.

· Ensure that there are adequate stocks of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; placing orders in time.

· Planing of maintenance all equipment installed and used in MSF premises like Air-Conditioners, UPS, Stabilizers, solar system etc

· Scheduling and implementation of Fumigation activities in MSF premises

· Monitoring on Water supply and draining systems in MSF premises

· Carry out generator fueling and periodical maintenance.

· Assist line manager for any related work needed

· People living with disabilities or minorities to indicate in their CV or Motivation letter

· Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.