The position
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu Has Outreach Health Services At Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira And Kabarnet. The Hospital Is Seeking To Attract Interested And Qualified Candidates For The Following Professional Position
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Head of Facility & Healthcare Technology, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Maintenance section of the Facility management and safety department in compliance with all legal requirements. Ensure efficient day-to-day running of the hospital utilities and making sure all maintenance equipment in all the departments are in good working condition by scheduled maintenance and servicing
Key Responsibilities
- Assess buildings, systems, and equipment to determine necessary maintenance or repairs.
- Collaborate with maintenance officers/supervisors to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and identify required skills for each job.
- Evaluate and assign maintenance tasks based on team members’ skills and experience.
- Ensure all maintenance and repair work is carried out safely, efficiently, and within set timelines.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to team members on complex assignments.
- Conduct inspections to verify the quality and completeness of work performed.
- Monitor and log team members’ work hours, materials used, and other inventory-related data.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to plan and facilitate safety meetings.
- Perform any other duties as assigned in line with departmental goals.
The requirements
- Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience for diploma holders, or 5 years for degree holders, preferably in a hospital or service industry environment.
- Have technical knowledge and experience with solar water heating systems, HVAC systems, electrical supply & distribution switchgear, diesel generators operation and maintenance.
- Registration with relevant professional bodies is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
Sector
Social Development
About The Agency
Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community’s health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information……
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
01-Aug-2025
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