Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, April 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Reports to: Operations Manager
Supervises: Gardeners/Carpenter/Plumber
Collaborations: Biomed Engineer/ Electrician
Duty Station: Mbale
Department: Maintenance
Location: Uganda
Duration: Fixed Term

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The goal is to ensure that facilities are in a good and safe condition at all times. The Facilities Maintenance in-charge coordinates the day-to-day maintenance and repair of buildings, water systems, grounds, furniture, related non-medical equipment, and waste management at the hospital premises.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ACTIVITIES
Supervisory Role
• Supervises the facilities maintenance co-workers by; assigning and assessing work, ensuring they have PPE, tools and supplies they need to work. Ensure that co-workers are on duty and perform their duties, performing annual performance appraisals/evaluations with them, etc.
• Works directly with the collaborating links to ensure smooth running of the department and implementation of related activities.
• Develops and implements maintenance schedules for facilities and related non-medical equipment that are not under service agreement.
• Manage an inventory of all the supplies, tools and equipment assigned to the maintenance department
• Works with Finance and Procurement Office to purchase maintenance supplies, equipment and tools of trade for the department and provides complete accountability according to set procedures.
• Participate in supervisors’ meetings and hold departmental meetings as a channel for information sharing and solving problems that require such fora.
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor
Facilities Technician
• Performs maintenance and construction functions including but not limited to buildings, water systems, grounds, furniture, associated equipment, and waste management.
• Maintains an up to date inventory on Spreadsheets and CMS for facilities and non-medical equipment, their status and maintenance schedules.
• Conducts or oversees the repair of related tools and equipment with the assistance of other qualified personnel or contracted vendors (where applicable).
• Maintains an up to date file of copies of equipment manuals and schematic diagrams supplied by manufacturers electronically and in physical form.
• Uses proper safety equipment at all times when executing tasks
• Effectively communicates with co-workers regarding equipment, facilities and their proper use
• Manages work requests, i.e. receiving, prioritizing, and facilitating their completion. Always keeps a list of all work orders/requests and their completion status.
• Effectively communicates with all department supervisors regarding expected completion time for all work orders received.
• Performs on-call functions
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor
Spiritual Ministry participation
Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs
Occupation Health and Safety
• Ensure that all maintenance staff take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• A completed diploma in civil engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge and expertise in various crafts such as water systems and plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry are preferred.
• Ability to establish priorities and proceed with objectives with minimum supervision
• 3 years of work experience and (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Must be able to effectively communicate ideas (verbally and in writing), be a self-starter, and handle difficult reporting situations
• Ability to work in and contribute to a team-building environment
• Exhibit the highest qualities of honesty and integrity in the handling of hospital resources ownership
• Ability to use electrical tools including computers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS COMPETENCES & ABILITIES:
• Willingness and ability to adopt new knowledge and research procedures
• Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure
• Highly organized and meticulous

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a co-worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
• The co-worker must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
• While performing the duties of this position, the co-worker is required to:
• Frequently; sit, use fine finger dexterity, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
• To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

CURE CORE VALUES:
All co-workers of CURE are expected to support and embody the following Core Values:
● Being Christlike - We value reflecting Jesus with compassion to those we serve.
● Being Childlike - We value a child's passion for life and dependence on God in how we think, live, and love.
● Integrity - We value doing what we say and saying what we do.
● Restoring the Broken - We value taking action in responding to the physical and spiritual needs of those without voice and resources.
● Intentional Relationships - We value collaborative partnerships that cultivate trust and authenticity.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants must submit their documents as a single combined pdf file to include: a cover letter, resume, salary history, and a current practicing License with the Allied Health Professionals Council, and references to the Human Resource Manager, P.O. Box 903, Mbale
or e-mail to ug.hr@cure.org or Hand delivers to CURE Children’s Hospital, Plot 97-103 Bugwere Road, Mbale.
Further information may be obtained by calling 0778832854.
The deadline for receipt of all applications is April 30, 2022.

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