VACANCY: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN AT MBEYA MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER

JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

REPORTING: IT and Maintenance Manager
MISSION: Within the framework of the NIMR - MMRC objectives his/ her mission is:
 To ensure that maintenance jobs are carried out effectively and at minimum cost.
 By proper utilization of skills and tools contribute your best in ensuring smooth
operation of NIMR – MMRC equipments and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Carry out regular service and maintenance of electrical, electronics and other equipments of
NIMR – MMRC.
 Ensure smooth operation of all three standby generators by carrying out planned and corrective
maintenance
 Coordinate the refueling of diesel in all three standby generators.
 Carry out maintenance and monitoring performance of air conditions within NIMR – MMRC
buildings.
 Closely monitoring of temperature in freezers, fridges and incubators and come up corrective
measures whenever it happens that there are irregularities.
 Attend on time the call of dial/temperature monitoring system
 Carry out maintenance and monitoring of the air filter system in laboratories.
 Supporting the maintenance and monitoring of the Liquid Nitrogen plant.
 Monitoring and maintenance of water supply system in all NIMR - MMRC buildings.
 Participate in installation and commissioning of new machines in NIMR – MMRC.
 Carry out regular inspection to fire and smoke detection systems as well as emergence exits.
 Ensure custody and proper use of equipment, materials and spares.
 To ensure safety of man and equipment at all times
 Any other job that will be assigned to you by your superiors from time to time.

REQUIRED SKILLS/DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES/
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 
 At least A Full Technician Certificate in Electrical
 Basic fitting mechanic skills
 At least 2 years experience in maintenance discipline.
 Practices safe working methods on electrical systems

Terms: One year renewable Contract.
Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates. All applications should be addressed to the undersigned either by e mail via nimr-mmrc@nimr-mmrc.org or by postal mail not later than 5th Dec. 2014

The Senior Administrator,
NIMR Mbeya Medical Research Programme
P.O. Box 2410
Mbeya