POSITION TITLE: CASUAL WORKER SKILLED LABOURER - (Lae Based Only)

CONTEXT

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization, founded in 1971 and working in 70 countries around the world. MSF provides medical assistance to populations in crisis, regardless of race, religion, belief or political affiliation. In PNG, MSF has been working since 2007 in Lae, Taric, Bougainville, Gulf Province and NCD Province. MSF is now working to support the Department of Health to improve access to care for patients in Lae, Jiwaka and Highlands.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Carrying out specific technical and logistics works regarding his/her qualifications, according to MSF procedures and his/her superior's instructions, in order to contribute to the construction, smooth functioning, cleanliness and repairs within MSF premises

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing work in the areas of his/her qualifications according to his/her line manager's instructions. This can include the following jobs and functions:
  • Carpentry: skilled in woodworks and able to build and repair simple structures using wood.
  • Plumbing: skilled in pipping systems, drainage and sewage. Able to fix toilets, sinks etc.
  • Masonry : skilled in cutting, dressing, and laying stone
  • Gardening: ability to cultivate, tend, and manage plants, flowers
  • Welding : skilled in metalworks (aluminum, steel etc.)
  • Performing repairs, maintenance and construction work, according to the supervisor's instructions
• Taking all necessary safety measures for each work done and ensuring the same for all his/her assistants.
• Ensuring cleanliness of common working areas.
• Ensuring proper use, storage and maintenance of the equipment and tools provided.
• Informing superiors of any incident that may occur in the course of his/her work
• Performing tasks delegated to him/her as specified below

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Call on needs base (Casual)
• Based in Morobe
• Candidates must be flexible with working hours and location

APPLICATION PROCESS

The applicants have to send their cover letter with an updated CV and a copy of any other relevant documents (Driver`s License, certificate, previous work certificates/recommendation, cover letters) to the below address:

Please clearly indicate on your application the position title and your phone number. No document will be returned. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MSFF does not provide transportation or accommodation for the written tests and interviews. Written tests and interviews will be held in Morobe since recruitment for this casual position is for Morobe based residents only.

DEADLINE: Complete applications must be received by 5:00 pm on 13^th March 2026

To Apply

To apply for this job simply click on the blue "Apply" button below. If you prefer to use email instead, please send your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#26335" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.