Mechanic

Job Description

 MSF BELGIUM VACANCY

(Internal/ External)

MECHANIC RESERVE POOL

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) 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: Mechanic

Status of position: Full Time

Duration of contract:       Reserve Pool

Location: Hangha (Kenema District) – MSF Hospital

Salary: Based on the organization scale

Main responsibilities of the position

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 run-ning conditions.
Accountabilities

• Performing autonomously and ensuring, all necessary complex / advanced maintenance and repair of MSF vehi-cles and generators 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 type of services to all vehi-cles are done on time (i.e. mini A, medium B and full C, and special services referred in logbook when possi-ble). 
• Testing all vehicles and generators after each service is concluded.
• Keeping record of vehicle’s driver remarks, and carrying out repairs if needed (vehicles and generators) and filling in service, repair or vehicle log book. Reporting to the line manager any problem related to MSF vehicles and generators.
• 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, execut-ing 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 maintenance are always completed and preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.

Requirements

Application Details

Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, certificates/diplomas, labour card, work certificates from previous employment. No original documents to be submitted

Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Belgium office or sent to MSFOCB-kenema-recruitment@brussels.msf.org 

Application deadline: May 22nd, 2026– 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.

Please indicate MECHANIC  – KENEMA on the envelope or in the subject line of your email. 

NB: Thanks to note that the application of PIN CODED people or VOLUNTEERS is not admissible for this recruitment.

MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process

HR Department