Deputy Technical Director (SOG/ST 6)

Job Purpose

This position assumes responsibilities for the Engineering and Maintenance Department in the absence of the Technical Director. The incumbent will plan, direct, co-ordinate and review work assignments/projects of the Engineering and Maintenance staff, to ensure optimum utilization of labour, mechanical equipment and material in the areas of work in carpentry, electrical maintenance, plumbing, masonry, boiler operations and general repairs and maintenance. 

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises the maintenance and repairs of hospital buildings, machinery, equipment, fixtures to ensure conformity with standards; 
• Develops Work Plans and programmes for staff to facilitate long term and short-term developmental work of the hospital; 
• Deals promptly with complaints, representations from Heads of Departments, clinics, offices, residences, etc.; 
• Assists in preparing budget and forecast plans for the Department; 
• Organizes and co-ordinates ongoing work schedules on buildings and grounds, in order to achieve and maintain safety practices at the Hospital; 
• Supervises the use of mechanical and other technical equipment used on projects, to ensure maximum care and utilization; 
• Visits sites and areas to inspect work in progress and to recommend modifications or otherwise, as the case may be; 
• Instructs employees in proper work methods and techniques in the performance of tasks; Collaborates with the Human Resource Departmental to ensure compliance with safety practices for employees throughout the hospital; 
• Assists in ensuring proper control and inventory of Hospital's property; 
• Examines preventive maintenance measures, from time from time to time, and makes recommendations for improvement in policy, where necessary; 
• Assesses requests for replacements of equipment, fixtures etc. and take action in accordance with hospital policy; 
• Acts independently in solving day-to-day problems of a technical nature, in relation to the various aspects of the job e.g. problems associated with the operations, mechanical equipment, boiler, etc.; 
• Solves administrative problems within the scope of his authority, e.g. deployment of staff or re-assignment within specific guidelines to ensure smoothness in work programmes;
• Performs any related duties assigned by the Technical Director from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to work as a team 
• Ability to work on own initiative 
• Good interpersonal skills 

Technical: 

• Good knowledge of the Ministry's policies, practices and procedures
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems 
• Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. in Construction, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Three (3) years' experience at the supervisory level in a hospital or similar environment. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Required to own and operate a reliable motor vehicle; 
• Required to meet numerous deadlines simultaneously; 
• Required to work on multiple tasks simultaneously; 
• Required to comply with the hospital's policy and procedures, as amended from time to time; 
• Required to devote entire time and attention during working hours to carrying out assigned duties and not engage in any other employment or business.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.