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The Unit now seeks applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill
the following position;
Position Title: Engineering Assistant
Organization:MRC/UVRI Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Duty station: Entebbe (with frequent travel to the field stations)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline:February 20th 2015
Organizational Profile:
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 Purpose:
To ensure that the electrical and HVAC equipment & infrastructure of
the Unit is fully functional and fit for purpose at all times across all the
field stations.
To conduct a scheduled maintenance programme and ensure that planned
maintenance outages are aligned with research activity to minimise disruption.
To ensure all electrical and power installations are safe, secure and
adequately maintained.
Roles 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.
· Carry out 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.
· To inspect and keep in good order, the Unit's electrical and HVAC
installations to ensure their continued availability and serviceability.
· To monitor the status of the nitrogen plant and nitrogen stocks at the MRC
Entebbe facility.
· To monitor the service hours' status of MRC nitrogen plant, air
conditioners and freezers.
· Ensure that you respond to all emergency repairs service for all
breakdowns and outages promptly and efficiently and ensure "on call"
maintenance emergency support 24/7.
· To carry out routine service of freezers, water stills, air conditioners
and generators in Entebbe.
· To ensure the safety of the MRC workshop facility in Entebbe.
· To respond quickly to electrical installation and HVAC faults reported in
Masaka, Kyamulibwa, Kampala and Entebbe.
· To ensure that the sample temperature monitoring system is operational and
produce test-runs weekly.
· To check on the operation/working order of toilets, doors, windows,
fasteners, switches and the general condition of all Entebbe MRC buildings.
Person Specifications:
· Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution
· Hands on experience with Electrical, Refrigeration and ventilation
equipment (cold store) and installations & maintenance of solar power
· At least 5 years' experience in a busy industrial setting
· Proficiency in measuring instruments and hands-on experience in wiring and
installing electrical switchgear
· Ability to use a computer and write reports
Mode of application:
Application letters, curriculum vitae including names, email addresses and
telephone contact details of three (3) referees and copies of academic
qualifications should be emailed to recruitment@mrcuganda.org
Please remember to quote the Position Title in the subject line and note
that no hand delivered applications will be accepted
Closing date for applications: February 20th 2015
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
