Date Of Issue: 12th April 2013
Deadline For Application : 19th April 2013
Job Title :Maintenance Logistician
Duty Station/Mission : Nairobi, Kenya/Msf Belgium
Duration : Fixed Term Contract, Extendable
Deadline For Application : 19th April 2013
Job Title :Maintenance Logistician
Duty Station/Mission : Nairobi, Kenya/Msf Belgium
Duration : Fixed Term Contract, Extendable
The successful candidate will be under the direct supervision of
the Field Logistician.
Objectives of the Position:
To ensure correct maintenance and efficiency of the medical structures within the Kibera Project, including - electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
1. Rehabilitation, Construction and Storage
- Ensures that all
the medical structures and equipment are maintained and working
efficiently.
- Ensures that the
“maintenance calendar” is implemented as planned and that all the
electrical, plumbing and structural fixtures are maintained or immediately
repaired if damaged.
- Rotates within
the MSF medical structures to assess the repairs and maintenance needs of
the facilities.
- Ensures that all
the security measures (alarms, fences, gates, guards, keys, locks and padlocks
including fire prevention measures) are in place in all structures.
- Supports the
medical team to check the cold chain and ensures that the power back up
for the fridges is functioning well.
- Assists in the
supervision of sub-contracted logistical work done in the clinics.
2. Ongoing Logistical Services
- Monitors the
proper electrical and water supply flowing into the medical structures and
notifies the Field Logistician in case of disconnection or interruptions.
- Ensures the
proper supply (quantity and quality) and storage of fuel for the
generators.
3. Communication/Communication Equipment Maintenance
- In collaboration
with Field Logistician, ensures that all users are well trained and that
the equipment is serviced and repaired correctly.
- Performs basic
maintenance and trouble-shooting for minor communication equipment
problems.
- Informs the
Field logistician of any malfunctioning VHF/HF in the clinics that needs
repairs
- Together with
Field Logistician, assesses the project’s needs for communication
equipment.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: Minimum Diploma level in Engineering or related field
Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in a similar or related function
Skills/Competences: Efficient, independent (can-work with limited supervision), flexible and proactive. Must know how to organize work load and multi-task.
Language: Proficiency in written and oral English & Kiswahili.
Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae mentioning on the envelop/email subject line, “Maintenance Log- Kibera”, to :
The Field HR Manager
Medecins Sans Frontieres Belgium
P.O. Box 38897-00623, Nairobi
Email: msfocb-nairobi-support-admin@brussels.msf.org
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
MSF is an equal-opportunity Employer
MSF is an equal-opportunity Employer
