Electrician

Overview

Electrician

Deployement of the container with extendable solar panels in Ourang, in eastern Chad, where MSF teams are providing healthcare for the 50,000 refugees who fled violence in neighbouring Sudan. Chad, November 2023. Jan Bohm / MSF

Electricians play a critical role in ensuring the proper functioning and safety of all electrical and energy systems across our facilities, including offices, health structures, and warehouses.

From carrying out advanced electrical installations to coordinating repairs and maintenance, Electricians maintain systems that are essential for our medical and humanitarian work.

• Perform complex and advanced installation and maintenance of electrical and energy systems in all MSF facilities, including offices, health structures, and warehouses.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with MSF standards.
• Autonomously carry out electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs as per supervisor’s instructions.
• Execute critical rehabilitation tasks and corrective maintenance interventions.
• Coordinate and install necessary electrical equipment for each project.
• Prepare documentation for energy installation projects (plans, material lists, etc.).
• Maintain and update the electrical installations inventory in MSF facilities.
• Perform annual maintenance procedures and safety checks across all facilities.
• Test electrical systems following any repairs or maintenance work.
• Identify and coordinate local technical workers for training, contracting, and supply.
• Provide suggestions and support for necessary repairs or maintenance.
• Assist the logistics department with urgent electrical needs.
• Manage stock of consumable items for electrical installations, ensuring proper inventory and preventing shortages.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of equipment and tools, including safety checks and renewals.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Complete and maintain all record sheets and books related to maintenance.
• Prepare reports before and after repairs or required maintenance.

• Essential Electrician diploma or recognised formal training.
• Minimum two years’ working experience as an electrician.
• Proficiency in both the local and mission languages.

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