Electrical Technician

Department

Engineering

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

The incumbent will manage electrical supply and distribution, switchgear and control systems involving maintenance, technical inspection, acceptance testing/handover and third party service supervision, spares requirement assessment, pre-purchase technical appraisal and annual equipment replacement plan.

Responsibilities:

Regular Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electrical systems and equipment throughout the hospital as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance;

  
  

• Document all electrical 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 electrical system/equipment

  
  

• Liaison with user Departments for maintenance activities and report to supervisor on issues arising.

  
  

Periodic Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate and/or participate in requests for special projects, such as new systems/equipment acquisition purchase planning, development of bid specifications, etc.

  
  

• Develop with electrical supervisor Preventative Maintenance schedules and guidelines;

  
  

• Develop systems/equipment safety and device-specific in-service education to other techniciansandequipment users as necessary

  
  

• Perform incident investigation and system/equipment performance analysis as required.

  
  

• Develop or review emergency and safety plans related to use and operation of electrical system/equipment.

  
  

Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical engineering (power option) or equivalent qualifications

  
  

• At least 2 years experience in a similar position.

  
  

• Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.

  
  

• Competent in technical operation and maintenance of HV/LV distribution, switchgear, aptitude in instrumentation and controls, Diesel generators, steam boilers, laundry, kitchen equipment

  
  

• Excellent communication with interpersonal skills, high integrity, reliable, very good analytical and organizational skills.

  
  

• Ability to overcome performance barriers.

  
  

• Willingness to learn & teach