Carpenter Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 24 September 2023
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: CURE Children's Hospital
CURE Children's Hospital |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
Purpose:
To construct, repair and maintain wooden structures such as assistive devices, furniture, equipment, wall partitions and other parts of hospital buildings, using hand and power tools according to written and oral instructions.
Responsibilities and duties:
Carpentry function
• Periodically inspects hospital furniture, wooden structures and building framework consisting of wood or metal for any damages and recommend maintenance/repair/replacement plan.
• Calculates quantity of materials needed, selects stock, tools and supplies for the repair of hospital the carpentry works in the hospital.
• Construct and or supervises the making of hospital furniture, wooden structures and building framework consisting of wood or metal, using power and hand tools.
• Repairs Hospital furniture, wooden structures and building framework consisting of wood or metal.
• Makes assistive devices for the physiotherapy department according written and oral instructions provided by the physiotherapist.
• Install Floors, walls and roofs using materials such as wood, steel, metal, concrete and plastics.
Procurement Function
• Assists procurement in identifying and purchase of quality materials, supplies, tools and equipment needed for the carpentry work.
Collaboration function
• Collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, plumbers etc during implementation or execution of carpentry related works.
Inventory monitoring function
• Maintains an inventory of all carpentry tools and equipment in the hospital and ensures they are kept in a good working condition.
• Spiritual Ministry participation
Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
Occupational Health & Safety observed
• Maintains a clean and organized working area- free from any hazards. Follows health and safety standards and complies with building codes
• All staff are expected to work in such a way that does not cause injury to themselves, other staff members or patients.
• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.
• Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.
Other duty function
• Performs any other related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Other duty function
• Performs any other related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• A certificate in Carpentry and Joinery. A diploma is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and ability to make patients’ assistive devices for physiotherapy is an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of work experience
• Building Skills
• Ability to use electrical tools.
• Ability to organize and priorities job/work orders.
Essential personal attributes and aptitudes
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive and welcoming attitude.
• Adherence to Christian ethos.
• Exhibit high qualities of honesty, integrity, confidentiality in handling hospital matters.
Application procedure
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Posting Date: 2023-09-11