Medecins Sans Frontieres Specialized Technician Jobs in Kenya

Medecins Sans Frontieres Specialized Technician Jobs in Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: Medecins Sans Frontieres

Contract: Contract / Casual

Status: Active

Job Information

Sectors: Engineering

Town/City: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description

Main Purpose

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.

Other tasks include, but not limited to:

Performing autonomously, all necessary installations, maintenance and repairs, according to the supervisors’ instructions and executes any needed tests after any repair or maintenance.

Making suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF electrical and water 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, while maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.

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 breakings.

Repairs and Maintenance

Ensure facilities remain in good state (plumbing, lighting, roofing, furniture etc.) by performing high quality preventive and corrective maintenance.

Maintain high quality maintenance to ensure equipment remain in good state (power supply, cold chain, energy, maintenance tools etc.).

Supervise out-sourced technician and daily workers in case of need.

Follow-up projects equipment repairs sent to Nairobi and keep the field logs informed.

Power Supply and Cold Chain

Perform minor repairs of generators, cabling, chargers/inverters, batteries, protection devices etc.

Supervise (and assist) technician in maintenance of cold chain, lighting etc.

Maintenance for the OCA Rented Facilities in Nairobi

Responsible technical aspects and requirements

for the capital rented facilities and houses

Responsible for the maintenance needs for the rented facilities existed and repairs needed for the ones during the handover to the owner, and taking over a new facility from owner.

Ensure the fire safety equipment & alarm systems are in place for all rented facilities and houses

Water Supply and Vector Control

Ensure sufficient water supply in all premises, see that there are enough storage capacity, showers are in good working condition, plumbing works well maintained and checked regularly

Draft the schedule for the vector control in all OCA premises in Nairobi

Ensure all beds are fitted with LL mosquito nets.

Job Requests follow up for MSF Somalia mission premises in Nairobi.

Requirements

Education

Essential: Diploma/Degree in any technical field (electrical/ engineering/Mechanics/Biomed etc).

Experience

Essential: Previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs.

Desirable: experience in MSF or other INGOs in developing countries of at least 2years.

Language

Essential: Fluency in English & Kiswahili (written & spoken)

Desirable: Fluency in Somali (written & spoken)

Knowledge

Essential: office Equipment Maintenance. Electrical repairs/plumbing/stock management/inventory/fire equipment usage and maintenance.

Desirable: MSF protocols, standards & procedures on maintenance of equipment/electrical setup/fleet management/Biomed.

Competencies

Results and Quality Orientation

Behavioral Flexibility

Commitment to MSF principles

Stress Management

Teamwork & cooperation

Service Orientation

Closing Date: 15th November 2022

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV & motivation letter as a single PDF file by 15th November 2022 under the subject “Specialized Technician” or “Warehouse Manager” to: jobs@somalia.msf.org.

Send your application to jobs@somalia.msf.org

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