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Electrician
Partners In Health
Kono
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22 hours ago
Contractor
Vacancy Announcement
Job title:
Electrician
Work Location:
Kono District, Sierra Leone
Department:
Infrastructure
Reports to:
MEP Officer
Line Management
No
Requisition #
4184
Duration of Contract
Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status
External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.
PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.
Our Work In Sierra Leone:
Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The Electrician is a valued member of the infrastructure team under the operations department. He or she will be responsible for installing and repairing complex electrical power, wiring, and lighting systems working from construction drawings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring
Able to properly size circuit breakers based on loads
Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components
Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical standards
Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning
Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts
Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components
Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs as required
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected fromual exploitation, abuse andual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings ofual exploitation,ual abuse and/orual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
High School Diploma, WASSCE or equivalent
Completion of an electrician program preferred, or relevant work experience with small and high voltage circuits and equipment.
Minimum five years of related experience required.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up heavy weight
Ability to bend, climb, squat, reach, and kneel
Comfortable reading and understanding electrical drawings
Working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment
Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools associated with electrical work
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply by email to [*****] In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Monday 10th June 2024
