Objective of the Position:
Perform repair / maintenance / construction works,
according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards, in order to
ensure proper operations and prevent faults / deterioration of MSF equipment /
installations / infrastructures.
The successful candidate is expected to work from one of
the MSF offices in Nairobi, Kenya (specifically, between Coordination Office
and the MSF Kenya Supply Office.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Perform regular maintenance of MSF
installations / equipment / infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse,
health centre, hospital, etc.),
Checking and ensuring the maintenance
of MSF premises and facilities, as well as the general water supply,
electrical, walls, ceilings etc. and security conditions. In this sense, making
inspection visits to assess the rehabilitation needs of facilities.
Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, rectification of electrical, plumbing and drainage system) as well as any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager.
In the event of faults /
deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line
manager and/or technical adviser.
Supervise and check the quality of the
work carried out by subcontractors and supervise.
Perform any necessary tests / checks
to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair.
Carry out and conduct regular
preventive maintenance for all equipment installations on the premises.
Ensure that necessary corrective
maintenance/services are followed and that maintenance plans are kept up to
date.
Carrying out and updating the
electrical installations inventory in MSF missions’ facilities and performing
annual maintenance procedures and safety checks across facilities in the
project. Executing any needed tests after any repair or maintenance.
Checking the maintenance of the
various open spaces (gardens, courtyards…) and ensuring that domestic waste is
correctly discarded
Perform weekly checks and cleaning of
sand traps and other wastewater manholes around the office premise.
Ensure effective management,
protection and care of work tools (including site installations under the
employee’s supervision) and keep the workshop tidy.
Ensure that there are adequate stocks
of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; placing
orders in time.
Keep all documents related to
installations / equipment / infrastructures in order and update them regularly.
Immediately inform the line manager of
any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly about damage,
loss, theft or attempted break-ins. pitching tents and assist logistics
department for any related work needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Essential: Electrician certificate or
recognized formal training
Mandatory: Plumbing Certificate
mandatory Literacy and Basic maths (BoQs, quotations)
Knowledge
& Experience:
Mandatory
At least 2 years proven all-round
maintenance experience
At least 2 years proven technician
experience
Proven experience in pool maintenance
Ability to plan, budget and carry out
common housing infrastructure repairs
Proven carpentry, plumbing and
electrical skills.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Kiswahili
Competencies:
Commitment to MSF principles, Behavioural Flexibility,
Stress Management, Teamwork & Cooperation, Service Oriented.
How To Apply
Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the
necessary statutory documents (ID,
NSSF, NHIF and KRA PIN certificate). Candidates meeting the
above qualifications are requested to ONLY submit a motivation letter and
an updated curriculum vitae as
a single file (in pdf-format), mentioning on the subject email line “Maintenance Agent”,
to:
The
HR Coordinator
Medecins
Sans Frontieres Belgium (Kenya)
Email: MSFOCB-KENYA-RECRUITMENT@BRUSSELS.MSF.ORG
Deadline for application: 30th
March 2024