MAINTENANCE AGENT – Galkayo South-Somalia

EXTERNAL VACANCY

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) – SOMALIA MISSION

MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:

	Job Title	: MAINTENANCE AGENT.
	Work Location	: Galkayo South-Somalia .
	Start date	: As soon as possible
	Length of contract	: Fixed term (1year) 100% with 3 months’ probation period.

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.

Accountabilities:

• 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

• Qualified Electrician with knowledge on Biomedical equipment working in following premises: MSF Base/Guest house, Hospital, Compounds (Office & Guesthouse)

Main tasks:

• Plan installation, maintainance and repairs, if necessary, all electrical installations on MSF premises (Includes: generator sizing, installation of generators/solar/battery systems, wiring, rewiring.)

• Plan installation, maintainance and repairs, if necessary, of all biomedical equipment.

• Forecast spare parts need and plan requests to the supply team

• Follow-up with the supply team to ensure availability of spare parts, tools and materials needed

• Follow-up with the supply team to ensure proper quality (MSF) standards for spare parts, tools and materials are maintained

• Be on-call for solving small issues

• All other tasks assigned by supervisor within the scope of the abilities associated with the position

Requirements:

Education		Essential diploma or recognized formal training in the assigned technical area
Experience		Demonstrate experience in his/her technical area (minimum 2 years’ experience)
	Essential at least two years previous working experience. Desirable in MSF or
		other NGOs/MOH
Languages		Local language essential, mission language desirable.
Knowledge		Basic skills in electricity, Bio-Med, construction and Watson to do basic
		repairs.
Competencies	Commitment to MSF Principles L1
		Behavioural Flexibility L1
		Stress Management L1
	Results and Quality Orientation L1
	Teamwork and Cooperation L1
	Service Orientation L1- Results

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application by 18^th October 2025 under the subject line “MAINTENANCE AGENT”.

Your application should be submitted as a single file and must include a motivation letter, your CV, and copies of supporting documents for both your education (certificates) and professional experience (work/experience certificates) as mentioned in your CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee).

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