Are you an experienced professional? Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is hiring a LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR in Mogadishu. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 4 years of professional experience in the Supply Chain And Logistics field. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Aug, 27.
MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populationsin
need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:
Job Title: LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
Work
Location: MOGADISHU; Somalia
Start date: As soon as possible
Length of contract: Fixed term (1year) 100% with 3 months’ probation period.
Supervising the daily logistics activities and providing maintenance to the MSF equipment, facilities and
infrastructures, according to MSF standards and protocols in order to maintain the facilities in perfect conditions
and collaborate in the development of the mission.
Accountabilities
- Monitoring maintenance activities of infrastructures, management of non-medical stocks and equipment according to
MSF standards
- Ensuring the check and follow-up of facilities under the line manager's supervision through daily visits to the facilities
and reporting any anomalies or problems, evaluation of the rehabilitation needs and following up minor building
rehabilitation work according to supervisor's instructions; checking that premises observe security norms and
monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices
- Planning together with the line manager the required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/set-up
according to MSF standards
- Coordinating and leading the logistics team under his/her responsibility which includes daily supervision, monitoring of
the quality of work and the definition of each person's task, drawing up their working schedules; organizing and leading
team meetings; participating in the recruitment of team personnel and attending logistics meetings and accounting for
his activities
- Ensuring the vehicle fleet maintenance which includes planning and overseeing timely preventive and curative
maintenance of all project vehicles according to MSF standards and Instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving
habits and standard checks
- Managing and following up orders which includes collecting logistics orders coming from different departments
or health facilities; drawing up and following up orders according to the procedures in force; providing technical
support to the storekeeper, makes local purchases according to MSF supply procedures and ensures reception
conditions of freight or arriving material as well as the organization and setting up of materials before its
shipment
Other tasks include, but are not limited to
Human resource management
Direct management of the Logistics team in the field.
Ensure the tech log and the log assistant DMC, are performing their task as planned.
Prepare daily and weekly work schedules for the Log team.
Plans the annual leaves for log staff.
Keep the daily attendance of log staff.
Construction and maintenance
Supervises construction and rehabilitation taking place in the field.
Regularly checks the state of MSF structures in the field and proposes for maintenance if needed.
Water and Sanitation
Supervise the daily sanitary activities in the hospital.
Daily check and ensure cleanliness of the grease traps, manhole, water taps, drainage lines of MSF
structures
Ensure that the WatSan Supervisor (MOH) is well managing the hygienists and the entire cleanliness
of the wards is monitored.
Ensure Hospital compound and other MSF structures are well maintained.
Manages vector control and spraying in the hospital as needed.
Responsible for the inventory update of the sanitation items at the hospital and MSF compound.
EXTERNAL VACANCY
Responsible of the sustainable supply of water to hospital and MSF guesthouse with ensuring the
water quality.
Project Equipment inventory management
Monthly update of the field equipment inventories.
Send the updated inventory to Logistic manager on monthly basis.
Keep an update record of the assists in use and follow the maintenance and the repair of the faulty
equipment.
Transport
Ensure good follow up the daily movement and condition of the rented cars.
Ensure that rented cars follow sheets are filled on daily basis.
Follow up the contracts of the rented cars and prepare monthly documents for payment.
Ensure that rented cars are in a good condition as stated in the contracts and has updated required
documents and insurance.
IT and telecom
Manages IT and telecom equipment in the field.
Supervises the radios used by MSF staff and security guards in hospital.
Equipment repairs maintenance
Prepare broken equipment to be sent to Nairobi with repair form.
Ensure that the equipment (Communication, Energy, Cold Chain, IT, biomed and others), are properly
used and maintained/serviced in the field to prevent breakdowns.
Follow up the generators hours work, services, fuel and ensure the generator logbook is reflecting the
generator performance and status.
Ensure field data backup done on weekly basis.
Ensure that computer virus updates are done regularly.
Follow up of equipment under repair in NBI.
Check the cleanliness of the items and are cover when not on use
Additional Tasks:
Be flexible and be able to give assistance with different activities not included in this primary job
description.
About Mogadishu
Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.
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