REF: TNH/HRD/AEE/082023
The Assistant Engineer electrical conducts general supervision. Performs work in the maintenance, installation, construction, modification, repair and maintenance of Electrical & Electronic systems, equipment and processes; act as lead worker to other technicians; and perform related work as required
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing leadership in electrical and electronic related section Troubleshooting, repair and maintain electrical distribution systems including electric motors, electric controls, fire alarms, and other electrical systems.
Installation, troubleshoot and repair new equipment and systems, including all hospital lights and electrical controls
Ensure that routine maintenance of assets and equipment like the generators is carried out.
Monitors work done by outside contractors for adherence to National Electrical
Code Requirements and reports back to Head of Engineering.
Assists in the writing of specifications for repairs and new installations.
Make rough sketches; estimate cost, time and materials of electrical work;
Analyse and respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations;
Perform preventive maintenance on switch gears and transformers;
Prepare, read and comprehend plans and drawings as appropriate to trade;
Train and direct the work of other staff in the section;
Follow and give oral and written instructions to technicians
Achievement of set objectives
Timely response to maintenance in electrical and electronic services
Allocation of duties
Annual leaves in consultation with Head of Engineering
Enforcement of performance and professional standards by technicians
Records of unit inventories
Management of utility bills and energy management
Reports regularly on the above to Head of Engineering
Orientation of staff
Performance management of technicians under supervision of the Assistant Engineer electrical
Managing performance and corrective measures for unsatisfactory performance technicians
Staff profiling
Participate in training programs offered by the hospital and to continually develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to this position.
Participates in overall management of the Engineering department, via sitting in team meetings and advisory committees.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s Degree Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya and a member if Institution of Engineers of Kenya in good standing
Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya
At least 3 years of relevant experience
COMPETENCIES
Results oriented
Good decision making
Flexibility and ability to stand in for others when required to do so is necessary.
Good planning and analytical skills
Closing Date 25th August 2023
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If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number,
your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.
THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL DOES NOT CHARGE RECRUITMENT FEES.
Head of Human Resources
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org
Apply via :
recruitment@nbihosp.org
