Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
A worldwide movement
MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation.
Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland.
Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide.
Humanitarian action
MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.
MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments.
MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law.
Bearing witness and speaking out
MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention.
At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests.
Quality medical care
MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases.
Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.Main Purpose
Performing autonomously, complex / advanced servicing, maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and other engines according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure vehicles are in perfect running conditions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Daily check the technical conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), perform weekly check according to the MSF Logbook, refilling it when necessary, and keeping it clean to ensure it can be driven in perfect conditions.
Ensure the security of passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, observing speed limits and traffic rules in the country as well as MSF security rules in order to avoid car accidents.
Communicate all movement departure and arrival to the radio operator and record passenger details in the movement logbook.
Ensure correct loading and unloading of the vehicle
Submit the documents to the receiver of the goods.
Checking the status of delivered goods
Returning the duly completed documents to Logistics and ensure that the goods have the necessary documents.
Ensure that the vehicle is always in good conditions following instructions and guidelines of Logbook and carry out a hand over if another uses the vehicle
Ensure that your driving license are valid and in the vehicle.
Ensure all passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling and ensure non-MSF staff sign discharge of responsibility before using the vehicle.
Inform the line manager of any incident involving the transportation of passengers or goods.
Inform (in advance) the radio operator & HOD when vehicle is about to be due for maintenance.
Know how to use all types of radios, codes, call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicate with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver's position and any potential implications.
Ensure each movement’s departure and arrival is reported to the radio and entered in the driver’s movement logbook (including trip starting/ending time & mileage, and names of passengers).
Ensure fuel refill details are entered in the fuel logbook.
Ensure details of maintenance services and repairs performed on the vehicle is recorded in the vehicle maintenance logbook.
Ensure the vehicle is cleaned every morning before commencement of day shift.
Adhere to MSF protocol for all movements.
Support and assist the mechanic during scheduled maintenances (Weekly checks, Services A, B & C)
Know and respect the security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to customs, checkpoints and roadblocks. Ensure all passengers know and respect the security rules.
Monitoring traffic & security situation along movement routes while driving in order to inform radio operator with any updates that could help in security management.
Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
Education / Essential:
Minimum of SSCE qualification with ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English
2 years minimum of previous driving experience
Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs • Hold a valid driving license.
Experience:
Ability to drive both automatic and manual vehicles, buses etc
Good knowledge of locations and streets within the Federal Capital Territory Abuja and its environs
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