Vacancy Announcement

Job title:  

Generator Attendant X 4

Work Location:

Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department:

Infrastructure

Reports to:

Generator Officer

Line Management

No

Requisition #

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

We are seeking experienced and detail-oriented Generator Attendants (Technicians) to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of our hospital’s generators. The ideal candidates will be responsible for starting, stopping, and monitoring generator operations, performing routine checks and inspections, and responding promptly to alarms or unusual operating conditions. Additionally, they will execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshoot and repair any faults or malfunctions, and coordinate with the coordinator for major repairs or replacements. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the generator house, as well as the ability to keep detailed records of operational parameters and issues. Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring a reliable power supply to support patient care, staff operations, and visitor comfort.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Responsibilities:

• Start, stop, and monitor generator operations to ensure continuous power supply.
• Conduct routine checks and inspections during generator operation to detect any issues.
• Respond promptly to alarms or unusual operating conditions, taking appropriate action as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled to keep generators in good working condition.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the generator house for safe operation.
• Keep detailed records of operational parameters and any issues encountered.

Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair any faults or malfunctions that arise during generator operation.
• Coordinate with the coordinator for major repairs or replacements as necessary.
• Document all maintenance activities and report them to the coordinator for record-keeping.

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 from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual 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 of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual 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

Technical Competencies:

• High School Diploma, WASSCE or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operating and maintaining generators, preferably in a hospital or similar environment.

• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety practices related to generator operation.

• Experience in conducting basic troubleshooting and monitoring related to generator maintenance and operation.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to upholding PIH values in all aspects of work.

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

• Adaptable to working in an environment with changing priorities and ambiguity.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Approaches work with a positive and constructive attitude, consistently demonstrating energy and enthusiasm.

• Works collaboratively within a team environment, meeting deadlines and contributing to team success.

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 [email protected]   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 Friday 15th June 2024