Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost, Administration, the Electrician for UCN-Operations will be responsible for the management of electrical supply and distribution, switchgear, and control systems. This role involves maintenance, technical inspection, acceptance testing, handover, and third-party service supervision. The incumbent will also assess spares requirements, perform pre-purchase technical appraisals, and manage annual equipment replacement plans.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Drafting & Design: Prepare and update electrical drawings during ongoing remodeling and renovations using AutoCAD.
System Coordination: Coordinate with BMS (Building Management System), BIM (Building Information Management), Solar heating, and Security teams to ensure optimal functionality of all systems.
Technical Support: Provide technical support for electrical systems and equipment throughout Aga Khan University, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Documentation: Ensure all documentation pertaining to equipment, systems, maintenance schedules, tests, and results are available and compliant with department policy.
Advisory: Provide specific advisory to consultants and procurement teams on new trends and compatibility of systems within AKU.
Response: Promptly respond to system or equipment Breakdown Maintenance (BDM) requests from user departments.
Vendor Liaison: Act as a liaison between AKU and service or maintenance contractors/teams.
Preventive Maintenance: Timely completion of Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for electrical systems and equipment.
Auditing: Participate in electrical quality assurance and control audits.
Project Coordination: Coordinate and participate in special projects, such as new systems/equipment acquisition purchase planning and development of bid specifications.
Safety & Education: Develop maintenance schedules, safety plans, and provide device-specific in-service education to other technicians and users.
Investigation: Perform incident investigations and system/equipment performance analysis as required.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: O-Level certificate with a mean grade of C or equivalent.
Professional Qualification: At least a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
IT Skills: Must be computer literate in MS packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, Outlook, Internet) and AutoCAD.
Personal Attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity, reliability, and strong analytical and organizational skills.
Competencies: Ability to overcome performance barriers and a willingness to learn and teach.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Aga Khan University recruitment portal (aku.taleo.net) via the following link: Apply for Electrician Role
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the Aga Khan University Hospital careers page on Taleo via this link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1203106. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline on April 27, 2026.
