Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Reports to: Electrical
Maintenance Engineer
Established in 1988, the
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is an internationally recognized center
of excellence for research on HIV infection and related diseases, contributing
knowledge on the revolving epidemic, the evaluation of innovative health care
options, treatment and prevention, and the development of health policy and
practice in Africa and worldwide. The Unit’s head offices are located at the
Uganda Virus Research Institute- Entebbe Campus, and the main research
activities in Masaka, Kalungu, Kampala and Wakiso districts, including the
peri-urban areas of Entebbe.
Job Summary: The MRC/UVRI Engineering Assistant will be
responsible for all the electrical and HVAC equipment & infrastructure of
the Unit and ensure its functionality at all times across all the field
stations. The incumbent will also conduct a scheduled maintenance programme and
ensure that planned maintenance outages are aligned with research activity to
minimise disruption. The job holder will also ensure all electrical and power
installations are safe, secure and adequately maintained.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assemble,
install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment,
appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. - Diagnose
malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment
and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the
problem. - Inspect
electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards,
defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance
with codes. - Ensuring
that maintenance works that are carried out are of high standard and best
practice. - Perform
planned maintenance works of electrical equipment and HVAC as per
scheduled. - Ensuring
that all activities and installations comply with best practice in
electrical installation and relevant electrical safety standards. - Regularly
inspect and keep in good order, the Unit’s electrical and HVAC
installations to ensure their continued availability and serviceability. - Actively
monitor the status of the nitrogen plant and nitrogen stocks at the MRC
Entebbe facility. - Responsible
for monitoring the service hours’ status of MRC nitrogen plant, air
conditioners and freezers. - Ensure
quick response to all emergency repairs service for all breakdowns and
outages promptly and efficiently and ensure “on call”
maintenance emergency support 24/7. - Carry
out routine service of freezers, water stills, air conditioners and
generators in Entebbe. - Ensure
the safety of the MRC workshop facility in Entebbe. - Respond
quickly to electrical installation and HVAC faults reported in Masaka, Kyamulibwa,
Kampala and Entebbe. - Ensure
that the sample temperature monitoring system is operational and produce
test-runs weekly. - Regularly
check on the operation/working order of toilets, doors, windows,
fasteners, switches and the general condition of all Entebbe MRC
buildings.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the MRC vacancy should hold a Diploma in Electrical
Engineering from a recognised institution - Practical
experience with Electrical, Refrigeration and ventilation equipment (cold
store) and installations & maintenance of solar power - A
minimum of five years’ experience in a busy industrial setting - Proficiency
in measuring instruments and hands-on experience in wiring and installing
electrical switchgear - Possess
the ability to use a computer and write reports
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their application letters, curriculum vitae
including names, email addresses and telephone contact details of three
professional referees and copies of academic qualifications via E-mail to:
recruitment@mrcuganda.org.
NB:
Please remember to quote the Position Title in the subject line.
Deadline: 20th February 2015
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