An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Affiliation and Institutional
Development for planning, executing and evaluating of infrastructure development projects according to predetermined timelines and budgets.
Duties & Responsibilities
Formulating and implementing overall projects management technical policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
Planning, design, construction, management and maintenance of functional aesthetic layouts of built environment at in the Hospital.
Managing project development from initiation, design, monitoring, and evaluation, controlling to closure.
Building and managing project teams, reporting to management and ensuring quality control throughout the project life cycle
Managing and mitigating project risks
Overseeing consultants and contractors appointed or approved by the Hospital to implement architectural design or construction projects
Working with project sponsors and stakeholders to develop the project charter
outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources and budget
Providing project implementation schedules and ensuring timely completion of projects
Recommending approval of all Architectural plans for any proposed development.
Coordinating preparation of budgets and procurement plans for projects
Establishment of new space standards and better architectural detailing;
Synchronizing of construction needs for the various user departments.
Checking on sketch/scheme designs and final documents done by consultants; and recommending for approval.
Oversee preparation of project reports for presentation to the hospital management.
Oversee the preparation of valuations, Interim Payment Certificates, Completions Certificates Handing Over Certificates, Certificate of Making Good Defects, and Final Certificates.
Post-contract administration including supervision of projects during construction and
during defects liability period
Oversee architectural detailing and condition surveying of existing buildings.
Controlling of activities of contractors, sub-contractors and consultants on site;
Monitoring of project expenditure; and liaising with client Departments on matters
relating to design briefs and expenditure.
Planning, coordinating and directing overall operations of technical sections of PITs of projects.
Overseeing occupancy user reaction surveys, drawing conclusive opinions and preparation of final reports for improved performance of type designs and details.
Qualification and Experience
Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveyor or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveyor or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
Membership with Professional Body.
A Management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Registered as Professional Architect by BORAQS.
Registered as a corporate member of the Architectural Association of Kenya;
A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work in fundraising and grant management and at least five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
