Organization Overview: CURE International is a Christian nonprofit organization based in whose efforts are focused on providing medical care to children suffering primarily from orthopedic and neurological conditions.

Position: Senior Electrician

Level: Experienced

Location: Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Frequency of Travel: 40%

Position Overview: The Senior Electrician will be a highly experienced commercial electrician (and / or Electrical Engineer) who is adept at problem-solving and doesn’t mind hands-on work.

The role will work with the facilities teams to improve the standard of electrical safety and performance of the global CURE network.

The Electrician will be responsible for delivering hands-on projects, including installation and maintenance of solar electrical plants at various locations which adhere to the quality standards of CURE.

Essential Duties

• Assessing electrical network infrastructure at various locations.


• Standardizing electrical infrastructure across the CURE network by following best practices, CURE standards, and local laws.


• Recommending changes and necessary upgrades to improve electrical supply and safety.


• Implementing standardized panel and equipment schedules and labels on all panel boards and switches.


• Implementing planned solar plants at various locations.


• Advise hospital electricians, assist with routine troubleshooting and provide hands-on training.


• Maintaining and improving performance of the existing solar plant.


• Implementing minor electrical projects personally.


• Supervising contractors of major electrical infrastructure projects.


• Update electrical single-line diagrams and panel schedules.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (and/or) very experienced commercial electrician


• Prior supervisory experience


• Hands-on installation experience is required


• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills


• Prior healthcare experience


• Prior experience with installation and maintenance of solar plants in developing country contexts


• Proficient in using electrical power analysis equipment and software


• Excellent problem solving skills


• Willingness to travel as needed to CURE hospital locations


• Capable of documenting electrical infrastructure – single line diagrams, panel schedules, grounding systems, etc.


• Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles for healthcare facilities.


• Knowledge of the construction standards, codes, and regulations pertaining to the maintenance of structures and facilities.


• Ability to administer and conduct a thorough and detailed inspection of buildings and facilities.


• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills. Effectively communicating with others, both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to troubleshoot and develop a list of recommendations to correct existing facilities and new construction problems.


• General understanding of lifecycle maintenance.

Competencies:

1. Attention To Details – Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor processes; concentrate on routine work details, and organize and maintain a system of records.

2. Communication Skills – Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; listen well.

3. Customer Focus – Able to control one’s own time and the time of direct reports; prepare budgets and spend money wisely; ensure that people have needed equipment; identify and fulfill staffing needs.

4. Systematic Problem Solving – Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

5. Resource Management – Able to apply systems thinking to generate solutions; focus on process rather than isolated events; obtain multiple assessments of a situation and be systematic in identifying trouble spots; use tools to define problems; evaluate alternative solutions.

How to Apply

Send your application to kenya.hr@cureinternational.org by 26th January 2022.

Due to the high volumes of applications, if you do not hear from us Two weeks after the close of this date, consider your application unsuccessful.