Electrician
mbale * Full-time
CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda
Category: Administration
Total Positions:
Location: mbale
Full-time
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and controls systems
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures
• Effectively communicates with all department supervisors regarding on ongoing repairs of equipment
• Read and understand technical diagrams, blueprints, manuals and datasheets
• Supports the purchasing of electrical equipment, spares, parts and supplies
• Coordinate third-party project and service contractors and work with service providers and hired workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Use CMS to track all electrical works in the department.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical equipment and fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Conduct CMEs (define CME in full) for users of electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform general scheduled electrical inspections and maintenance for transformers, panels, circuit breakers, battery systems, lighting and other electrical components.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
• Assist the biomedical personnel in medical equipment maintenance and support as needed.
• Maintain and manage all tools and equipment related to the function
• Be available on call as and including weekends, nights, and holidays when need arises.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical equipment and systems periodically such as generators, UPS systems, etc. to ensure that they are always in good working condition.
• Ensure continuous supply of clean and safe electricity on the hospital premises
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• In the event of malfunctioning electrical systems or equipment, use test equipment and hand tools to identify the cause of a breakdown and perform corrective maintenance.
• Understand, maintain, manage, schedule and utilize the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage inventory, scheduling, document and report electrical maintenance activities.
• Complete necessary documentation, including maintenance logs and reports, during daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi and annual inspection and maintenance.
• Communicate with the relevant team members regarding project status and any necessary repairs or adjustment
• Attend and participate in department meetings as scheduled
• Attend and participate in general co-workers’ meetings as scheduled.
• Continuing Professional Development
• Maintain good knowledge of mechanical, security and ICT Systems.
• Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.
• Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.
• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)
• Compliance & Safety
• Champion electrical safety in the hospital.
• Ensure compliance with national electrical code and local building regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to electrical safety standards and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of the quality management system (SAFECARE) and other related hospital standards.
• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.
• This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.
Recommended for you
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Diploma in Electrical and Electronics engineering 5 or more years of work experience.
• Experience and capability in CMMS software is preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of energy systems including utility supplies, generators and solar systems.
• Good working knowledge of established electrical procedures and safety rules.
• Good command of English and local languages.
• Good competency in using a computer and softwares such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• COMPETENCES
• Attention to Details. Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor processes; concentrate on routine work details and organize and maintain a system of records.
• Continuous Learning. Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
• Communication Skills: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; listen well.
• Flexibility and Decisiveness: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information, while being able to stand by a decision that has the best outcome for the hospital operations.; Perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying hospital customer needs. Take quick action in a high-risk crisis; make difficult decisions and follow through; assess a situation and make an optimal and speedy decision despite limited information.
• Initiative: Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; prepare for problems or opportunities in advance; transform leads into productive outcomes; undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise without supervision.
• Innovative/Innovation: Challenge conventional practices; adapt established methods for new uses; pursue ongoing system improvement; work with concepts and ideas to create novel solutions to problems; evaluate new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.
• Policies, Process, and Procedures. Able to act following established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crises; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
• Teamwork. Able to share due credit with co-workers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers; display team spirit.
HOW TO APPLY
• This position is full-time fixed-term renewable and based in Mbale.
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Deadline: Expired
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