| Position: Mechanic | Opening Date: 5th DECEMBER 2023 |
| Work Location: Katsina | End Date: 12th DECEMBER 2023 |
| Contract: Fixed Term |
Context
Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, not-for-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in distress, 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 under the Emergency-Cell.
Currently, MSF is running an ITFC (Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre) in Katsina in the Kofar Sauri PHCC and 5 ATFC (Ambulatory Therapeutic Feeding Centre) Four in Jibia LGA (Magama, Daddara, Gubi Magaria, Riko, ) and one in Katsina City (Kofar Marusa).
Main Purpose
Performing autonomously, complex / advanced servicing, maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and other engines according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure vehicles are in perfect running conditions.
Accountabilities
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performing autonomously and ensuring, all necessary complex / advanced maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and mechanical equipment to ensure they are in perfect condition for their use. This inclues the following tasks :
- Performing maintenance according to the instructions in the logbook, ensuring all type of services to all vehicles are done on time (i.e. mini A, medium B and full C, and special services referred in logbook when possible).
- 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)
- Assisting in the briefing or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance
- 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 in the cars, mechanic workshop and generator location/s, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining, and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
- Keeping working area clean and tidy.
- Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to maintenance are always completed and preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance
Minimum Requirements
| Education | Essential diploma in mechanics or related studies. |
| Experience | Demonstrable mechanical experience. (Minimum 2 years experience). |
| Languages | Basic mission language and local language essential |
| Competences/Skills | Essential driving license for vehicles |
| Results and Quality Orientation L1Teamwork and Cooperation L1Behavioural Flexibility L1Commitment to MSF Principles L1Service Orientation L1Stress Management L2 Computer Literacy: Good command of Word, Excel |
Contract
208 working hours per month
The application must include
- Complete CV with Cover letter and copies of all certificates and diplomas mentioned in the CV
- Applicant Contact details and ID, and contact of references mentioned in the application
To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply using the following link:
CLICK TO APPLY
Hard copy applications can be dropped at the following address :
Plot 7, Block J, New Government House Road, Modoji Katsina
Deadline for the submission of applications: 12th December 2023 by 4:00pm
Please make sure to submit your application on or before this date.
Only successful applicants will be called for 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 hiring 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.
