Regional Technical Referent

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) translates to ‘doctors without borders’. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of professionals working in health and medical care, logistics, administration, communications, skilled trades – all bound together by our charter and serving people in need. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation.

MSF was founded in 1971 in Paris by a group of journalists and doctors. Today, we are a worldwide movement of over 69,000 people.

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Regional Technical Referent

Main Purpose

Reporting to Logistics Coordinator, the incumbent will be the primary focal point responsible for applying his/her expertise into field projects and providing strategical technical support to coordination and field teams in the countries in his/her region according to MSF policies, guidelines, and procedures in order to support the broader operational objectives of the mission.

Specific accountabilities include but are not limited to

As a position hosted in the Kenya Office Support Hub, the RTR for Biomed-Lab will be responsible for:

  • Following the internal regulations and rules set by the Médecins Sans Frontières contracting entity
  • Reporting on activities and movements while in Kenya to the Logistic Coordinator
  • Advising the LogCo on decision-making related to biomedical concerns when required
  • Validating service providers and product-supplier partnerships in Kenya and the wider region, particularly for medical devices and spare parts
  • Implementing new policies, procedures, and deployment of equipment

Under the line management of the HQ Biomed & Cold Chain Advisor:

  • Responsible for an area of expertise focused on biomedical support for laboratory equipment used within MSF-OCA
  • Maintaining strong collaboration with HQ laboratory advisors for relevant countries and in-country laboratory focal points. This includes support during ad-hoc repairs of laboratory equipment requiring input from both users and biomedical technicians, as well as participation in planning stages for new laboratory activities within MSF projects and country programs
  • Providing support for the installation, maintenance, and repair of standard laboratory equipment used by Médecins Sans Frontières
  • Supporting non-standard laboratory equipment, including locally purchased equipment, depending on available time, technical capacity, and access to information, either through direct technical assistance or by coordinating with relevant suppliers
  • Organizing and facilitating training sessions on behalf of MSF-OCA
  • Providing third-line technical support to missions within his or her assigned portfolio
  • Updating documentation, including the Logistics Expertise Website, and supporting and/or leading updates of MSF tools and systems

Requirements

Education

  • Degree in Biomedical Engineering/Technology, Electronics, Electromechanics, or Medical Laboratory Technology

Experience

  • Experience in international NGO field projects is required; experience with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an added advantage
  • Significant professional experience (at least 2 years) in the relevant specialty area is required
  • Strong knowledge of project management, team management, and training methodologies
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, especially maintenance and repair

Mobility

  • Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50% of the time) to missions and headquarters locations

Languages

  • Fluent in English and Kiswahili is essential

Technical Skills

  • Ability to evaluate the proper maintenance of laboratory equipment
  • Ability to establish and implement preventive maintenance procedures
  • Ability to maintain standard laboratory equipment using external documentation and technical support where necessary
  • Ability to assess the environmental and electrical safety of laboratory equipment

Competencies

  • Strategic Vision
  • Leadership
  • People Management and Development
  • Service Orientation
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Commitment to Médecins Sans Frontières Principles
  • Stress Management

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://msf.or.ke/regional-technical-referent?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline May 22, 2026

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