Senior Technician I (Radio & TX),(MTN-Uganda) - Employment, career opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Technician I (RADIO & TX)
Organization: MTN-Uganda
Location: Hoima, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Specialist II
Deadline: 3rd Oct 2013


About MTN:

MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services. MTN is an equal opportunity employer and is currently expanding and is seeking to recruit competent individuals to fill the following vacant

Job Summary:
The  Senior Technician I (RADIO & TX) will carry out preventive & reactive maintenance and operation of all network wire line/wireless infrastructure systems that include; Fiber, satellite, GSM & 3G infrastructures, WIMAX, CDMA and Microwave Radio network systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Performs duties of the assistant to the senior regional in the region.
    Conduct preventive & reactive maintenance of the MTN Uganda radio & transmission network infrastructure.
    Participate in Site upgrades, Commissioning & site acceptance processes.
    Participate in outsourced maintenance contractor supervision works through spot checks and reporting.
    Maintain satellite, fiber, terrestrial network, GSM, CDMA and microwave
    Perform maintenance tasks on the fixed line wireless terminals in the region.
    Should be ready to work hand in hand with the senior technician II Radio Tx to implement prepared regional maintenance work plans.
    Assist the senior region technician carry out spares Audit in order to keep the required stock in region.
    Prepare the faulty spare units; bring them to Kampala for shipping to the supplier for repair.
    Takes on the responsibilities of all operations in the region when the senior regional technician is away.

Qualification Skills and Experience:

    The applicant should hold a Higher Diploma in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering.
    At least 5 year’s work experience in Telecommunication Radio and transmission environment.
    A valid driving license with at least two years driving experience with a manual car.
    Quick learning ability, research for new technologies and cope with the dynamic telecom industry
    Excellent communication & interpersonal skills,
    Excellent report writing and presentation skills
    Good analytical & problem solving skills,
    Highly organized
    Ability to work with minimum supervision.
    He/she must be very enthusiastic, self-motivated
    Highly flexible & able to work long hours with readiness to meet scheduled and unscheduled work call outs.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the:
Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda,
P.O. Box 24624, Kampala, Uganda.

Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer. Only successful candidates will be contacted.