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• Company: Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency
• Location: Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Engineering Jobs in Zambia

Job Description

Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency is the largest pharmaceutical and medical distributor in Zambia. It contributes to the pharmaceutical composition of health care provision in Zambia through: –

• Procurement of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
• Warehousing of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
• Distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to all districts and public sector hospitals
• Monitoring of usage trends and analyzing of logistics information
• Maintaining existing and establishing new relationships with stakeholders and partners in order to develop supply chain services in line with existing and future needs
• Providing services to customers professionally

In order to enhance our services, we are seeking to employ for the following position:

MECHANICAL ARTISAN

Grade: ZAMMSA 7

Main Job Purpose

To be responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance and repair of all ZAMMSA machinery and equipment except for motor vehicles.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Planning and Work plans

•  Participates in the preparation of work plans.

2. Machinery and Equipment Management

• Identify defects/faults of mechanical nature and compile a report(s) on the obtaining status of all ZAMMSA machinery and equipment.
• Identifies and reports the required spare parts for use in respect of maintenance and repairs

3. Repairs and Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment

• Undertakes mechanical repairs of all ZAMMSA machinery and equipment.
• Makes recommendations for machinery and equipment with mechanical problems to be repaired outside the ZAMMSA
• Undertakes preventive maintenance service of ZAMMSA machinery and equipment
• Makes users take the responsibility of reporting faults on their machines and equipment.

4. Policy Development and Reporting

• Participates in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures on the repair and maintenance of ZAMMSA machinery and equipment to improve ZAMMSA’s overall performance and service
• Participates in the assessments of the disposal of ZAMMSA machines and equipment to reduce repair costs.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Critical thinking
• Innovative/creative
• Quick learner and fast at identifying defects
• Accurate, fast, and results orientated
• Honesty
• Knack for repairing things
• Cooperative and comfortable to work with others
• Hardworking/Able to work odd hours

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Machining and Machinery and Equipment Repair skills
• Good interpersonal and communication Skills
• Good knowledge of Hand tools and Computerized diagnostic equipment skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Good customer service skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience

 

Method of Application

If you fit the above profile, please submit your application and an updated CV with relevant supporting documents not later than Friday 06th August 2021 at the address below. The applications should be submitted via email only and clearly indicating the POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

The Human Resource Manager

Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency

P.O. Box 30207, Lusaka.

Email: [email protected]

Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For clarifications please call HR Office on Ext.4213