MAINTENANCE AGENT AT MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) SWITZERLAND

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MAINTENANCE AGENT AT MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) SWITZERLAND

Location: Bauchi State, Nigeria

Place of Recruitment: Bauchi

Job Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 6 Months, with possibility of extension

Qualification: Secondary School Education

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026 at 4:00 PM

Eligibility: Only residents of Bauchi State are eligible to apply.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation providing emergency assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, exclusion from healthcare and natural disasters.

MSF provides assistance based on medical needs, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

JOB PURPOSE

MSF is seeking a qualified and practical Maintenance Agent to carry out repairs, routine maintenance and minor construction works at its facilities in Bauchi State.

The successful candidate will help ensure that MSF buildings, equipment and installations remain in good working condition and that faults and deterioration are identified and addressed promptly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carry out minor construction, repair and maintenance works as assigned by the line manager.
2. Conduct regular preventive maintenance of MSF facilities, including offices, guest houses, stores, warehouses, health centres and hospitals.
3. Identify maintenance faults, diagnose problems and propose appropriate solutions to the supervisor.
4. Perform necessary tests after repairs to confirm that equipment and installations are functioning properly.
5. Maintain and protect work tools and equipment and ensure the workshop remains clean and organised.
6. Monitor stocks of materials and consumables required for minor repairs and place orders when necessary.
7. Maintain and update documents relating to installations, equipment and infrastructure.
8. Report damage, loss, theft, attempted break-ins and other problems to the line manager immediately.
9. Assist the logistics department with related maintenance activities.
10. Support the maintenance team at Ganjuwa Hospital when required.
11. Carry out repair activities at ATFC and ICCM facilities when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Secondary school education, with basic literacy skills.
2. Previous experience in maintenance work, including plumbing, electrical repairs, carpentry or construction.
3. Practical ability to carry out basic repairs.
4. Good knowledge of plumbing, electricity, electronics and woodwork or carpentry.
5. Proficiency in English and Hausa.
6. Commitment to the principles of Médecins Sans Frontières.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Candidates should demonstrate stress management, behavioural flexibility, results and quality orientation, service orientation, teamwork and cooperation.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates must submit their applications in English and provide the following documents:

1. A complete and updated CV.
2. A cover letter.
3. Relevant educational and work certificates.
4. Updated contact details, including present and permanent addresses and identification.
5. Contact information for previous employers who can serve as references.

HOW TO APPLY

Eligible applicants who meet the minimum requirements should complete the online application form using the link below.

Application Link

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

MSF does not tolerate requests for money, gifts, favours or any form of favouritism during recruitment. Applicants should not pay anyone to secure this position.