Campus Electrician

Job Title: Campus Electrician 

Reports to: MEP and Solar Manager 

Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda 

Position Overview: 

This position is tasked with ensuring all-time electrical connectivity within the Campus premises through proper electrical installation and regular maintenance. 

Responsibilities: 

• Engage in regular maintenance or new electrical installation works alongside electrical contractor to facilitate proper repairing of failures or extension of electrical power to new points of use. 
• Completing or overseeing a variety of assignments to carry out the remodeling, renovation, and/or maintenance of buildings and facilities (may include maintenance/repair of facility compressed air, HVAC/exhaust, sewer, and facility management systems) 
• Make authoritative technical recommendations where necessary. 
• Following preventive maintenance schedules on various mechanical and electrical systems (generators, HVAC, Fire detection, Firefighting pump. Etc.) 
• perform diagnosis of systems and components malfunctioning, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. 
• Participate in the preparation of a comprehensive list of electrical materials with their specifications, when need be, for maintenance or new installations. 
• produce preliminary route sketches for minor installations on a regular basis to act as a guide on how the power supply connections will be fixed. 
• Engage in regular troubleshooting issues within the power network to diagnose any new developing failures within the power system and hence plan for repairs on time. 
• Ensure uninterrupted power service, perform root cause analysis & create action plans. 
• Respond to regular electrical emergencies within the Campus as directed by the supervisor to affect the necessary remedies of the same where possible or escalate in case of any needed assistance. 
• Respond to regular electrical concerns raised by various stakeholders within the Campus such as short circuits, dysfunctional sockets and others to offer remedy to enable continuity of operations. 
• Participate in the installation of electric power to new extensions within the Campus when need be, so as to ensure proper connectivity for the required extension purpose. 
• Engage in regular inspection of different areas within the Campus to detect any lighting needs, generator maintenance needs, to inform the necessary course of action e.g. new points that require street/path lights. 
• Perform regular inspections at all the campus electrical equipment to ensure their adequate functionality; and, 
• oversee all regular servicing schedules for all the campus electricity plants including but not limited to, Generators, Fire Fighting Pump, HVAC 
• Ensuring the functionality of all electrical appliances including the kitchen and laundry appliances 
• Supervise major electrical and generator related installations projects and maintenance. 

Qualifications: 

Minimum of 3-4 years of work experience in electrical installation and maintenance. 

Minimum of Diploma in Electrical Installation and Maintenance (A1) or Certificate / Craft certificate in Electrical Installation and Maintenance from a recognized institution. 

Computer skills in word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 

How to Apply  

Applicants should deliver: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page.

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Organizational Profile  

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to deliver a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team. 

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment 

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.