Experience
- 2 to 3 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Education
Minimum HSC or equivalent educational qualification.
Technical training, vocational certification, or diploma in electrical installation, plumbing, or a related trade is preferred.
Requirements
- 2 to 3 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Additional Requirements
Experience – Essential
• At least 2–3 years of relevant practical experience in electrical and plumbing maintenance.
• Experience maintaining electrical and water supply systems in a hospital, healthcare facility, commercial building, or institutional setting is an advantage.
• Practical knowledge of electrical wiring, circuit protection, earthing, plumbing fixtures, water pumps, pipelines, and drainage systems.
• Ability to use electrical testing instruments and maintenance tools safely.
• Basic recordkeeping and reporting skills.
Desirable
• Previous experience working in a hospital, PHCC, clinic, camp facility, NGO/INGO, or humanitarian setting.
• Training or certification in electrical safety, plumbing, or facility maintenance.
• Experience in building maintenance, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair services.
• Experience in identifying maintenance issues and coordinating repair work.
Skills & Competencies
Skills:
Technical Skills
• Good knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Practical knowledge of plumbing systems, water supply, drainage, and sanitary fittings.
• Ability to identify and repair common electrical and plumbing faults.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, safe tool handling, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to inspect electrical installations, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records and report technical problems.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Ability to coordinate with facility, administration, logistics, and other relevant teams.
• Ability to communicate maintenance problems clearly and report completed work.
Other Competencies
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Honest, reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and respond to urgent maintenance requests.
• Ability to work flexible hours, shifts, weekends, public holidays, or during emergencies when required.
• Commitment to organizational policies, professional conduct, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
Additional Job Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties reasonably related to their qualifications, skills, and experience, based on programme and operational requirements.
Safeguarding
The post holder is required to perform all duties in accordance with the organization's safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child safeguarding, anti-harassment, code of conduct, and other relevant organizational policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other status.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out all duties in accordance with organizational Health, Safety, Security, Infection Prevention and Control, laboratory biosafety, and other relevant policies and procedures.
Responsibilities & Context
Job Description: Assistant Officer – Electrician - Jointly operated by Save the Children & PHD Mother and Child Hospital (MCH).
Duty Station: Camp 21, Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar
Reports to: Officer Admin & logistic
Accountable to: Manager Admin & logistic
Expected Date of Joining: 1st December,2026. The selected candidate must be available to join on this date.
Position Summary
To ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electrical, plumbing, water supply, drainage, and related utility systems at Camp 21 MCH. The position holder will carry out routine inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize service interruptions and maintain a safe, functional healthcare environment. Special attention must be given to critical hospital areas, including the Operating Theatre (OT), maternity, SCANU, emergency, laboratory, pharmacy, and inpatient departments. He / She will also be responsible for inspections and necessary maintenance of generators. The position holder will be responsible for providing support for other health facilities as per need.
Key Responsibilities
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1. Electrical Maintenance and Repair
• Conduct routine inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of the hospital’s electrical installations and equipment.
• Maintain lighting systems, switches, sockets, circuit breakers, distribution boards, wiring, earthing, and other electrical accessories.
• Monitor electrical loads and identify overloaded circuits, damaged cables, loose connections, overheating, and other potential hazards.
• Support the maintenance of electrical connections for air conditioners, refrigerators, fans, water pumps, washing machines, and other facility equipment.
• Ensure that critical areas, including OT, SCANU, maternity, emergency, laboratory, and pharmacy, receive reliable power in coordination with the supervisor and generator operator.
• Maintain emergency lighting and other approved backup electrical arrangements.
• Immediately report major electrical faults, unsafe installations, and risks of fire or electric shock.
2. Generator and Backup Power Support.
• Support the generator operator and supervisor in routine inspection and maintenance of generator-related electrical systems, changeover switches, distribution connections, and associated accessories.
• Inspect and report faults in generator-to-facility connections and backup power distribution systems.
• Assist with safe transfer and restoration of electrical supply during power failures, as authorized.
• Check and report abnormalities in voltage, electrical loads, and power distribution.
• Ensure that electrical maintenance work does not compromise power supply to critical clinical equipment.
• Coordinate planned maintenance and power interruptions with the supervisor and relevant clinical department leads.
• Maintain records of electrical faults, repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.
3. Plumbing and Water Supply Maintenance
• Inspect, maintain, and repair water supply lines, taps, valves, pipes, fittings, washbasins, showers, toilets, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Identify and repair water leakages, pipe blockages, damaged fittings, and low water pressure.
• Monitor the functionality of water pumps, tanks, pipelines, and associated plumbing components.
• Support reliable water supply to maternity, OT, SCANU, emergency, laboratory, laundry, kitchen, toilets, and other essential hospital areas.
• Assist with installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and water supply connections during construction, renovation, or room modification.
• Ensure that plumbing work maintains the required separation between potable water and wastewater systems.
4. Drainage, Sanitation, and Wastewater Systems
• Inspect and maintain wastewater pipes, floor drains, washroom drainage, and other drainage installations.
• Identify and address blockages, leakage, and drainage problems.
• Report septic tank issues, sewer overflows, damaged manholes, and other major wastewater concerns to the supervisor.
• Support urgent repairs to toilets and sanitation facilities to maintain safe access for patients, caregivers, and staff.
5. Preventive Maintenance and Facility Inspection
• Conduct scheduled inspections of electrical, plumbing, and related utility systems.
• Implement the approved preventive maintenance plan and maintenance checklist.
• Identify potential faults before they cause service interruptions or safety risks.
• Maintain an updated list of electrical and plumbing maintenance requirements.
• Prepare and follow up on maintenance requests and ensure completed work is checked.
• Support routine inspection of newly installed equipment, renovated spaces, and utility connections.
• Recommend repairs, replacement of defective components, and improvements to facility infrastructure.
6. Emergency Response and Troubleshooting
• Respond promptly to urgent electrical failures, water supply disruptions, plumbing leaks, drainage blockages, and other utility-related emergencies.
• Prioritize maintenance requests according to patient safety, clinical criticality, and operational impact.
• Conduct all tasks through supervisor.
• Isolate faulty electrical circuits or water lines when safe and authorized to prevent further damage.
• Maintain records of emergency incidents, response times, actions taken, and outstanding issues.
7. Safety, IPC, and Compliance
• Follow organizational health and safety procedures, electrical safety requirements, and approved maintenance practices.
• Use appropriate PPE, insulated tools, and safety equipment during maintenance activities.
• Isolate and verify electrical circuits before commencing work, using approved lockout/tagout procedures where applicable.
• Never undertake electrical work beyond the level of training, authorization, or technical competence.
• Ensure that wet-area electrical work is performed with appropriate protective measures.
• Coordinate with relevant departments before entering restricted clinical areas or undertaking work that may generate dust, noise, or contamination.
• Keep work areas clean, secure, and free from hazards after completing maintenance.
• Report accidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and safeguarding concerns through established reporting channels.
8. Tools, Materials, and Inventory Management
• Maintain an inventory of electrical and plumbing tools, spare parts, consumables, and maintenance materials.
• Ensure proper use, storage, and accountability of tools and equipment.
• Inform the supervisor in advance of required materials and spare parts.
• Use materials efficiently and avoid unnecessary wastage.
• Report damage, missing, or defective tools and equipment promptly.
9. Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain daily maintenance logs and records of completed and pending work.
• Update electrical and plumbing inspection checklists.
• Maintain a fault and repair register, including the date, location, reported problem, corrective action, and status.
• Document preventive maintenance activities and recurring technical issues.
• Report major faults, emergency repairs, and unresolved maintenance requests to the supervisor.
• Provide regular updates on maintenance requirements, material consumption, and outstanding work.
• Support preparation of maintenance plans, budgets, and technical specifications when required.
10. Coordination and Teamwork
• Coordinate with the Admin & Logistics Coordinator, relevant personnel.
• Communicate planned maintenance activities and expected service interruptions in advance.
• Support contractors and technicians during authorized installation, repair, and renovation work.
• Provide technical input for facility improvements, equipment installation, and infrastructure modifications.
• Perform other relevant maintenance duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.
11. General:
• SCI Safeguarding Policy and relevant requirement
• Anti-harassment, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and respectful workplace standards.
• SCI Quality and Safety Frameworks.
• MCH norms, standards, and hospital Charter.
• Security protocols and compliance with established security and admin procedures.
• Clear communication, coordination, and reporting arrangements.
4. Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum HSC or equivalent educational qualification.
• Technical training, vocational certification, or diploma in electrical installation, plumbing, or a related trade is preferred.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant practical experience in electrical and plumbing maintenance.
• Experience maintaining electrical and water supply systems in a hospital, healthcare facility, commercial building, or institutional setting is an advantage.
• Practical knowledge of electrical wiring, circuit protection, earthing, plumbing fixtures, water pumps, pipelines, and drainage systems.
• Ability to use electrical testing instruments and maintenance tools safely.
• Basic recordkeeping and reporting skills.
5. Required Skills and Competencies
• Strong troubleshooting and practical maintenance skills.
• Good understanding of electrical and plumbing safety.
• Ability to prioritize urgent maintenance requests.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and checklists.
• Commitment to patient safety, IPC, workplace safety, and quality service.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent operational requirements.
• Teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect for organizational policies.
6. Safeguarding and Accountability
The position holder must comply with Save the Children’s safeguarding policies, Child Safeguarding Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) requirements, Code of Conduct, and applicable organizational procedures. Any safeguarding concern, suspected abuse, exploitation, or serious misconduct must be reported through established reporting mechanisms.
7. General Responsibilities
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, health and safety standards, and applicable laws.
• Maintain confidentiality and behave professionally while working in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Protect organizational assets, tools, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the purpose of the position.
Job Other Benifits
Monthly Gross Salary: BDT 38,182 /= (Only)
Bonus and other benefits: 10% of the monthly gross salary.
Other Benefits: Office hours, annual leave, increments, will be provided as per the organizational policy and Recruitment & Human Resource Management Policy of Partners in Health and Development (PHD), subject to project budget availability.