MAINTENANCE AGENT AT MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) SWITZERLAND
JOB OPPORTUNITY: MAINTENANCE AGENT
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland
Position: Maintenance Agent
Location: Bauchi State, Nigeria (Place of Recruitment: Bauchi)
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 Months (with possibility of extension)
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
Eligibility: Strictly open to residents of Bauchi State only.
ABOUT MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We provide emergency medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, and natural disasters. MSF delivers aid based purely on medical need, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.
JOB PURPOSE
MSF is seeking a qualified, hands-on Maintenance Agent to execute repairs, routine maintenance, and minor construction works across MSF facilities in Bauchi State. The successful candidate will ensure that all MSF buildings, equipment, and infrastructure remain in optimal working condition, ensuring faults and deterioration are identified and addressed promptly.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Facility Maintenance & Construction: Carry out minor construction, repair, and maintenance assignments directed by the line manager. Conduct regular preventive maintenance across offices, guest houses, stores, warehouses, health centers, and hospitals.
Diagnostics & Repairs: Identify maintenance faults, diagnose technical problems, propose appropriate solutions to supervisors, and perform post-repair functionality tests.
Inventory & Asset Management: Maintain and protect work tools and equipment, keep the workshop clean and organized, and monitor stocks of materials/consumables for minor repairs, placing orders when necessary.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain and update records concerning installations, equipment, and infrastructure. Immediately report any damage, loss, theft, attempted break-ins, or other incidents to the line manager.
Inter-facility Support: Assist the logistics department with related maintenance activities, support the maintenance team at Ganjuwa Hospital when required, and carry out repair activities at ATFC and ICCM facilities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education: Secondary school education with basic literacy skills.
Experience: Previous proven experience in general maintenance work, including plumbing, electrical repairs, carpentry, or construction.
Technical Skills: Strong practical ability to execute basic repairs with good working knowledge of plumbing, electricity, electronics, and woodwork/carpentry.
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in both English and Hausa.
Values: Demonstrated commitment to the humanitarian principles of Médecins Sans Frontières.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Candidates must demonstrate:
Stress management & behavioural flexibility
Results and quality orientation
Service orientation
Teamwork and cooperation
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested and qualified candidates must submit their applications in English containing the following documents:
A complete and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A professional cover letter.
Relevant educational and professional work certificates.
Updated contact details (including present and permanent addresses and valid identification).
Contact information of previous employers available to serve as professional references.
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates meeting the minimum requirements should complete the online application via the application link provided below:
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Médecins Sans Frontières does not tolerate any requests for money, gifts, favors, or any form of favoritism during the recruitment process. Applicants are strongly advised not to pay anyone to secure this position.
