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The Unit is now seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the following
position;
Position Title:Buildings Maintenance Supervisor
Organization:MRC/UVRI Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to: Senior Maintenance Engineer
Duty station: Kampala (with frequent travel to the Head office and other field
stations)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: Two years (Renewable)
Application Deadline:Friday April 3, 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.
Overall Job Purpose:
To be responsible for the maintenance of the entire Unit’s buildings and
the cleaning and security of the station. To ensure that the Unit’s buildings
are maintained in an excellent condition by conducting regular general building
maintenance inspections including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting at the
duty station and across the field stations, and making sure that works which
need attention are identified and attended to in a timely manner for the smooth
running on the Unit Operations.
Roles and responsibilities
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Maintain an inventory of building service installations of the unit and
checks regular maintenance schedules for all of the Station including the
senior staff Quarters and the guesthouses at all Stations. Is the contact
person for all maintenance issues for senior staff
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quarters and on call to resolve them on time
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Makes sure that security fittings are working as required and reports any
broken items to
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the security company for replacement
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Prepare and present inspection reports on any malfunctions and overall
condition of buildings fixtures and fittings on a regular basis for review by
Senior Maintenance Engineer
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and the Director of Operations. Plans regular building maintenance up to 1
year in advance
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and raises job request forms where work has been sanctioned to go ahead.
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Ensure all building fixtures and fittings are functional and in good order,
including lights,
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door locks, exterior security lights, furniture, gardens and outside areas,
toilets, generator
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buildings, flooring, CCTV cameras, windows and fittings, ac units, drains
and guttering, dampness and general painting of walls and any other related
areas.
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Arrange for repairs and maintenance of all building services installations
either through the
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Unit Building services Technician or through Contractors, having first
discussed and agreed
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with SME and DOP.
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Helps in troubleshooting and bringing to the attention of the Electrical
Engineer any electrical related problems, testing circuits, changing bulbs Etc.
and any other installations that need attention.
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Ensures quality fitting and metal work installations including any repairs
at the unit, signs off repair work as being satisfactory and signs works
completion notes.
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Assist the IT team, Electrical Engineer and HVAC Technician with fitting
out mauls, piping, and drawing /laying of conductors/cables whenever needed.
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Ensure minor paint works on walls, wood and metal surfaces are carried out
as and whenever required. Oversee and ensure that the painting and redecoration
of interior and exterior surfaces of all buildings meet required standards.
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Supervises the cleaning company and MRC cleaning staff at the station and
ensures timely quality cleaning of all areas all the time.
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Attend to and supervise contractors who may be carrying out work during
weekends or after working hours.
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Fits door locks, light fittings and
planes/hangs doors, replaces faulty locks, fits bat proofing in eaves of
houses, General Painting, fixing of notice boards.
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Supervises the security guards and ensures they do a professional job with
sporadic checks to confirm deployments are as agreed
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Identifies break downs in the security systems including access systems,
electric fences etc.
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and advises management on necessary improvements required.
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Receives and Processes all bills for utilities, security on site and
ensures timely payments
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(Power, Water, Garbage collection etc. in liaison with the FSA) and ensures
medical waste is
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properly managed.
Person Specifications:
Education:
Essential: Higher Diploma in Civil and Buildings
Engineering
Desirable: A craftsmanship
certificate from a recognised Technical institution, Vocational
Training, apprenticeship
Previous work experience:
At least 08 years’ experience of managing building maintenance in a busy
manufacturing, institution, or hospital setting
The person should be aged 35 years or above
Technical knowledge and skills:
Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft computer packages like
excel, word Etc.
Must have good communication in English both oral and written
Mode of application:
Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should
email their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae including names, email addresses, telephone
contact
details and reference letters of two (2) referees, and copies of relevant
academic qualifications to
recruitment@mrcuganda.org addressed to;
The Human Resources Manager, MRC/UVRI Uganda
Research Unit on AIDS
Please quote the Job Title in the subject line of the email
Deadline for submission of applications: Friday April 3, 2015
NB: Hand delivered applications will not be accepted
