INCINERATOR OPERATOR – MPILO CENTRAL HOSPITAL -Ministry of Health and Child Care 69 views

Vacancy

The vacancies below have arisen in the Ministry ot Health and Child Care. Applications are therefore being invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fl the posts.

Reports to Domestic Services Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:
The main general responsibilities of the Incinerator Operator shall be as follows:
⦁ Provide technical support and oversight related to the operation and maintenance of the giant incinerators
⦁ Provide technical support in operating and maintenance of the giant incinerators and this includes overseeing the status of the ash pit and ensuring it is emptied when ful.
⦁ Provide periodic reports on the state of the incinerator and advise management on maintenance routines and schedules.
⦁ Perform annual audit/inspection of all the components and equipment. Report when incinerator is no longer effective and/or the ash pit(s) is (are) full and take appropriate action.
⦁ Designing and developing project records/tracking document including waste incineration log documenting the amount of waste incinerated, failure of equipment accidents/injufies) and records visitors. Supervisor’s checklist and additional records as and when required or requested.
⦁ Supervise performance of the giant incinerators and oversee regular maintenance to ensure that the incinerator will continue to work property and to prolong its life span. Each step of the incineration process should have an inspection/maintenance checklist.
⦁ Overseeing inspection and replacement of incinerator consumables and advising on overhaul of the incinerator or its components where necessary.
⦁ Ensure welding services are provided as and when required as part of operations and maintenance in consultation with Human Resources and Electrician.
⦁ Provide supervision and oversight of all management and operating team at the giant Incinerators.
⦁ Ensure that there is effective supervision, monitoring, implementation of daily, weekly, and monthly duties by the operation and maintenance team and work at the incinerator project site is done to the right quality and standard as per MoHCC guidelines.
⦁ Ensure that there are effective quality control measures in place for the operations and maintenance of the incinerators adhering to technical specifications and MoHCC requirements.
⦁ Supervise and monitor the operations and maintenance team consisting of Waste Management Assistant, Truck Drivers, Mechanical Fitter and Electrician
⦁ Supervise, monitor and evaluate the performance of waste management team working on various work packages by measuring, assessing and appraising the works in terms of MoHCC and Government of Zimbabwe requirements.
⦁ Keep records and maintain fuel stock levels for the incinerator and keep records of tools, records, and protective clothing in the storage room or box provided at the incinerator site offices.
⦁ Maintain a safe working environment and ensure all welding works do not detrimentally affect the environment.
⦁ Provide technical support and technical input to the Operations and maintenance of the Giant Incinerators.
⦁ Ensure that all the technical inputs and cost estimates of consumables and operating equipment are accurate and provided in a timely manner. Develop technical specifications for operations and maintenance of the incinerators.
⦁ Support the PSM in all procurement process for al the consumables required in operating and maintaining of the Giant incinerators.
⦁ Guide all requirements regqrding repairs/replacement of parts, schedule for completion of recommended actions, and program budget for repairs and maintenance.
⦁ Design scheduled maintenance program reports on each maintenance task performed at the incinerators and documents the actions, replacement parts, and status of each activity on completion of the scheduled maintenance visit. Design the scheduled maintenance to be carried out as per an approved maintenance plan of the incinerators.
⦁ Provide Project Management support to the Operations and maintenance team and also ensure that operations and maintenance of the giant Incinerators Is done effectively and efficiently.
⦁ Identify and manage risks and ensure that timety corrective actions are undertaken to ensure maximum efficiency of the incinerators.
⦁ Work with all relevant stakeholders including but not limited to MOHCC, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works (MoLGPW), Rural District Councils. Municipal Authorities, City Authorities, World Food Programme (WFP), National AIDS Council (NAC). MCAZ, and NatPharm for technical input and support.
⦁ Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing In the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
⦁ Organization of trainings for capacity building to ensure successful operations and maintenance.
⦁ Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in programme.
⦁ Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
⦁ Review prices for incineration fees to ensure sustainability of operating the plant.
⦁ Perform other tasks as might be determined/assigned by the Management

Qualifications:
1. At least a Bachelors Degree in Biomedical or Electrical or Mechanical or Civil Engineering or any related field.
Experience and skills:
1. Five years in facilities management of electrical or mechanical facilities.
2. Experience in management and supervising technical sub ordinates.
3. Knowledge of relevant building codes.
4. Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
5. Excellent Analytical skills.
6. Excellent communication skills.
7. Fluency in English and a basic working knowledge of local languages.
8. Registration with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe or a similar body will be an added advantage.