Manager-Projects

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Manager-Projects:

• Oversees the management of projects within the Authority’s Infrastructural Development projects to ensure it adheres to identified timelines and budget allocation.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop Project Charters for the Authority’s Development Projects under Physical Investments and Hospital Refurbishment.
• Monitors and reports on consultancy services to ensure quality, content, productivity and cost are adhere to.
• Oversees the planning and execution of all infrastructural works requiring project management within the Authority.
• Assists project teams in the development of project requirements, projects scopes, measure project performance by using the appropriate systems for monitoring and control.
• Oversees the preparation and approval process for Scope of Works and Bills of Quantities for the Authority’s infrastructural projects.
• Prepares periodic reports/status updates on project activities.
• Ensures the performance management process for all subordinate staff is managed in keeping with the Authority’s HR Policy and Guidelines.
• Serves as a Committee member to Steering Committees as appointed by the Authority.
• Performs any other related duties as approved by the appropriate Authority.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of FIDIC Construction Contract standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use MS Office Suite inclusive of MS Project.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) as recognized from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Project Management with ability to supervise Design and Construction contractors.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Officer
• Engineering Assistant
• Junior Administrative Assistant
• Contractors – Contract for Service with the Authority

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

• Chief Executive Officer
• General Manager-Operations
• Facilities Coordinator
• Management Team
• All Heads of Department/Line Managers
• Staff of the Project Department

External:

• Ministry of Health
• Other Regional Health Authorities
• Contractors/Suppliers