Specialized Technician

Médecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation

MSF-Belgium is currently seeking to hire    SPECIALIZED TECHNICIAN

Main Purpose:

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, in order 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 specialised technicians and workers, if necessary, or managing a small team of workers.

Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Ensure oxygen related facilities are properly functional
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults in oxygen related equipment promptly to minimize downtime
• Perform routine checks, maintenance, and repairs on all oxygen related equipment
• Ensure that oxygen generator and cylinders are in good shape
• Replace empty cylinder from clinical department and setup new cylinder
• Maintain oxygen supply line in Operation Theatre and Intensive Care Unit
• Safely store empty and refilled cylinder in designated place
• Ensure oxygen cylinders are available enough to cover clinical needs by refilling empty cylinders regularly
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and standards
• Work closely with other technicians and departments to ensure smooth operations

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

Education  : Desirable diploma or recognized formal training in the assigned technical area

Experience: 

• Demonstrate experience in oxygen/medical gas area (minimum 2 years’ experience)
• Essential at least two years previous working experience. Desirable in Medical facilities, MSF or other NGOs
• Arabic Language (English a plus)
• Other technical skill a plus (Electricity, Water System, Sanitation, Biomed)

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

Interested candidates should fill in the following form and attach there their CV, Motivation Letter, Copies of diplomas and work certificates, References:

SPECIALIZED TECHNICIAN

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. In the event of a large number of applications being received, given the urgency of filling the position, MSF reserves the right to consider only the first applications in order of receipt or to close the vacancy before the initial closing date.
Médecins Sans Frontières, Human Resources Department – Gaza Project