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Full-time
Automobile Mechanic Job at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
Job Description
Medecins Sans Frontieres – Support Unit Kampala is looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position below;
Job Title: Automobile Mechanic
Expected Start Date: ASAP
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carrying out tasks with regards to servicing, repair and maintenance of MSF vehicle fleet and motorised engines in the workshop according to MSF standards and procedures and the Supervisor’s instructions, in order to ensure the proper running of the vehicles and equipment.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- In charge of maintaining all MSF vehicles and generators, ensuring that they are in good working condition and that they have the necessary materials and equipment.
- Performing tasks as per the Supervisor’s instructions, testing vehicles after each service is concluded and before it is handed back to the driver including but are not limited to the following
- Carrying out A services on vehicles and basic services on motorized engines (generators, pumps, etc.), according to the instructions listed in the logbook or MSF documents, and if possible, assisted by the drivers. Carrying out B services and assisting with B and C services for vehicles, and major services for motorized engines, under the line managers supervision.
- Performing maintenance activities of all motorized machinery – specifically generators as well as other mechanical installations.
- Filling in the logbook the type of service provided, spare parts, repairs and maintenance carried out in each vehicle and motorized machinery and mechanical installations.
- Filling in stock cards of spare parts and carrying out physical stock inventory on a regular basis.
- Supervising vehicle documentation completeness registration papers, insurance, radio licenses, etc.) and informing line manager if something is missing or soon expiring Ensuring cleanliness of the common working areas.
- Ensuring proper use, storage and maintenance of the equipment and tools provided. Assisting in identifying spare parts, consumables and tools required for all vehicles and reporting material needs and informing the line manager about levels of stock and quality of different spare parts and consumables.
- Informing the line manager of any mechanical or other problems related to the vehicles and when repairs are required as a result of inappropriate driving or use of vehicles and equipment.
- Ensuring personal safety and reduction of accident rates at work.
- If requested by the line manager, assist in briefing and training of drivers regarding servicing and maintenance of vehicles about the correct use and basic maintenance of all types of engines.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and a detailed CV merged in a SINGLE PDF or WORD document to msfch-kampala-recruitment@geneva.msf.org by/the 22nd April 2026 at 5:00
PM with the title of the position as the subject line. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. If you have no news within 2 weeks from the deadline, you can consider that you have not been pre-selected.”
Shortlisted candidates contacted for interviews will be required to come with original copies of academic documents, previous work certificates or a letter of introduction from the current employer.
At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of. our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for the patients and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
By submitting your application, you consent to MSF Staff using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate?
Please note that applying to MSF is free of charge, MSF does not charge applicants to consider their application.
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