Job Openings at Aga Khan University Hospital

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.

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

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Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

The Emergency Medicine Training Programme is an 18-month (Full Time) competency-based training programme that will be conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi under the supervision of Emergency Physicians. It will prepare the candidate for the Diploma in Primary Emergency Care from the College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa.
The programme is aimed at providing doctors working in Emergency Departments with the knowledge and clinical experience to provide quality, efficient and safe care. The course will benefit Junior Medical Officers, Career Medical Officers and General Practitioners.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine (MBChB) or equivalent
• Must have completed internship and licenced by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council