Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. Guided by neutrality and impartiality, MSF delivers care based solely on need, without discrimination. In Tanzania, MSF is currently recruiting for two important full-time positions based in Dar es Salaam.
1. COOK – MSF Tanzania
Position Title: Cook
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Location: Dar es Salaam
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports To: HR Assistant
Application Deadline: 28 April 2026 (17:00 hrs)
Job Overview
The Cook will be responsible for preparing meals for MSF staff and patients while strictly following hygiene, safety, and nutrition standards. The role ensures timely meal preparation and proper food management in support of MSF operations.
Main Purpose
To prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff according to MSF hygiene and safety standards, ensuring consistent meal quality and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare daily meals for staff according to MSF standards
- Maintain strict hygiene and food safety practices
- Monitor food stock and prepare shopping lists as needed
- Ensure meals are served on time
- Set up and clean dining areas before and after meals
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, utensils, and equipment
- Ensure safe drinking water availability where applicable
- Manage kitchen inventory and report losses or damages
- Support proper handling and maintenance of kitchen equipment
Requirements
- Basic literacy (cooking training is an advantage)
- Previous cooking experience preferred
- Good command of Kiswahili (required) and English (desirable)
- Commitment, flexibility, stress management, teamwork, and service orientation
2. STOREKEEPER (POOL POSITION) – MSF Tanzania
Position Title: Storekeeper (Pool Position)
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Location: Dar es Salaam
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Application Deadline: 28 April 2026 (17:00 hrs)
Job Overview
The Storekeeper will manage MSF warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and dispatching medical, food, and logistics supplies while ensuring compliance with MSF standards.
Main Purpose
To ensure efficient stock management and proper storage, handling, and distribution of MSF supplies to support ongoing humanitarian operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, store, and dispatch supplies according to MSF procedures
- Maintain clean and organized warehouse conditions
- Ensure accurate documentation and stock records
- Label, pack, and prepare goods for transport safely
- Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and cold chain requirements
- Supervise daily warehouse workers
- Conduct physical stock checks and reporting
- Ensure warehouse security and report losses or damages
- Follow MSF SOPs and logistics guidelines
Requirements
- Basic literacy and secondary education
- Diploma/certificate in logistics, procurement, or supply chain is an advantage
- Previous storekeeping experience preferred
- Fluent Kiswahili and English (written and spoken)
- Strong teamwork, organization, stress management, and commitment to MSF principles
Application Procedure (Both Positions)
Interested candidates must submit:
- Motivation letter
- Updated CV
- Copy of National ID
- Relevant academic/professional certificates (mandatory)
Email applications to: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org
Subject line:
- “COOK” for Cook position
- “STOREKEEPER” for Storekeeper position
Applications can also be submitted physically at:
- MSF Office, Plot No. 74, House 22, Uporoto Street, Dar es Salaam
- MSF Guest House – Kibondo
- MSF Office – Liwale, Lindi
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- No fees are charged at any stage of recruitment
- MSF maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy on abuse, discrimination, and harassment
- All selected candidates will undergo reference checks
- Women and individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
- MSF is committed to data protection and confidentiality throughout the recruitment process
