Technical Assistant at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification in a related engineering field or related working experience
• One-year practical experience within the framework of his/her education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including competency with email and experience with cellular technology
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to identify, address, and appropriately escalate process issues
• Planning and organizing skills as well as attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Assembly, operation, and maintenance of aerosol sampling apparatus to enable timely participant or experimental aerosol sampling
• Assist with regular quality assurance checks to enable the early identification of faults in processes critical to aerosol sampling
• Apparatus and component inventory management
• Assist the Site Scientific Lead with component design and fabrication
• Data retrieval from monitoring equipment