Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security established under the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 36 of 2010, has its main Offices situated in Kitwe with two branch offices in Solwezi and Lusaka. In addition to the 3 centres, the Institute also offers occupational health and safety (OHS) services to all the sectors throughout the country on outreach basis. The Institute is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions;

MAINTENANCE OFFICER [1 POSITION]

JOB OBJECTIVE

Responsible for ensuring that all Occupational Health and Safety Institute’s facilities and infrastructure are maintained in a safe, functional, and efficient condition. The role involves routine inspections, repairs, and proactive maintenance of physical assets including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, facilities, and infrastructure to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Respond in a timely manner to repair requests, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical and operational services
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work completed, including maintenance schedules and logs.
• Coordinate with external service providers and contractors for specialized repairs or installations. Maintain up-to-date material stock-take, tool/equipment schedules, and planned work documentation
• Oversee and, where applicable, supervise the activities of contractors and tradesperson works.
• Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 school certificate
• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Building Maintenance, or related technical field.
• Five years proven “hands-on” post qualification experience.
• Must be a member of Engineering Institute of Zambia.
• Technical proficiency in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software tools
• Prior experience in maintenance or facilities management is an advantage
• Good report writing skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who responded to earlier advert on Epidemiologist position need not to apply.

Closing Date: 18 July 2025

For any queries contact the Institute on the following number: +260 750 125258 or 260 764836633
Candidates should send a cover letter, Educational and Professional Qualifications and a detailed C.V to;

The Director
Occupational Health and Safety Institute
P. O. Box 20205
KITWE