Utility Officer

Job Summary
o We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Utility Officer to oversee the maintenance and efficient operation of essential utilities within our healthcare facility.
o The role ensures uninterrupted water, electricity, HVAC, and other critical services to support patient care and hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities
o Monitor and maintain hospital utilities, including water supply, power, and HVAC systems.
o Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal functioning of facility utilities.
o Respond promptly to any utility-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital operations.
o Liaise with vendors and service providers for repairs, installations, and maintenance contracts.
o Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards in all utility operations.
o Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, service schedules, and utility consumption.
o Provide recommendations for improvements in energy efficiency and resource management.
o Provides robust IT platforms and infrastructure to support business operations.
o Assists in implementing IT strategies, policies, and procedures
o Plans, designs, and maintains data networks and servers
o Provides technical support to users on network issues
o Administers day-to-day operations of networks and servers
o Implements LAN/WAN maintenance and management procedures.
o Establishes and maintains user accounts, profiles, file sharing, access privileges on the company intranet
o Installs, supports, and maintains both physical and virtual network servers and appliances
o Oversees the day-to-day operation of computer networks within the facility
o Liaises with the Internet Service Providers and other vendors for cost effective services in line with Service Level Agreements
o Maintains computer peripheral equipment such as scanners, printers and ensures that these are prepared and ready to be used
o Assists the Team Lead, Information Technology in the deployment of computer hardware around the company
o Manages relationship with service providers to ensure seamless, cost effective and hitch free internet connectivity
o Maintains logs and records of daily data communication transactions, problems, and remedial actions
o Provides support and maintenance to the business’ software and applications
o Installs client/server applications and essential software patches, carries out any required maintenance of applications and identifies compatibility issues, escalating appropriately
o Supervises and performs hands on training for computer users and operators.
o Develops and executes company-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plans with respect to software, data, and applications
o Performs the addition, removal and updates of staff data and access rights in line with the information security policy.
Requirements
o Qualification: B.Sc/HND in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related course.
o Experience: 2-5 years’ experience as an IT Officer, Facility Management, or a related field.
o Strong knowledge of hospital infrastructure, including water, power, and HVAC systems.
o Ability to troubleshoot and respond quickly to utility-related emergencies.

Salary: #250,000-350,000