Job Description
REF/FC/10/18
Reporting to the Hospital Engineer – Plant the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
MAIN DUTIES
Supervising the facilities team comprising plumbing, masonry, painting, upholstery and carpentry to achieve results in handling maintenance issues in the Hospital.
Developing, supporting and coaching the team members to reach their targets and potential for better output.
Regularly monitoring buildings and facilities and advise the Hospital Engineer – Plant on repair or maintenance requirements.
Do a bill of quantities for civil works identified that require to be carried out by our contractors.
Reviewing, checking and advising on contractor’s work plans to ensure that they are within reasonable timelines.
Advising on construction materials and methods so as to meet expected standards and quality.
Supervising facility works, refurbishment/upgrade activities and repair works and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality and allotted budgets.
Identifying works / projects risks and create mitigations whilst ensuring applicable health and safety standards are maintained.
Ensuring compliance with The Nairobi Hospital Engineering and Maintenance policies, procedures, processes and standards.
Contributing in planning and designing of buildings and other Hospital facilities, including optimal utilization of space
Assisting in Project management, including scoping of customer requirements, translating them into a drawing, providing and costing bills of quantities, participating in tender process, bid analysis and assist in preparation of contracts.
Maintaining best practice engineering/building and works standards and ensure they are acceptable to the Hospital.
Collaborating and giving input for implementation of three year multi annual maintenance plan for buildings and facilities for sustainability and proper planning
Providing regular reports and progress reports by use of engineering project planning and monitoring tools.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University
5 years’ experience in engineering related field
Experience in maintaining facilities for a Hospital, Hotel, bank or service similar organizations
Proven Experience in Engineering projects, contract management and contractor supervision.
Conversant with local and international building standards
Computer knowledge in Microsoft programs, including MS Project
Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD and arch-cad as well as other engineering software will be an added advantage.
Highly skilled person with an eye for details and quality
Forward planning capability
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