Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa.

Responsibilities:

Regular duties and responsibilities

• Provide technical support for mechanical systems and equipment throughout the hospital as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance;
• Document all mechanical activities and test results according to department policy;
• Promptly respond to system/equipment Breakdown Maintenance (BDM) request from user Departments as per policy;
• Timely complete Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for mechanical system/equipment
• Liaison with user Departments for maintenance activities and report to team leader on issues arising.

Periodic Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in requests for special projects, such as new systems/equipment acquisition etc.
• Perform and document mechanical equipment and systems preventive maintenance as per schedule.
• Respond to maintenance requests as per department policy
• Participate in development of mechanical systems/equipment safety and device-specific in-service education to other technicians and equipment users as necessary.
• Participate in incident investigation and system/equipment performance analysis as required.
• Participate in development or review of emergency and safety plans related to use and operation of electrical system/equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications and skills required:

• Diploma in mechanical engineering (Plant option) or equivalent qualifications
• 2 years  experience in a similar position.
• Should have thorough knowledge on Steam boilers and steam systems, Waste incinerator, water systems, refrigeration and air conditioning, equipment functioning and maintenance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to overcome performance barriers.
• Willingness to learn & impart knowledge
• Computer literacy.

Additional skills required:

• Aptitude in Boiler working and maintenance.
• Plumbing
• Welding and fabrication
• Basic knowledge in Air compressors and vacuum systems
• Basic knowledge in Air conditioning systems