Project summary:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
Médecins Sans Frontières – Belgium (MSF – Belgium)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF – Doctors without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization 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.
Job Details
Title of position: Driver/Mechanic
Status of position: Full Time Position
Location: MSF Coordination, Freetown
main objective and responsibilities of the position
Transporting MSF staff, patients and materials under good safety conditions and responsible for the fleet maintenance and the appropriate use and maintenance of MSF vehicles, in accordance with MSF rules, standards and protocols in order to have the vehicles in optimal running conditions
As driver, performing the tasks of transporting authorized goods and passengers in an MSF vehicle, ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country’s traffic rules and MSF security rules in order to provide a safe, smooth and efficient service. Responsibilities are same as stated in the Driver JP (as per attached).
As mechanic, in charge of maintaining all MSF vehicles and generators, ensuring that they are in good working condition and that they have the necessary materials and equipment, such as tools, emergency box, radio, spare parts, etc. Tasks includes fixing minor mechanical problems and liaising with the Fleet Supervisor for major mechanical problems. Ensuring that staff have and uses the appropriate protective materials
Maintaining up to date and accurate department stock cards and tracking the consumption and condition of products dedicated to MSF vehicles. Using materials according to MSF policies and procedures and in collaboration with the Supply Chain Supervisor, preparing the monthly LPO
For the fleet management, responsible for planning and organizing the weekly check-up and service of the vehicles according to MSF policies and procedures. After every service, repair and check-up, completing the necessary documents, such as logbook, check-up sheet and monthly report. Reporting any mechanical breakdown to the Field Logistician
Ensuring that all cars have the required papers and equipment (road-books, triangle, fire extinguisher, road triangle, spare oil, coolant, map, insurance driver licenses, matriculation, etc.)
With the Logistics Manager, identifying training needed by the drivers and making appropriate recommendations regarding the appropriate trainer
Preparing monthly roster for drivers
Providing the field log with a monthly report addressing at a minimum, the progression of activities, the difficulties encountered and the plan of action for the coming months
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
Education Essential literacy, Driving license and basic mechanic skills
Experience Minimum 2 years related experience
Languages Mission language and local language essential
Knowledge Essential good knowledge of the area of work and basic mechanics
Application Details
Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, National ID, work certificates from previous employment – No original documents to be submitted
Email: [*****]
Applications can be submitted to following MSF Belgium Office Locations:
FREETOWN:
MSF Belgium Office, 49k Ronsab Drive, Off Spur Road, Freetown.
KENEMA:
MSF Hanga Hospital, Main gate watchman post
BOAJIBU:
Main gate guard post MSF Boajibu Office
Please indicate “Vacancy Driver/Mechanic” on the envelope
Application deadline: 2nd July 2024 – 5 pm – no late applications will be accepted
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.
Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.
