Electrical Engineer at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all electrical systems within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Design, Installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems within the hospital.
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments of electrical systems to identify any issues or potential problems and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime and ensure optimal system performance.
• Coordinate with other technical departments to ensure seamless integration and operation of electrical systems with other hospital functions.
• Assist in the execution of energy conservation initiatives to promote sustainability and reduce operational costs.
• Participate in incident investigations related to electrical systems failures or malfunctions and propose appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Job Dimensions:

Role makes:

• Analytical decisions - reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
• Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks

Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
• Registered as graduate engineer with EBK and/or IEK, Professional certification
• Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)
• Proven experience (3+ years) working as a Electrical Engineer, preferably in a hospital setting or a busy environment

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as required.
• Have the ability to interpret technical drawings
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and implement new operating procedures, understanding abstract ideas, problem-solving and improvising applicable solutions.
• Good understanding of escalation triggers at the work situations
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, be self-driven
• Have a track record of integrity and meeting ambitious targets.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the community.
• An individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty