Assistant Technician at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

REF. KEMSA/HRA/ASST. TECH /ADM/1/2025)

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

• Working under the supervision of the Electrician, the Assistant Technician will be expected to safely perform electrical installations, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding and trouble-shooting, design, construction and inspection & test to Low Voltage (LV) equipment & installations across the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority in and around Nairobi and on occasion other KEMSA Depots across Kenya

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support in carrying out planned maintenance activities, projects, refurbishments and react to electrical breakdowns or faults in a timely, professional & customer focused manner.
• Support the execution of repairs and works safely and in accordance with the quality standards of the FCO, industry best practice, British standards and
• Kenyan electrical regulations & requirements where applicable to LV domestic / housing electrical works and light industrial / commercial plant and equipment.
• Assist the Electrician take ownership of electrical projects, repairs and producing technical reports within accurate time frames for completion of works.
• Support in safely performing electrical testing and produce electrical installation condition reports or electrical installation certificates as required and on completion of works.
• Support and encourage colleagues in electrical methods including design, installation, inspection, testing and interpretation of drawings.
• Liaise with technical & non-technical colleagues to provide updates on works progress in a suitable language that is understood by all parties.
• Actively contribute to safe working practices and ensure all work is undertaken safely by self and others.
• Support in identification of materials required and create work package(s) for refurbishment, improvement, renewal and re-wire to ensure the electrical installation meets the electrical compliance standards of the FCO, the current edition of BS7671, Kenyan electrical regulations & requirements where applicable and any other relevant standard(s).
• Assist to produce comprehensive bills of materials and estimates of costs for high quality electrical components, labor and materials.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work to achieve best value for money, safety compliance and standards of build.
• Assist the Electrician in carrying out the following duties: Routine electrical maintenance (LV), electrical design for small projects, electrical construction, test & inspection, undertaking full building re-wires, fault finding, consumer board & distribution board replacement, repairs to installations, installation of circuit accessories, industrial control panel repairs / modification, repairs and replacement to wiring in commercial buildings and special locations (swimming pools etc.) Working at height and outside work may be required on occasion including on high risk plant

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering/Installation Grade 1 from a recognized institution
• One (1) year of experience in electrical installation and maintenance work.
• Possess a KPLC Wiring Certificate
• Knowledge and experience in low voltage electrical installation inspection and testing.
• Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
• Be familiar with the required Health & Safety standards governing the electrician role
• Knowledge to read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge in developing Bills of Quantities for Electrical works

Desired attributes:

• Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must demonstrate ability to execute work assigned with minimum supervision
• Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams
• Must demonstrate the ability to multitask.
• Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant knowledge
• Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals