Electricians at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DCSAE/KUTRRH/12

Department: Biomedical Engineering

Section/Unit: Biomedical Engineering

Reports to: Senior Hospital Electrical Technician

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Hospital Electrical/Electronics Technician, the Electrical/Electronics Technician, job exists to provide all general electrical and electronics installation, repair and maintenance works at KUTRRH

Responsibilities

• Review electrical plans and specifications in building in order to understand the construction layout and related materials for electrical and electronics works in the hospital.
• Ensure all electrical installation, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes and environmental safety and protection requirements in the hospital.
• Implement all electrical and electrics systems and equipment installation, modification, repair and maintenance assignments by the Electrical Engineer on buildings and structure in the hospital.
• Change, repair and modify hospital building electrical systems, wiring, fittings and appliances to suit end user interests in the hospital.
• Identify and requisition the required tools, equipment and materials needed for use in electrical and electronics works in the hospital.
• Connect, disconnect and change electrical routing and wiring and settings of electrical appliances and electronics as required by end users in the hospital.
• Perform scheduled general maintenance service on electrical wiring, systems and equipment and appliances in the hospital.
• Implement all electrical and electronics installation, maintenance and user requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met in the hospital
• Implement installations, repairs and maintenance of electricity systems and appliances, and transmission are properly adjusted, aligned, supported and graded in the hospital.
• Undertake repairs, performance verification testing, acceptance testing, planned preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing on a wide variety of medical devices in the hospital.
• Train other staff in use of electric medical equipment and devices, keeping training records for their appropriate use, safety and maintenance in the hospital.
• Report to the Hospital Electrical Engineer of “out of condition” electronics and electrical appliances for their requisition and replacement in the hospital.
• Work in collaboration with the biomedical staff to service and maintain electrical medical equipment in the hospital.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical and Electronics or
• Certificate in Electrical and Electronics or any other relevant field from recognized institution
• At least three years’ working experience as an Electrical/Electronics Technician in reputable organization
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of operating procedures
• Knowledge of relevant professional standards
• Registration with relevant professional body

Soft skills required for the job:

• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Team player
• Ability to work odd hours and odd days