🔧 Job Vacancy: Mechanic (Full Time – 100%)

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Location: Liwale, Tanzania
Reporting to: Workshop Supervisor
Application Deadline: 4 May 2026 (5:00 PM)

🏥 About the Organization

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international medical humanitarian organisation providing emergency assistance to people affected by:

Armed conflict
Epidemics
Natural disasters
Exclusion from healthcare

MSF works based on:

Neutrality
Impartiality
Medical need only

🎯 Main Purpose of the Role

To independently perform advanced servicing, maintenance, and repair of MSF vehicles and mechanical equipment, ensuring all vehicles are in safe, reliable, and perfect working condition.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

🔧 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs

Perform full servicing and advanced repairs on MSF vehicles and equipment
Follow maintenance schedules (mini A, medium B, full C services)
Test vehicles after servicing before release
Diagnose breakdowns and perform repairs after approval
Keep accurate vehicle logbooks and service records
Report mechanical issues to supervisor

📋 Documentation & Compliance

Ensure all vehicle documents are valid (insurance, inspections, etc.)
Maintain service and repair records
Prepare maintenance reports before and after repairs

📦 Inventory & Tools Management

Manage spare parts and consumable stock
Maintain stock records and conduct inventories
Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment
Keep workshop clean and organized

🚗 Operational Support

Assist in training drivers on vehicle care and maintenance
Perform driving duties when required

🎓 Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Mechanics or related field
Valid driving license

💼 Experience Required

Minimum 2 years of mechanical experience
Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair

🗣️ Language Requirements

Swahili (required)
English (required)

🧠 Core Competencies

Results and quality orientation
Teamwork and cooperation
Flexibility and adaptability
Commitment to MSF principles
Service orientation
Stress management

🌍 Working Environment & Values

MSF promotes:

Inclusive and safe work environment
Zero tolerance for abuse, discrimination, or harassment
Equal opportunity for all applicants

Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

📧 How to Apply

Submit the following:

Motivation letter
CV
National ID copy
Relevant certificates
Valid driving license

📌 Email: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org
📌 Subject line: Mechanic Liwale

📍 Alternative Submission Points

MSF Office, Dar es Salaam (Ursino Estate)
MSF Guest House, Kibondo
MSF Office, Liwale

⚠️ Important Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
No application fees are charged
MSF does not sell applicant data
Recruitment is free of charge

To apply for this job email your details to MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org

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