Job Title: Engineering Assistant
Employer: MRC/UVRI Uganda virus Research Unit on AIDS
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Application Deadline: 30th Aug 2013
Responsibilities:
• To ensure the continued availability and serviceability of HVAC equipment and liquid nitrogen for the MRC facilities in Entebbe, Masaka, Kyamulibwa and Kampala while also providing maintenance support for freezers, air conditioners, the nitrogen plant and tanks for the MRC laboratories and clinic
Reports to:
• Senior Maintenance Engineer
• Inspect and keep in good order, the Unit’s HVAC installations to ensure their continued availability and serviceability
• Monitor the status of the nitrogen plant and nitrogen stocks at the MRC Entebbe facility
• Monitor the service hours’ status of MRC nitrogen plant , air conditioner and freezers
• Carries out routine service of freezers, water still, air conditioners and generators in Entebbe
• Ensures the safety of the MRC workshop facility in Entebbe
• Quickly responds to –runs electrical installation and HVAC faults report in Entebbe and the field stations in Masaka, Kyamulibwa and Kampala
• Ensures that the sample temperature monitoring systems is operational and produce test-runs weekly
• Checks on the operation/working order of toilets, doors, windows, fasteners, switches and the general condition of all Entebbe MRC buildings.
Education, Skills and Experience needed:
• A diploma in refrigeration and air conditioning from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 3 (three) years practical experience in a busy industrial setting is required
• Proficiency in computer use required
Terms and Condition:
• Successful candidates/Applicants will serve a 2 year(s ) contract with a possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds, inclusive of a 6 months’ probation
• Other terms and conditions for this position are specified in the MRC staff code
• A good salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.
Location:
• The position will be based in Entebbe however; the successful candidates will be expected to support the field stations in Kampala, Masaka and Kyamulibwa whenever required.
Start date:
• As soon as possible
How to Apply:
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
P.O Box 49 Entebbe or
Send by email:
mrc@mrcuganda.org
Employer: MRC/UVRI Uganda virus Research Unit on AIDS
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Application Deadline: 30th Aug 2013
Responsibilities:
• To ensure the continued availability and serviceability of HVAC equipment and liquid nitrogen for the MRC facilities in Entebbe, Masaka, Kyamulibwa and Kampala while also providing maintenance support for freezers, air conditioners, the nitrogen plant and tanks for the MRC laboratories and clinic
Reports to:
• Senior Maintenance Engineer
• Inspect and keep in good order, the Unit’s HVAC installations to ensure their continued availability and serviceability
• Monitor the status of the nitrogen plant and nitrogen stocks at the MRC Entebbe facility
• Monitor the service hours’ status of MRC nitrogen plant , air conditioner and freezers
• Carries out routine service of freezers, water still, air conditioners and generators in Entebbe
• Ensures the safety of the MRC workshop facility in Entebbe
• Quickly responds to –runs electrical installation and HVAC faults report in Entebbe and the field stations in Masaka, Kyamulibwa and Kampala
• Ensures that the sample temperature monitoring systems is operational and produce test-runs weekly
• Checks on the operation/working order of toilets, doors, windows, fasteners, switches and the general condition of all Entebbe MRC buildings.
Education, Skills and Experience needed:
• A diploma in refrigeration and air conditioning from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 3 (three) years practical experience in a busy industrial setting is required
• Proficiency in computer use required
Terms and Condition:
• Successful candidates/Applicants will serve a 2 year(s ) contract with a possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds, inclusive of a 6 months’ probation
• Other terms and conditions for this position are specified in the MRC staff code
• A good salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.
Location:
• The position will be based in Entebbe however; the successful candidates will be expected to support the field stations in Kampala, Masaka and Kyamulibwa whenever required.
Start date:
• As soon as possible
How to Apply:
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
P.O Box 49 Entebbe or
Send by email:
mrc@mrcuganda.org