Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: CDC Office, Entebbe, Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-9 (Ugshs 64,849,075 to 94,733,853 p.a.
inclusive of allowances)
inclusive of allowances)
Vacancy Announcement Number: 56-16
About US Embassy:
The
United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with
Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador
Deborah R. Malac currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices
and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the
direction of the Ambassador.
United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with
Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador
Deborah R. Malac currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices
and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the
direction of the Ambassador.
Among
the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
About CDC:
The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an international public
health agency engaged in HIV prevention and care programs and research
activities in Uganda. CDC offers
excellent career opportunities for professional growth, training, and
collaboration with other health professionals. The main CDC offices are located
at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. CDC is an agency of
the United States Mission in Uganda.”
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an international public
health agency engaged in HIV prevention and care programs and research
activities in Uganda. CDC offers
excellent career opportunities for professional growth, training, and
collaboration with other health professionals. The main CDC offices are located
at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. CDC is an agency of
the United States Mission in Uganda.”
Job Summary: The Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor (FMS)
serves under the supervision of the Chief of Operations to effectively and will
efficiently manage all CDC Uganda facilities so as to provide an optimal
working environment for all CDC staff and supervises 7 general services staff.
The incumbent’s role includes supervision, administration, planning and
provision of technical and administrative oversight for repair works at CDC
Uganda.
serves under the supervision of the Chief of Operations to effectively and will
efficiently manage all CDC Uganda facilities so as to provide an optimal
working environment for all CDC staff and supervises 7 general services staff.
The incumbent’s role includes supervision, administration, planning and
provision of technical and administrative oversight for repair works at CDC
Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervisory: 30%
- The Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
directs and coordinates Maintenance Staff in performance of technical
activities such as facilities preventive maintenance, equipment
installation, trouble shooting and repairs, security alert installations
and disposal of Hazardous waste. - The jobholder ensures the provision of a
conducive working environment for staff to perform their duties on a daily
basis by fostering high levels of cleanliness and tidiness of all CDC
facilities and equipment. - The incumbent makes work assignments,
monitors staff performance and provides guidance and training on adherence
to quality standards within established timeframes. - The incumbent identifies and initiates staff
development programs through training, seminars and workshops. The
incumbent supervises the Electricians, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning
Technicians, Plumber, janitors, and labourer.
2. Development of
systems, policies and guidelines: 30%
systems, policies and guidelines: 30%
- The Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
develops systems to track work assignments and progress toward completion,
continuously reviews supplies inventory to prevent stock-out and develops
equipment maintenance schedules, repairs and replacement to avoid work
stoppage as well as preparing summary weekly status reports for planning
purposes. - The incumbent establishes duty rosters,
material requirement lists, performance reports for maintenance staff and
emergency evacuation procedures for all the buildings occupied by CDC
staff. He arranges fire drills and other related safety training for
staff. - The incumbent also develops and updates
periodically the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for facilities
maintenance management.
3. Establishment and coordination
of technical activities: 20%
of technical activities: 20%
- The incumbent in collaboration with the
Operations and other Branch Chiefs plans, establishes, and coordinates
technical activities covering installations, maintenance and operational
surveillance of all CDC buildings located at the Uganda Virus Research
Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. This
requires the incumbent to liaise with all CDC branches on technical
support, maintenance needs and/or strategies to resolve complex
facilities, system and equipment problems efficiently and in a timely
manner.
4. Development of SOWs
for repairs & maintenance works and other related duties as assigned: 20 %
for repairs & maintenance works and other related duties as assigned: 20 %
- The incumbent prepares maintenance, repair
and renovation contract Scope Of Works (SOWs), monitors and assesses the
work of contractors working on site and prepares after-action-reports with
recommendations for improved efficiency. - The jobholder serves as the point of contact
between contractors, Chief of Operations and the COR and ensures
contractual projects adhere to required RPSO and other professional
standards. - Prepares and shares progress reports and
monthly performance reports with the COR for contracted services. - The jobholder also liaises with external
contractors, UVRI and Embassy counterparts to ensure that contracted
technical activities are executed promptly and efficiently and adhere to
established time frames and specifications in the contract.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the US CDC Maintenance
Supervisor career placement should hold a University degree in engineering
is required. - A minimum of three years of progressively
responsible engineering experience in maintenance works and two years
supervisory experience in a maintenance setting. - Broad working knowledge of maintenance trades
operating practices and procedures is required. - Ability to supervise a multi-trade workforce
effectively, including devising work schedules and providing on-the-job
instruction. - Language Proficiency: Level IV English ability (fluent) is
required.
How to Apply:
All
those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their
applications and strictly adhere to the following:
those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their
applications and strictly adhere to the following:
- Download a completed and signed Universal
Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff, Download
it Here. - Any additional documentation that supports or
addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.) - Submit Application To:
Human
Resources Office
Resources Office
By
email at [email protected]
email at [email protected]
NB: Your application will be reviewed if you have
fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such
as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No
Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB. Please
clearly indicate the position number and title you are applying for on the
DS-174 form.
fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such
as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No
Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB. Please
clearly indicate the position number and title you are applying for on the
DS-174 form.
Deadline: 23rd June 2016
The
US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable
treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status,
or sexual orientation. The Department of
State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel
operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable
treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status,
or sexual orientation. The Department of
State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel
operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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