Location: Azraq Camp

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Technician is responsible for leading and supporting the operation, repair, and upkeep of all hospital infrastructure, facilities, and utilities at Azraq Hospital. This includes electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, life safety systems, and coordination with biomedical teams. The role ensures all maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with IMC standards, healthcare regulations, and hospital SOPs, helping maintain uninterrupted hospital operations and patient safety. 

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies aligned with hospital goals. 

2. Lead capital improvement and infrastructure upgrade projects. 

3. Participate in budget planning and control for maintenance and facilities. 

4. Oversee day-to-day maintenance activities including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, medical gas systems, elevators, fire safety, and generators. 

5. Manage preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. 

6. Ensure proper upkeep of hospital infrastructure and buildings. 

7. Ensure hospital facilities comply with all relevant regulatory, safety, and accreditation standard of IMC. 

8. Maintain up-to-date documentation for audits and inspections. 

9. Coordinate safety drills and life safety system testing (fire alarms, emergency power systems, etc.). 

10. Supervise and provide directions to maintenance engineers, technicians, and support staff. 

11. Manage work schedules, performance evaluations, and training programs. 

12. Promote a safety-first culture and ensure staff adhere to SOPs and safety standards. 

13. Manage service contracts (e.g., waste disposal, HVAC servicing). 

14. Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to ensure cost-effective procurement of services and materials. 

15. Monitor energy usage and develop strategies to improve energy efficiency. 

16. Lead the facilities management response in emergencies (e.g., power outages, system failures, natural disasters). 

17. Maintain and test backup systems including emergency generators and UPS systems. 

18. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, asset inventory, and compliance reports. 

19. Provide regular updates to senior management regarding the status of facility operations, risks, and improvements. 

20. Ensure the presence of minimum required spare parts in the stock to facilitate the running operation of the hospital.  

21. Assist in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of diesel generators to ensure reliable backup power supply during outages. 

22. Monitor fuel levels, coolant, oil pressure, and battery condition. 

23. Support regular Load testing, automatic transfer switch (ATS) functionality checks, and respond to generator alarms. 

24. Coordinate with electrical technicians to ensure seamless operation during power failures, especially in critical areas (OT and ICU).  

25. Support the other location of IMC when required.  

Scope of Work: 

• Area of Responsibility: All hospital buildings, utility systems, equipment rooms, grounds, parking facilities, and off-site facilities, if applicable. 

• Systems Covered: Electrical systems, mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, fire protection, elevators, building automation systems (BAS), medical gas systems, waste management, emergency power systems. 

• Personnel Supervised: Maintenance supervisors, technicians, electricians, plumbers, HVAC specialists, and external contractors. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or Facilities Management (master’s preferred).
• IT knowledge in Microsoft (Word, Excel) and internet use.  
• Minimum 5 years in a healthcare or hospital environment.: 
• 10+ years of experience in facility or maintenance management. 
• Professional certification (e.g., CFM, CHFM, PMP) is an advantage. 

Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps 

As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships.  

International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve.  

As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps. 

Equal Opportunities 

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. 

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme 

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s 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 understanding of these recruitment procedures.