Job Description:
Performing autonomously, specific complex / advanced installation, maintenance works and repairs depending on technician’s specialization, according to supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards and procedures, to ensure a proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment, installations and infrastructures.
Responsibilities:
- Performing autonomously, all necessary complex / advanced installations, maintenance and repairs (i.e. requiring special qualifications/training), according to the supervisor’s instructions and executes any needed tests after any repair or maintenance.
- Making suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF electrical 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, 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 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 break-ins
- Working in collaboration with other specialized technicians and workers, if necessary, or managing a small team of workers.
- Performing the electrical installations/works meet safety standards in accordance with MSF standards.
- Diagnosing problems and provides solutions when electrical installations show signs of defects or malfunction and troubleshoots causes for malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Performing scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment.
- Properly sizing electrical loads and cables in accordance with the power supply equipment.
- Preparing technical drawings and schematics, wiring diagrams, and designs of electrical installations.
- Assigning equipment and usage schedules and ensure timely equipment maintenance.
- Reporting electrical faults and submit regular maintenance reports to the supervisor.
- Performing maintenance of generators, washing machines, fridges, and water dispensers.
- Perform maintenance of air conditioners.
- Maintain an inventory records of all equipment, tools, spare parts, materials under his/her responsibility.
- Responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, upgrading and installation of all plumbing.
- Responsible for minor repair, maintenance and assembly of furniture and carpentry works.
- Conduct regular visits to all MSF premises.
- Follow up the expiring dates and services of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
- Follow up the maintenance plan and schedule
- Provide support to the field (projects) and other emergencies upon required.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Electrical engineering
- Essential working experience of at least 2 years in relevant jobs, experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries
- English and Swahili (fluent, oral & written)
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Behavioural Flexibility
- Commitment to MSF Principles
- Service Orientation
- Stress Management
Application Process:
All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV and copy of relevant professional certificates not later than Tuesday, June 03rd 2025 at 5:00 pm. Please quote the job title on the email subject “SPECIALIZED TECHNICIAN” Please send your application to the email address MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org. The applications can also be sent to P.O.Box 83 or can also be submitted at MSF offices situated in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District or at Plot N° 74, House 22, UPOROTO Street, URSINO Estate South, Dar se Salaam.or at MSF office situated in Liwale, Lindi.
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