Locum Electrician/Technician

• Deadline for application: 08th October 2025
• Job Title: Locum Electrician/Technician
• Duty Station: Nairobi-Coordination, Mathare, JMW

Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. MSF is an equal opportunity Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters or persons excluded from access to health care.The organization has health projects in more than 68 countries.

MSF France has had a significance presence in Kenya since 1996. In Homa Bay, MSF France partners with the County Health Government to improve the continuum of care for HIV, Chronic Diseases and Covid 19. Currently, MSF France manages 90 beds in the adult internal medicine and TB wards in the Homa Bay County Teaching Referral Hospital to improve management of adults’ patients hospitalized and is developing and strengthening a simplified and decentralized model of chronic disease care at Primary Health Centre while supporting Differentiated Models of Care. In 2023, MSF France will implement a palliative care package that includes integrated community-based home care. Mental health and psycho-social support as well as community and patient engagement are essential components of our patient centered approach to care.

MSF France iis looking to fill the position of Daily worker/ Locum Electrician. The successful candidate reports to the Base Logistics Supervisor.

Performing autonomously, complex / advanced installation and maintenance of electrical and IT systems in all MSF facilities across Coordination and Mathare Project (offices,health structures, warehouses, etc., according to MSF standards and procedures, to ensure proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment and installations

• Ensuring all electrical installations in MSF facilities comply with MSF standards and performing autonomously and ensuring, all necessary electrical installations, maintenance and repairs, according to the supervisor’s instructions. 
• Ensuring all IT installations in MSF facilities comply with MSF standards and performing autonomously and ensuring all necessary installations,maintainance and repairs,according to the supervisor’s instructions.
• Carrying out critical rehabilitation tasks and corrective maintenance interventions and the coordination and execution of required tasks as well as installation of needed electrical equipment as defined by each project. Elaborating the necessary documentation  for carrying out energy installations projects (plans, list of materials, etc.)
• Carrying out critical rehabilitation tasks and corrective maintenance interventions and the coordination and execution of required tasks as well as installation of needed IT equipment as defined by each project. Elaborating the necessary documentation for carrying out IT installations (plans, list of materials, etc.)
• Responsible for the equipment and tools issued by MSF.
• Keeping working areas clean and tidy.
• Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to maintainance are always completedand prepares needed reports before and after any repair or required maintainance.

Education

• Essential Electrician diploma or any other Technical related certification

Experience

• Previous working experience as an electrician required (minimum 2 years’ experience)

Languages

• English and Kiswahili language essentials

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation 
• Teamwork and Cooperation 
• Behavioural Flexibility 
• Commitment to MSF Principles 
• Stress Management
• Service Orientation

Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF and a PIN certificate). 

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning the subject line “Daily Worker/Locum Electrician- Coordination“ through the APPLY NOW button below on or before by 08th October 2025.

Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. MSF is an equal opportunity Employer and does not chaThe protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF does not sell your personal data under any circumstances. If you have any questions, requests or concerns, you can contact us on [email protected]

MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee.
We will not reply to questions about the position. All necessary information can be found in this vacancy announcement.Female candidates are encouraged to applrge any application/ recruitment fee