Director, Facilities Management Division

2 weeks ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full time
Director, Facilities Management DivisionEntityLocationIntroduction

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites across 6 countries on three continents. As part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU offers higher education in various disciplines, conducts relevant research, and operates campuses, programs, and teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. AKU is committed to principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access, serving as a model of academic excellence and social change.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Facilities and Administrative Services Officer, you will lead a team of diverse professionals, setting a strategic direction for technical services and processes that align with the Division's vision, mission, and values. You should be a proactive change agent with a passion for innovative quality management systems that enhance patient care. Your specific responsibilities will include:

  • Building strategic relationships with key stakeholders locally and globally, including AKDN partners
  • Assessing risks, making business trade-offs, and implementing optimal solutions
  • Providing regular updates to project sponsors and stakeholders, designing analytical frameworks, and establishing evaluation mechanisms for project outcomes
  • Preparing and managing the divisional budget, overseeing financial and human resources
  • Planning, coordinating, and leading initiatives across all services under the Facilities Management Division, including biomedical engineering, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, grounds, and power generation, ensuring standards and efficient service delivery
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards while meeting internal and external customer expectations
  • Reviewing and improving current processes and systems
  • Implementing innovative ideas to reduce costs and supporting new program initiatives
  • Recruiting, retaining, and developing staff to enhance technical capabilities
  • Providing leadership and problem-solving support, fostering strong relationships with peers, staff, and customers
  • Managing projects and facilitating initiatives, implementing systems that reflect the division's philosophy
  • Participating in patient care initiatives and representing AKU at national and international forums
Requirements

You should possess:

  • A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical, from a recognized university; a Master's degree is preferred
  • 10 to 12 years of progressive experience managing facilities, supervising staff, managing budgets, and leading training programs in large organizations
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to establish clear standards, understanding implications and impacts
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
  • Deep technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, power plants, biomedical/electronics systems
  • A proven track record in managing organizational utilities with credibility and delivering value
  • An entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable to dynamic and unpredictable environments
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, both independently and collaboratively
  • Experience supervising core staff responsible for smooth service operations to achieve organizational objectives

Applications should be submitted by August 4, 2023.

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