FACILITY MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR – Beit-CURE Children’s Hospital Malawi

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of maintenance objects managed by the Facility Manager/Director.
• Assist in the planning, development, and execution of approved construction and renovation projects.
• Implement and assure follow-up of maintenance strategy documented through CMS (computerized asset management system) and support maintenance team in achieving maintenance objectives for the facility.
• Acts as the internal auditor for all tasks, jobs and work done by external contractors
• Raises adequate documentation for internal building projects, i.e. bill of quantities (boqs), projects plans, inspection reports and handover reports
• Monitors and maintains the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and provides training to users of the system. Annually completes an audit of the information in the system and works with the Facility Manager/Director to correct and update the system information.
• Lead and train maintenance team in the approved practices and procedures for proper facility and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates maintenance works with departments to ensure smooth running of the department and implementation of maintenance activities.
• Assists the Facility Manager/Director in developing and implementing maintenance schedules for facilities and related non-medical equipment that are not under service agreement.
• Monitor inventory of all the supplies, tools and equipment assigned to the maintenance department. And ensure maintenance staff have and utilize the appropriate PPE, tools, and supplies to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Supervises all casuals contracted for internal building projects, ensuring they meet the basic threshold set out in the hospital’s employment policy
• Reports maintenance activities, accomplishments, and incidents to the Facility Manager/Director
• Works alongside the maintenance team to complete maintenance activities. Provides hands-on maintenance and construction functions including but not limited to buildings, water and wastewater systems, electrical systems, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE), .
• Oversees the repair of related tools and equipment with the assistance of other qualified personnel or contracted vendors (where applicable).
• Maintains an up to date file of copies of equipment manuals and schematic diagrams supplied by manufacturers electronically and in physical form.
• Uses proper safety equipment at all times when executing tasks.
• Effectively communicates with co-workers regarding equipment, facilities and their proper use.
• Reports performance of the maintenance team to the Facility Manager/Director
• Prepare work schedules for the teams under supervision and direction of the Facility Manager/Director.
• Ensures proper storage, issuance, use/upkeep and management of all maintenance-related tools and assets attached to the hospital
• Be available on call as and including weekends, nights, and holidays when need arises.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and processes during all work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Maintenance Coordinator may be assigned to cover certain responsibilities of the Facility Manager/Director when they are on-leave or unavailable.
• Attend and participate in office devotionals, seminars, in-service education classes, on-the-job training programs. etc

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years progressively, responsible facility maintenance experience. Previous supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in , engineering or related field, preferred.
• Diploma in Electrical or mechanical or Engineering/Building and Construction or any other relevant field
• Trades school certification in a related field (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, etc)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge and ability to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Thorough knowledge of building and construction, electrical installation and maintenance
• Good command of English and at least one local language
• Attention to Details. Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor processes; concentrate on routine work details, and organize and maintain a system of records.
• Continuous Learning. Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.

How to Apply