DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS INDIA || Vacancy Announcement || Maintenance Agent (OCBA Asia Mission)
Background
Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI)/Médecins Sans Frontières provides medical assistance during natural and manmade disasters through establishment of healthcare centres, implementing medical programs for critical illnesses on its own or with partners, working for creating medical awareness and capacity building and carry out/sponsor research to provide strategic input on relevant medical treatment options in India.
DWBI offers assistance to people in need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
GENERAL:
Location: Zokhawthar, Champhai (Mizoram)
Number of positions available: 1 (full-time position)
Availability: 12 months, with possible extension
Starting date: January 2025
Last application date: 14th December 2025
Number of Position: 1
Benefits:
•Salary: INR 27,500 gross/month (non-negotiable)
•30 days annual leave; 12 days of National Holidays (all leave types will be pro-rated based on hire date); Sick leaves are as per the Medical guidelines of DWBI.
•13th month salary benefit (pro-rated based on hire date).
•Contributions made for statutory benefit programs such as Provident Fund.
•Accidental insurance cover for employee.
•DWBI provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per DWBI’s health care policy.
•A stimulating, professional environment in an international organization.
Main purpose of Post:
Perform repair / maintenance / construction works, according to the supervisor’s instructions and DWBI standards, in order to ensure proper operations and prevent faults / deterioration of DWBI equipment / installations / infrastructures.
Functional and Hierarchical Lines:
The position is hierarchically and functionally answerable to Logistics Supervisor and Logistics Manager respectively.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
•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 DWBI 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.
Some other Accountabilities:
Construction
•Monitor and perfom construction and rehabilitation jobs in close coordination with the technical responsible.
•Report on construction and maintenance work to the technical responsible.
•Collaborate with contractors if required by the technical responsible.
Cold chain/ Energy/ BioMed
•Perform Cold Chain maintenance as per protocol.
•Perform the energy equipment (generator, inverters and battery etc) maintenance as per procedures.
•Perform periodic maintenance of Biomed equipments in the project as per protocol.
•Produce a tools and equipment inventory monthly.
Safety and Security
•Perform the fire safety checklist and inspection periodically and insure the implementation as per guideline.
•Inspect all location for other workplace safety hazards.
Administration
•Receive all Job requests for work from different department.
•Prepare request and order with relevant department.
•Insure a proper planning of activities with supervisor.
•Ensure the filing of all document related to his/ her field of activity.
•Inform supervisor and Supply responsible of any broken equipment or movement of assets.
Other tasks
•Maintain the cleanliness in working area.
•Cover for Technical responsible whenever required.
•Perform purchase of related maintenance items/tools as and when required following the procurement procedures according to DWBI standards and protocols in coordination with supply responsible.
•Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description.
Requirements:
Education:
•Essential High Schools.
Experience:
•Previous experience of maintenance related work desirable.
Languages:
•Local language essential. Mission language desirable.
Knowledge:
•Basic knowledge of electrical/plumbing/carpentry essential.
Competencies:
•Commitment to DWBI Principles L1
•Behavioural Flexibility L1
•Stress Management L1
•Results and Quality Orientation L1
•Teamwork and Cooperation L1
•Service Orientation L1- Results
Please send your CV and motivation/cover letter (in a single PDF file only), stating your motivation and what can you contribute to the position, with the subject Ref: Maintenance Agent to msfe-mizoram-hrfin@barcelona.msf.org on or before 14th December 2025.
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Doctors Without Borders is an equal opportunity employer