Médecins Sans Frontières Mechanic Jobs in Kenya

Médecins Sans Frontières Mechanic Jobs in Kenya

Objective of the Position:

Performing autonomously and ensuring, all necessary complex / advanced servicing, maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and other engines/mechanical equipment according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure that they are in perfect running condition.

Responsibilities Include, But Are not Limited to:

Performing maintenance according to the instructions in the logbook, ensuring all type of services to all vehicles are done on time

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.

Following up the validity of all documents (annual inspections, insurance or any other required documents)

Assist in the briefing or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance; how to drive as per the MSF regulations, adapting to road conditions, convoy regulations etc.

Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock

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.

Ensuring that all records related to maintenance are always completed and preparing needed reports

before and after any repair or maintenance.

Responsible for major maintenance of the mission generators as outlined in the mission energy policy

Make internal request to supervisor for parts needed for service and repairs of vehicles, generator and other motorized equipment

Responsible for training the field generator operators and field mechanics on basic maintenance

Support the team involved on the efficient use of the service management software

Participates in monthly intersectional workshop activities reporting

Make field visits on request or when required to carry out services, minor and major repairs of vehicles and/or motorized engines in the field.

Requirements:

Education: essentialDiploma in mechanics or related studies.

Experience: Demonstrable mechanical experience. (Minimum 2 years experience).

Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili

Competencies: Excellent analytical skills, at ease with figures and data.

Excellent communication.

How to Apply

Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF and a PIN certificate). Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning on the subject email line, “MECHANIC”, to: Email: msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org

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