Job Description

EXTERNAL VACANCY

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) – SOMALIA MISSION

MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:

Job Title: MAINTENANCE AGENT.

Work Location: Galkayo South-Somalia .

Start date: As soon as possible

Length of contract: Fixed term (1year) 100% with 3 months’ probation period.

Main Purpose:

Perform repair / maintenance / construction works, according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards, in order to ensure proper operations and prevent faults / deterioration of MSF equipment / installations / infrastructures.

Accountabilities:

•       Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, etc.) requested by the line manager, as well as any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager.

•       Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations / equipment / infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse, health centre, hospital, etc.), particularly in line with a preventive maintenance plan (procedures to follow, schedule, etc.).

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

•       Perform any necessary tests / checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair.

•       Ensure effective management, protection and care of work tools (including site installations under the employee’s supervision) and keep the workshop tidy.

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

•       Keep all documents related to installations / equipment / infrastructures in order and update them regularly.

•       Immediately inform 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.

•       Assist logistics department for any related work needed.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

•       Qualified Electrician with knowledge on Biomedical equipment working in following premises: MSF Base/Guest house, Hospital, Compounds (Office & Guesthouse)

Main tasks:

•       Plan installation, maintainance and repairs, if necessary, all electrical installations on MSF premises (Includes: generator sizing, installation of generators/solar/battery systems, wiring, rewiring..)

•       Plan installation, maintainance and repairs, if necessary, of all biomedical equipment.

•       Forecast spare parts need and plan requests to the supply team

•       Follow-up with the supply team to ensure availability of spare parts, tools and materials needed

•       Follow-up with the supply team to ensure proper quality (MSF) standards for spare parts, tools and materials are maintained

•       Be on-call for solving small issues

•       All other tasks assigned by supervisor within the scope of the abilities associated with the position

Experiences and Qualifications

Skills Required

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