Specialized Technician

Reporting to: Logistics Supervisor

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Required Criteria

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Diploma in Electrical engineering

Experience:

• Essential working experience of at least 2 years in relevant jobs, experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries

Languages:

• English and Swahili (fluent, oral & written) required

Job Summary

Performing autonomously, specific complex / advanced installation, maintenance works and repairs depending on technician’s specialization (requiring special/qualifications/training), according to supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards and procedures, to ensure a proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment, installations and infrastructures.

Accountabilities

• 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. Including the following functions:
  • Qualified Electrician
  • Qualified Mechanic
  • Biomed Technician
• 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.

Mission Specific Accountabilities

• 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.

Main Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Service Orientation
• Stress Management

Application Details

MSF is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, 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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If you have any questions or requests, you can contact MSFCH-Tanzania-PAM@geneva.msf.org