Institute Overview

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training and services, the Institute’s work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.

Position Summary

Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified safety-conscious Electrician to be stationed at Ifakara Branch. The Intern will maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and safety standards. Work on a variety of projects from troubleshooting complex electrical faults to upgrading systems for improved efficiency while collaborating closely with other technicians and project teams. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship that keeps our facilities and clients connected, safe, and productive. This is an internal advert, internal applicants are encouraged to apply this role.

Responsibility:Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of water in offices, rest houses and staff houses.
• Ensure the routine service for air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers in the office, laboratories, rest houses and staff houses .
• Maintain generators by ensuring refueling, keeping records of generator hours used for service and maintenance.
• Prepare reports of any defects and request the materials needed for repairs.
• Proper maintenance of records and documentation.
• Quality and accuracy of electrical installations and repairs.
• Ensure availability of electricity in offices, rest houses and staff houses.
• Compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skill :Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.

Qualification Required:Essential Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma in Electrical Installation or a related field.

Experience :Desired Experience

• Atleast 1 year of experience in electrical installation and maintenance.

Preferred Language Skill :Preferred Language

• Good communication (English & Swahili) and teamwork abilities.

• Ensure availability of water in offices, rest houses and staff houses.
• Ensure the routine service for air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers in the office, laboratories, rest houses and staff houses .
• Maintain generators by ensuring refueling, keeping records of generator hours used for service and maintenance.
• Prepare reports of any defects and request the materials needed for repairs.
• Proper maintenance of records and documentation.
• Quality and accuracy of electrical installations and repairs.
• Ensure availability of electricity in offices, rest houses and staff houses.
• Compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.

• Certificate, Diploma in Electrical Installation or a related field.