Vacancies: Emergency Logistician, Polyvalent Logistician,
Medicines Sans Frontiers France (MSF-F) is a medical humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO), neutral and independent. We offer free assistance to populations in need. We work in more than 60 countries around the world and have developed programs to respond to emergencies such as disease outbreaks (e.g. meningitis epidemic in Nigeria in 2009), man made disasters (war torn countries) or natural disasters (e.g. trauma care response to the Haiti earthquake in 2010). We have also developed longer term medical programs, for example in countries where there is a lack of access to comprehensive medical care.
MSF always attempts to provide Quality and free of charge care to our patients, providing the necessary resources to allow us to achieve our established objectives. We also try to provide optimal working conditions for our teams including a social package such as free health care.
MSF-France has been in Nigeria since 1996 and has run a trauma center in Port Harcourt since 2005, Since June 2008, in close collaboration with Jigawa Ministry of Health, MSF has been active in Jahun General Hospital with the objective of improving access to obstetric and neonatal care for women of childbearing age in order to reduce the maternal and neonatal mortality rates and increase the quality and quantity of care for women with existing fistula. For this reason, MSF is presently seeking applicants for the following positions:
Position: Emergency Logistician
Location: Abuja, FCT
Requirements
- Candidate should have knowledge of principles of supply, electricity, constitution, water and sanitation and mechanics
- Must be able to function effectively in complex work environment, set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
- Familiarity with computer word-processing and spreadsheet is essential
- Willingness to travel and work in remote and/or insecure environments
- Experience in similar position is an added advantage
- Familiarity with MSF practice and protocols is an added advantage
- Ability to speak Hausa language is an added advantage
Main responsibilities will include:
- Logistics kits and tools preparations
- Logistics explo with ER team
- Safety Road assessment
- General log support to the bases
Position: Polyvalent Logistician
Location: Abuja, FCT
Requirements
- Knowledge of principles of electricity, construction, water and sanitation
- Must be able to provide building and installation maintenance
- Familiarity with computer word-processing and spreadsheet is an added advantage
- Experience in similar position is an added advantage
Main responsibilities will include
- Installing and setting up material and equipment for MSF programs in Abuja
- Carrying out the maintenance, follow up and repair of MSF’s installations or equipment used in MSF Abuja compounds (office, stores and residences).
- Being responsible for his /her (hereafter referred to as “his”) tools and equipment
- Observation of any personnel under his supervision
- Stock management for office supplies and logistics items
Remuneration: Will be discussed at the interview
How to Apply:
All Interested applicants should send their application (including curriculum vitae, motivation letter answering to requirements listed above, copy of diplomas and contact information including phone number) to: msff-abuja-adm@paris.msf.org or at MSF offices in Jahun or Jabi District of Abuja (across from Jabi Lake). Please indicate for which post you are applying.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 31st January 2012 at 5:00pm
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
