Deputy Technical Director (SOG/ST 6)

Summary

This position assumes responsibilities for the Engineering and Maintenance Department in the absence of the Technical Director. The incumbent will plan, direct, coordinate, and review work assignments/projects of the Engineering and Maintenance staff to ensure optimum utilization of labor, mechanical equipment, and materials in the areas of carpentry, electrical maintenance, plumbing, masonry, boiler operations, and general repairs and maintenance. 💰Basic Salary: $5,198,035 - $6,990,779 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Supervises the maintenance and repairs of hospital buildings, machinery, equipment, and fixtures to ensure conformity with standards;
• • Develops work plans and programs for staff to facilitate long-term and short-term developmental work of the hospital;
• • Deals promptly with complaints and representations from Heads of Departments, clinics, offices, residences, etc.;
• • Assists in preparing budget and forecast plans for the department;
• • Organizes and coordinates ongoing work schedules on buildings and grounds to achieve and maintain safety practices at the hospital;
• • Supervises the use of mechanical and other technical equipment used on projects to ensure maximum care and utilization;
• • Visits sites and areas to inspect work in progress and recommend modifications or other actions as necessary;
• • Instructs employees in proper work methods and techniques for task performance;
• • Collaborates with the Human Resource Department to ensure compliance with safety practices for employees throughout the hospital;
• • Assists in ensuring proper control and inventory of hospital property;
• • Examines preventive maintenance measures from time to time and makes recommendations for policy improvements where necessary;
• • Assesses requests for replacements of equipment, fixtures, etc., and takes action in accordance with hospital policy;
• • Acts independently in solving day-to-day technical problems related to operations, mechanical equipment, boilers, etc.;
• • Solves administrative problems within the scope of authority, such as deploying or reassigning staff within specific guidelines to ensure smooth workflow;
• • Performs any related duties assigned by the Technical Director from time to time.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Good oral and written communication skills
  • • Ability to work as part of a team
  • • Ability to work on own initiative
  • • Good interpersonal skills

• Technical:

  • • Good knowledge of the Ministry's policies, practices, and procedures
  • • Proficiency in relevant computer applications
  • • Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
  • • Familiarity with drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics

Qualifications

• • B.Sc. in Construction, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• • Three (3) years of experience at the supervisory level in a hospital or similar environment.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Required to own and operate a reliable motor vehicle.
  • • Required to meet numerous deadlines simultaneously.
  • • Required to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • • Required to comply with the hospital's policies and procedures, as amended from time to time.
  • • Required to devote entire time and attention during working hours to carrying out assigned duties and not engage in any other employment or business.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than no later than Monday, 24th March, 2025 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development University Hospital of the West Indies Mona Kingston 7 ✉️ Email: hrd@uhwi.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Deputy Technical Director (SOG/ST 6) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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