Job Opportunity – Darul Sehat Hospital, Karachi
Position: *Head of Maintenance (HOD)*
Darul Sehat Hospital is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to lead its maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of hospital facilities, utilities, and engineering systems in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise the hospitals maintenance department and engineering team. Plan, implement, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and other building utility systems. Ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential utilities to support 24/7 hospital operations.
Monitor the performance and maintenance of generators, transformers, UPS, HVAC systems, pumps, and other critical equipment.
Develop and implement maintenance schedules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and emergency response plans. Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance issues, potential risks, and infrastructure-related problems. Coordinate with hospital administration, clinical departments, procurement, and external service providers to resolve maintenance issues promptly.
*Supervise maintenance staff, assign duties, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
Manage maintenance budgets, control operational costs, and ensure efficient utilization of resources and spare parts.
Monitor contractors and service vendors to ensure quality of work and compliance with service agreements.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, breakdowns, inspections, and service contracts.
Identify opportunities for energy conservation, cost reduction, and improved operational efficiency.
Prepare periodic reports on maintenance performance, major breakdowns, and departmental activities for management review.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. *Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in maintenance and engineering operations.
Experience in the hospital or healthcare sector will be strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of building utilities, electrical and mechanical systems, HVAC, and preventive maintenance practices.
Proven leadership, team management, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
Knowledge of safety standards, maintenance documentation, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in MS Office and maintenance reporting systems.