In order to apply for this position, Applications must be submitted in the CV box at the entrance of MSF Swiss Office in Karari locality (Riyad Thawra, house number 1528), Khartoum State.

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MSF-Swiss is seeking to employ 1 (one) qualified candidate in the Khartoum Project for the position of Maintenance Agent.

Main Purpose of the position:

Perform repair / maintenance / construction works, according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards, in order to ensure proper operations and prevent faults / deterioration of MSF equipment / installations / infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, etc.) requested by the line manager, as well as any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager. 
• Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations / equipment / infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse, health centre, hospital, etc.), particularly in line with a preventive maintenance plan (procedures to follow, schedule, etc.). 
• In the event of faults / deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager and/or technical adviser. 
• Perform any necessary tests / checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair. 
• Ensure effective management, protection and care of work tools (including site installations under the employee’s supervision) and keep the workshop tidy. 
• Ensure that there are adequate stocks of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; placing orders in time. 
• Keep all documents related to installations / equipment / infrastructures in order and update them regularly. 
• Immediately inform the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins. 
• Assist logistics department for any related work needed.

Context Specific Responsibilities

• Support the logistics team in assessments, rehabilitation works, and preventive maintenance planning for both MSF and MoH structures under support.
• Liaise with MoH maintenance teams where co-managed hospitals are concerned, supporting knowledge transfer and capacity building.
• Support maintenance activities in Al Ban Jadeed Hospital, Umdawanban Hospital, and PHCs (e.g., Ad Babiker, Sharwani, Shahida Nada), ensuring functionality of medical and non-medical infrastructure.

Requirements

Education: Literacy essential.

Experience: Previous experience desirable

Language: Fluent Arabic is essential. English is desirable.

Knowledge: Essential ability to do basic repairs.

All applications should at the minimum include:

• Complete CV, detailing the applicant’s education, professional experience
• Cover letter detailing your motivation for this specific position
• Copies of relevant diplomas and certificates mentioned in the CV
• Accurate contact information (candidate’s primary and secondary phone number)
• Copy of the National identification document (National Number/national ID/Passport)
• Contact information of previous employer(s) and other references

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Applications for this position must be submitted in the CV box at the entrance of MSF Swiss Office in Karari locality (Riyad Thawra, house number 1528), Khartoum State.

The application deadline for this position is 3 November 2025 at 16:00. Any submissions after this deadline will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. In this recruitment process, candidates will have to pass a written test and an interview.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process, to have all the necessary information and documents to proceed with the recruitment, validate your application, and select the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially and will be destroyed after 12 months. Only those involved in the recruitment process have access to it. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances.

In order to apply for this position, Applications must be submitted in the CV box at the entrance of MSF Swiss Office in Karari locality (Riyad Thawra, house number 1528), Khartoum State.