Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...

• Establish a facilities management plan document that coordinates ongoing maintenance, operations, and safety of the building.
• Develop detailed maintenance schedules and procedures for all building systems e.g strategies to protect critical assets like HVAC, electrical systems, and structural components to reduce failures.
• Implement a Computerized Maintenance Management System to streamline maintenance activities.
• Identify and establish procedures for cleaning, catering, waste management, and daily upkeep.
• Recommend capital improvements and provide a cost-benefit analysis for proposed upgrades.
• Assist in developing a long-term capital improvement plan.
• Identify potential safety hazards and code compliance issues, offering practical solutions.
• Establish protocols for emergencies, security, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Propose strategies to optimize energy efficiency and sustainability, including cost-effective solutions for building operations.
• Recommend ways to optimize space usage, allocation and planning to meet evolving needs.
• Ensure the efficient utilization of space.
• Regularly report on progress, needs, and advances in building operations and present findings to university administration.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing technical expertise, supervision, support and mentorship to the facilities team.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in facility management.
• Work closely with the Purchasing and Supply Department on vendor/contractor management matters including but not limited sourcing and selection, contracting and onboarding, performance management, risk mitigation and offboarding.

• Proven ability to identify and analyse facility maintenance needs.
• Expertise in life cycle costing and budgeting for facilities management.

• A recognized qualification in Engineering from an accredited tertiary institution is required.
• Professional certification or training in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• A valid Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
• Additional certification in building management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of building systems and infrastructure, including: Mechanical Engineering principles, Plumbing systems and services, Building Management/Automation systems (BMS/BAS), Electrical distribution systems
• Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive Facilities Management plans, including preventative maintenance programmes, capital improvement plans, and energy efficiency initiatives, will be an added advantage.