Welder

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

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  Location: Uganda

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  Category: Other Services

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  Job Type: N/A

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  Salary ( UGX) : Monthly

BACKGROUND:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an International independent medical humanitarian Organization that delivers aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

Medecins Sans Frontieres - Support Unit Kampala is looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position below

Job Title:  Welder
Duty Station:  Kampala
Number of Positions: 01
Contract Duration 3 Months (Fixed term)
Expected Start Date: 1st November 2025

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performing autonomously, specific complex / advanced installation, maintenance works and repairs depending on the instructions and MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment, installations and infrastructures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Making suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF welding installations, equipment and/or vehicles and assisting logistics department for any relative work needed.

Responsible for the equipment and tools, including extinguishers, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.

Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to logistical maintenance are always completed. Preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.

Immediately informing the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work.

Working in collaboration with other specialised technicians and workers, if necessary, or managing a small team of workers.

Record the work done on the job card and timetables on a daily basis.

Work closely with other team members / specialized technicians and assist them to solve specific problems, which require experience like removing bolts, using welding, gas heating and body checking.

Adherence to MSF Principles and respect of the rules and regulations (SOPs) in the workshop at all times.

Any other relevant related tasks as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Diploma or recognized formal training in welding and metal fabrication craft two (2) certificate or coded welder from 4G to 5G.

Experience: Demonstrate experience in his/her technical area with minimum 1 year experience. Previous working experience with MSF or other INGOs is an asset.

Competences/ Skills: Results and Quality Oriented; Team Work; Flexibility; Mobility, Able to work with Multi-disciplinary and Multicultural People; Committed to MSF Principles.

Language: English and local languages

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and a detailed CV merged in a SINGLE PDF or WORD document to the HR department via email to msfch-kampala-recruitment@geneva.msf.org by the 12th October 2025 at 5:00 PM with the title of the position as the subject line OR hand deliver it to MSF Kampala Office in Muyenga. 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.