The French Section of Médecins Sans Frontières is recruiting for its project in Katsina:
| Position: Specialized Technician – AC | Opening Date: June 25th, 2025 |
| Work Location: Katsina | End Date: June 30th, 2025 |
| Contract Type: Fixed Term |
CONTEXT
Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. MSF has been active in Katsina since February 2021 after carrying an exploratory mission that end up with an opening of the project.
Currently, MSF is running an ITFC (Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre) in Katsina in the Kofar Sauri PHCC and Turai Yar’adua Hospital and 5 ATFC (Ambulatory Therapeutic Feeding Centre) including three in Jibia LGA (Magama, Daddara, Riko,), one in Mashi LGA and one in Katsina City (Kofar Marusa).
MAIN PURPOSE
To install, maintain, and repair air conditioning systems, and other cold chain equipment including refrigerators, fridges etc and ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. This includes diagnosing issues, replacing faulty components, and performing routine maintenance. To work with both residential and commercial systems, and their responsibilities can range from basic tasks to complex repairs and project management.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Install new air conditioning units, including assembling water supply systems, pumps, air ducts, vents, wiring, and airflow control systems.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, adjusting, and replacing filters to ensure systems run efficiently.
- Diagnose issues with AC systems and other cold chain equipment and identify faulty components, and repair or replace them, including electrical and mechanical parts.
- Assess system performance, test and calibrate components like thermostats, and evaluate efficiency.
- Adhere to safety protocols and MSF standards when working with refrigerants, electrical systems, and other components.
- Accurately document work performed, including system details, repairs, and client interactions. Indicate the completion of work orders in the MEMO to be closed by the Line Manager.
REQUIREMENT
| Education | Essential: Secondary Education Desirable: Technical Degree |
| Experience | Essential: Proficiency in HVAC systems, electrical wiring, refrigeration, and troubleshooting techniques.Ability to use diagnostic tools and interpret system data to identify issues.Manual dexterity and the ability to work with tools to repair and replace parts.Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and implement them effectively.Ability to explain technical information to users and communicate effectively with team membersAbility to lift heavy equipment, work in confined spaces, and work at heights |
| Languages | Essential: Fluency in English Desirable: Local language |
CONTRACT.
208 working hours per month.
REMUNERATION
According to MSF salary scale plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.
TO APPLY
Submit ONLY your updated CV with contact details to the “Personnel Administration Manager” via email to [email protected]
Note: Subject of the email should be “Specialized Technician – AC, Katsina”
Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.
Only successful applicants will be called for the next steps and are obligated to disclose any information about family member(s) currently in the employ of MSF-France in any location.
No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the MSF recruitment process.
MSF reserves the right to refuse to hire a candidate having benefitted from any such acts. All illicit demands may be pursued through the judicial system.
MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation.
Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct and hence not acceptable.
MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage. MSF France takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.
