RIDERS FOR HEALTH
POSITION:
TECHNICIAN X 2
WORK STATION:
MASERU
RESPONSIBLE TO:
OPERATIONS MANAGER AT RIDERS FOR HEALTH
Job Summary:
The successful candidates are expected to cover all Riders for Health operations throughout the country and will be based at Riders central office in Maseru. The Technician(s) will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair both mechanical and electrical components of motorbikes, vehicles, machinery, and equipment. She/He will conduct electrical system diagnostics and repair electrical faults, collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient workflow, follow safety protocols and guidelines at all times, and report monthly to the Operations Manager and M&E Officer.
Specific Duties:
- Conduct thorough inspections of motorbikes, vehicles, machinery, or equipment to identify issues and assess their condition.
- Diagnose mechanical problems by using diagnostic tools, reviewing manuals, and conducting tests to identify the root causes of issues.
- Perform repairs and maintenance tasks, including replacing parts, fixing broken components, and conducting routine service to keep motorbikes, vehicles, machinery, and equipment in optimal working order.
- Ensure that all repairs and maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, including documenting work performed and parts used.
- Conduct tests and quality checks to ensure that repaired or maintained motorbikes, vehicles, machinery, and equipment meet performance standards and specifications.
- Provide recommendations for equipment upgrades, replacements, or improvements based on assessment findings.
Skills, Qualifications, and Qualities:
- Formal qualification in accredited institutions offering Motor Mechanics/Electrical training (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree).
- Motor electric knowledge and motorbike repair/maintenance will be an added advantage.
- Code B licence with at least 8 years’ experience and a clean driving record.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and graphics.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Physical fitness and strength to perform manual tasks.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
- Strong communication skills.
About Riders for Health:
Riders for Health (Riders) is a non-profit organization and social enterprise founded in The United Kingdom, with all its operations in Africa. Riders’ mission is to make the ‘last mile’ the most important mile in health care delivery: creating, showing, and sharing the solutions for achieving truly equitable health care. Riders support transport logistics for the health sector and achieve this by maintaining and managing vehicles on a reliable, predictable, and cost-effective basis; to support the work of health partners whose remit is to reach rural communities with health care and other vital services. They facilitate the acquisition of vehicles, setting up systems for preventive maintenance, and training of vehicle/motorcycle users, transport medical samples, results, reports, medicines, and other medical and laboratory commodities. Riders for Health has enabled health workers to reach hitherto hard-to-reach areas, conduct more community outreach visits, and attend to more patients by cutting down walking time.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Admin Manager
Riders for Health
P.O Box 514
Maseru, Lesotho
Interested candidates should hand deliver their Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, and certified educational certificates to Riders for Health offices located at the Ministry of Health headquarters, ground floor.
Closing date:
Thursday, 17th April 2025, at 12 noon.