Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international - independent medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency aid to those impacted by armed conflict, epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters, and limited access to healthcare. With a global staff exceeding 30,000, MSF offers assistance based on need, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.
We are doctors, nurses, midwives, epidemiologists, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, logistics experts, administrators, and many other types of support staff.
JOB VACANCY: Laborer
Médecins Sans Frontières started working in the Philippines in 1984 but has a permanent presence since the Typhoon Haiyan response in 2013. The Tondo Project started in 2021 and aims to search, treat, and prevent TB. It is carried out in partnership with the Manila City Health Department and in support of the National TB Program.
There are 4 components of the project: (1) Contact Investigation and TB Preventive Treatment, (2) Active Case Finding (ACF), (3) Operational Research and (4) Health Promotion and Community Mobilization.
Main purpose of the position
MSF Laborer’s main objectives are carrying out basic technical and logistics work that does not require any special qualifications according to MSFprocedures and following the line manager's instructions in order to contribute to the construction, smooth functioning, cleanliness and repairs within MSF premises.
Main responsibilities
Assist on the set-up of activity area in the community based on the approved planning and location shared by Logistics Manager.
- Loading and unloading of materials and equipment used for set-up.
- Installation of tents, tables and chairs based on the planning given by line manager.
- Assist in the installation of cable wires and extension cables
- Making minor repairs of tent, electric fans, cable wire and other equipment used for set-up.
- Assist in ensuring the cleanliness of the activity area in the community.
- Ensuring that all items and equipment are kept as per line managers advice.
- Informing line manager of any incident may occur in the course of his/her work.
MSF offer
- Workplace: Tondo, Manila
- Type of contract: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months), that can become permanent
- Part-time, 25 hours a week, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) plus 2 Saturdays a month
- Level of position: 1 of MSF transparent function grid, with a highly competitive remuneration
- Benefits: Paid vacations, 13th month pay, HMO including qualified dependents
- Other: Multi-cultural environment, friendly and invested team, MSF events
Start date: ASAP
Requirements
- Education: None is required
- Experience: None is required
- Language: Local language
- Quality: Honesty, discretion, autonomy
- Competencies: Commitment, flexibility, stress management, results, teamwork and service
Documents to provide:
Cover letter and updated CV, with copies of work certificates relevant for the position.
Interested candidates are invited to send their application to msff-manila-recruitment@paris.msf.org
Subject of mail should be identified with: “Tondo - Laborer”
Please note that only complete and relevant applications will be considered in the process, and only successful applicants will be called for the interview in July.
The deadline for submission of application: 4th of July 2023
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
No monetary, goods or service offers, nor favouritism, will be tolerated in a recruiting process. MSF reserves the right to refuse any candidate having benefited from such acts. Any illicit solicitations can be reported to the justice system.
MSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel. We provide equal opportunity regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: Php9,000.00 - Php12,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Flextime
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid training
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flextime
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- 13th month salary
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manila: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Deadline: 07/04/2023
Expected Start Date: 07/10/2023