Estates Assistant-Civil at National Medical Stores

SUMMARY:

NMS/2023/29:             Estates Assistant-Civil

Job Title:                        Estates Assistant -Civil

Reports to:                    Senior Estates Officer

Job Grade:                    Grade 10

Job Purpose:                To be responsible for overseeing and maintaining of plumbing system, and sanitary accessories to facilitate smooth running of NMS corporation business

Responsible for:           None

Accountabilities:

1. Constant checking of the sewage and water supply system, unblocking of manholes, underground sewage pipelines, toilets, hand wash basins.
2. Replacing any broken plumbing fittings like taps, water pipes/lines, toilet seat covers, toilet seats and fix any loose joints of sewage system.

• Draw up inspection schedules, to guide periodic inspections of the sewage system, prepare status reports and recommend possible solutions where necessary.

1. Monitor performance of office cleaning services and sanitary facilities including toilets, bath-rooms, urinals, wash hand basins amongst others.
2. Locate and repair any leakages on the water supply lines.
3. Inspect and test plumbing systems for safety and proper functionality.

• Requisition and monitor stock levels for all materials required for day-to-day plumbing works and repairs.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing systems/fixtures.

1. Carry out daily monitoring of water levels in reservoir tanks, ensure proper operation and advise for any re-fills required.
2. Plan, budget, monitor and report on utilisation of utilities for NMS
3. Identify possible risks during execution of duties and formally report to the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Certificate in plumbing or water engineering obtained from a recognized institution.
• An Ordinary diploma in plumbing or water engineering obtained from a recognized institution shall be an added advantage.
• The incumbent should have basic computer knowledge.
• The incumbent should have good communication skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years’ hands on experience from a reputable organization.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Relationship management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning
• Inventory/ logistics handling
• Documentation and data management
• Customer centricity

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should submit an Online Application. Please scan your academic qualifications: Degree or diploma qualifications, Curriculum Vitae, Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Uganda Certificate of Education, Membership to the professional body and other relevant academic documents and National Identity Card (both faces), and submit them online: http://careers.nms.go.ug. Failure to attach any of the listed required documents shall lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.

Detailed job description can be accessed from the Corporation’s website: www.nms.go.ug

The deadline for receiving the Online applications is Friday, 04^th August, 2023 not later than 5: 00pm.

The application letter should be addressed as below and should be signed, scanned and sent online:

The Chief Human Resource and Administration Officer

National Medical Stores

P.O Box 16, Entebbe

Kajjansi Town Council, UGANDA.

Note: 

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us, one month from the date of closure of receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful.
2. Candidates should attach all relevant academic documents as PDF Files

• National Medical Stores reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

1. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
2. National Medical Stores is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifying female candidates are encouraged to apply