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Mechanic

Job Vacancies 27 February 2024
  • Work Location: Dagahaley
  • Start Date:1st April 2024
  • Duration: 1 year with possible extension
  • Deadline: 11th March 2024

This position is open to Kenyan Nationals only. The selected candidate will be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor.

Main Purpose

Performing autonomously, complex / advanced servicing, maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and other engines according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure vehicles are in perfect running conditions.

 

Performing autonomously and ensuring, all necessary complex / advanced maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and mechanical equipment to ensure they are in perfect condition for their use. This includes the following tasks :

  • Performing maintenance according to the instructions in the logbook, ensuring all types of services to all vehicles are done on time (i.e. mini A, medium B, and full C, and special services referred in the logbook when possible).
  • Testing all vehicles after each service is concluded and before it is handed back to its driver

  • Keeping a record of vehicle’s driver remarks, and carrying out repairs if needed (vehicles and other mechanical equipment) and filling in service, repair or vehicle log book. Reporting to the line manager any problem related to MSF vehicles

  • In the case of a breakdown, making a diagnosis, informing the line manager and after approval carrying out any complex / advanced repairs needed.

  • Following up the validity of all documents (annual inspections, insurance or any other required documents)

  • Assisting in the briefing or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance

Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, and 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 maintenance are always completed and preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.

 

Requirements

  • Education: Essential diploma in mechanics or related studies.
  • Experience: Demonstrable mechanical experience. (Minimum 2 years experience).
  • Languages: Kiswahili and mission language English are essential. Somali desirable
  • Competences

Results and Quality Orientation

Teamwork and Cooperation

Behavioural Flexibility

Commitment to MSF Principles

Stress Management

We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered (MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee) MSFCH Welcomes applications from people of all sexual or gender identities and encourages Women to apply.

The 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 will not use your personal data in any other way other than for purposes of recruitment.

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