NGO Jobs – Building Services Technician /Handy Man at MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS

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Organisation: MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Duty
Station:  Entebbe,
Uganda
Reports
to: Senior Maintenance
Engineer
About
MRC/UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda
Research Unit on AIDS is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation
funded by the Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor
organizations and has been operational in Uganda since 1988. It is a centre of
excellence in research conducting large-scale epidemiological and intervention
studies, clinical trials, biological and immunological research and behavioural
studies which have generated a wealth of research results to inform policy and
practice. The unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe with
field stations in Masaka, Kyamulibwa and Kampala.
Job
Summary: The Building
Services Technician /Handy Man will carry out maintenance and replacement of
faulty parts for all plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, across the unit
and making sure works that need attention are identified and attended to in a
timely manner for the smooth running of the Unit Operations. The job holder
will be expected to travel regularly between the field stations to maintain the
condition of all buildings.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Maintain
    an inventory of building service installations of the unit and checks
    regular maintenance schedules
  • Prepare
    and present inspection reports on any malfunctions on a regular basis.
  • Ensure
    all building service and fittings are functional and in good order.
  • Arrange/carry
    out repairs and maintenance of all building services installations.
    Supervises and also carries out minor welding and fabrication works.
  • Conducts
    minor carpentry and joinery works to including roof leaks, furniture, etc.
  • Ensures
    plumbing fittings across the unit are functional and also any repairs are
    attended to in a timely manner
  • Helps
    in troubleshooting electrical related problems, testing circuits, changing
    bulbs Etc. and any other installations that need attention with the help
    of the Electrical Engineer.
  • Ensures
    quality fitting and metal work installations including any repairs at the
    unit.
  • Assist
    the IT Manager, Electrical Engineer and HVAC Technician with fitting out
    mauls, piping, and drawing / laying of conductors/cables.
  • Carry
    out minor paint works on walls, wood and metal surfaces as and whenever
    required.
  • Responsible
    for all consumables requisitioned for maintenance works.
  • Attend
    to and supervise contractors who may be carrying out work during weekends
    or after working hours.
  • Participate
    in the estates on call schedule to respond to emergencies in the cold
    chain and power, water supply.
  • Fits
    door locks, light fittings and planes/hangs doors, replaces faulty locks
  • Fits
    bat proofing in eaves of houses, general painting, and fixing notice
    boards etc.
  • Perform
    any other job duties in the same dispensation
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should hold a craftsmanship certificate from a recognised
    Technical institution.
  • Vocational
    Training, apprenticeship or previous experience as a charge hand.
  • At
    least 10 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing, institution, or
    hospital setting
  • Basic
    knowledge of plumbing systems
Age: Above 35 years
Job
Terms and Conditions: The
position will be full-time remunerated according to the MRC Uganda Unit salary
scales. The successful applicants will serve a 2 years’ contract with a
possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of
funds, inclusive of a 6 months’ probationary period. Other terms and conditions
for position are specified in the MRC staff code. A good salary commensurate
with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates
How
to Apply:
All applications and
supporting documents including curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic
qualifications and names plus telephone contact details of three referees
should either be addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager,
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS,
Uganda Virus Research Institute,
P. O. Box 49, Entebbe. Uganda
Or sent via email:
mrc@mrcuganda.org

Deadline: 13th December, 2013 by 5:00 pm

NB:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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