PARTNERS IN HEALTH (PIH) – ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Organisation: Partners In Health (PIH)
Project: NNP2
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Botsabelo, with frequent travel to different PIH-supported facilities
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Partners In Health (PIH) has launched the NNP2 Project, which focuses on essential investments aimed at improving the safety, functionality, and dignity of PIH-supported health facilities to enhance the delivery of quality patient care.
The initiative seeks to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and operational systems in alignment with the OnePIH Strategic Plan, specifically contributing to Pathway 1: Building Resilient Health Systems. Through these investments, the project aims to create safe, efficient, and patient-centred healthcare environments that support sustainable health outcomes and resilient service delivery.
The organisation is therefore seeking suitably qualified and competent candidates to fill the position of Electrical Engineer.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, installation, maintenance, and optimisation of electrical systems under PIH’s Non-Negotiables Phase 2 (NNP2) infrastructure programme.
The candidate shall ensure reliable, safe, and sustainable power systems across PIH-supported health facilities, enabling uninterrupted healthcare service delivery. The candidate will provide technical expertise, supervise contractors and maintenance teams, ensure compliance with safety standards, and contribute to the integration of renewable energy solutions into facility infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design electrical distribution systems that comply with national regulations and safety standards.
- Integrate sustainability and energy efficiency into facility designs.
- Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Design and implement solar PV systems, battery storage, and hybrid energy solutions.
- Develop automation solutions to improve reliability and performance.
- Implement monitoring solutions for solar plants, generators, and distribution systems.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for electrical infrastructure.
- Support asset tracking and maintenance management through the CMMS.
- Maintain records of assets, schedules, and system performance.
- Schedule, coordinate, and supervise maintenance and repair works.
- Ensure timely response to electrical failures to minimise disruptions.
- Develop technical drawings, layouts, and schematics using AutoCAD.
- Maintain accurate records of upgrades and modifications.
- Carry out safety inspections, develop procedures, and promote a culture of safety.
- Oversee subcontractors and ensure adherence to specifications, safety standards, and timelines.
- Provide technical support in procurements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree (BEng/BSc/B.Tech) in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics with 8 years of experience.
- Solar PV design and installation certification is an added advantage.
- Three years of proven work experience in electrical design, installation, PLCs, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Two years of experience in a supervisory role managing technicians and/or contractors.
- AutoCAD: Proficiency in producing electrical layouts, schematics, and single-line diagrams.
- Electrical design: Load calculations, cable sizing, protection coordination, earthing, and lightning protection, in line with applicable national and international standards.
- Power systems: Practical knowledge of generators, UPS, automatic transfer/changeover switches, distribution boards, and power quality.
- Maintenance systems: Preventive maintenance planning and use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Electrical safety: Sound knowledge of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout, risk assessment, and safe work procedures.
- Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and MS Project or similar planning tools.
- Problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
COMMITMENT TO PREVENTION OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, ABUSE AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work—including our patients, families and community members—as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partners In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should email their applications, with the job title of the position applied for in the subject line, together with educational certificates and detailed CVs, including three traceable referees, one of whom must be the most recent supervisor. All documents must be compiled into one PDF document and submitted to:
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: 6 November 2026
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.