Maintenance Agent at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, FCT
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
1 year ago

Additional Details

Job ID
108430
Job Views
52

Job Description






Main Purpose




  • 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.



Main Duties and Responsibilities




  • Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, etc.) requested by the line manager, as well as any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager.

  • Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations / equipment / infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse, health centre, hospital, etc.), particularly in line with a preventive maintenance plan (procedures to follow, schedule, etc.).

  • In the event of faults / deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager and/or technical adviser.

  • Perform any necessary tests / checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair.

  • 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 with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins. Assist logistics department for any related work needed MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

  • Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

  • Analyse, manage and mitigate risk

  • Plan ahead to prvent problems and resolve any emerging ones • Carryout other work related task as may be directed by the line manager.



Minimum Qualifications




  • Education: Technical Diploma or its equivalent in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, Woodwork, Air Conditioning, Roofing, Heating, Welding, Painting, Refrigeration and Appliances Maintenance.

  • Experience: At least 2 years work experience in technical works and organising of multiple activities, preferably within MSF facility/ work environment.

  • Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs.



Minimum Required Skills:




  • Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Work Experience in developing countries or similar contexts is desirable.

  • Languages Local language essential. Mission language desirable.

  • Knowledge Essential ability to do basic repairs.



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