Posted:Oct 1
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Description:
Mission Statement: "Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God." The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It is a non-profit faith-based organization, a ministry of Africa Gospel Church and in partnership with World Gospel Mission. It has a capacity of 300 beds and offers a wide-range of quality and affordable primary and specialized healthcare services. Through partnerships with various organizations, long term and visiting physicians (Facilitated through Samaritan’s Purse), provide Tenwek patients with expertise in hospital care, out-patient treatment (Supported through USAID), and HIV/AIDS care through the PEPFAR program. Tenwek is also supported by Friends of Tenwek (FOT), a U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated to devel
Job Description
Job Purpose:
- The Mechanical Technician – Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning will be responsible for conducting inspection, installation, testing, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning systems at the Cardiothoracic Centre to ensure their efficient and reliable operation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and resolve Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning equipment faults in a timely manner.
- Carry out installation, testing, and commissioning of Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning works.
- Conduct periodic preventive maintenance of Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning equipment.
- Proactively inspect Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning installations and identify potential issues.
- Perform reactive repair and maintenance of Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning systems as required.
- Assist in diagnosing faults in other mechanical installations when assigned.
- Collect and document information on mechanical installations for input into the Integrated Health Information Management System (I-HMIS).
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, or related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience working with Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning installations and related equipment.
- Membership with a relevant professional body is desirable.
- Previous experience with AHUs, Split Units, VRFs, VRVs, extract fans, and refrigerators.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and self-drive with ability to work under minimal supervision.
- A committed Christian with values aligned to Tenwek Hospital’s mission.
Deadline: 10th October 2025
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
