Posted:11 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Description:
Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Regular duties and responsibilities
- Provide technical support for mechanical systems and equipment throughout the hospital as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Document all mechanical activities and test results according to department policy.
- Promptly respond to system/equipment Breakdown Maintenance (BDM) request from user Departments as per policy.
- Timely complete Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for mechanical system/equipment
- Liaison with user Departments for maintenance activities and report to team leader on issues arising.
Periodic Duties/Responsibilities
- Participate in requests for special projects, such as new systems/equipment acquisition etc.
- Perform and document mechanical equipment and systems preventive maintenance as per schedule.
- Respond to maintenance requests as per department policy
- Participate in development of mechanical systems/equipment safety and device-specific in-service education to other technicians and equipment users as necessary.
- Participate in incident investigation and system/equipment performance analysis as required.
- Participate in development or review of emergency and safety plans related to use and operation of electrical system/equipment.
Qualifications and skills required:
- Diploma in mechanical engineering (Plant option) or equivalent qualifications
- 2 year's experience in a similar position.
- Should have thorough knowledge on Steam boilers and steam systems, Waste incinerator, water systems, refrigeration and air conditioning, equipment functioning and maintenance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to overcome performance barriers.
- Willingness to learn & impart knowledge
- Computer literacy.
Additional skills required:
- Aptitude in Boiler working and maintenance.
- Plumbing
- Welding and fabrication
- Basic knowledge in Air compressors and vacuum systems
- Basic knowledge in Air conditioning systems
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
