Background

In 1998, CURE International, in cooperation with the African Inland Church, opened the AIC-CURE International Hospital in Kijabe, Kenya. Along with being CURE’s first hospital, CURE Kenya was Africa’s first orthopedic pediatric teaching hospital for children with disabilities. The 30-bed hospital provides care for children suffering from a wide range of ...

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Examine engineering and architectural drawings and ensure construction compliance to drawings.
• Conduct internal project assessments to validate recommendations or change orders from contracted engineers and architects.
• Verify contractor’s fulfillment of specifications in the Bill of Quantities and construction contracts, and review the quality of material samples to ensure it meets or exceeds standards.
• Chair and document weekly job meetings with the Project Engineer and contractor to review the work plan, the progress of works, requests for information, change orders, material inspections, and other construction-related activities.
• Supervise and provide instructions to contractors as required to adhere to their work schedule and the required quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with the hospital leadership and facility management team around the planning, supply and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Conduct weekly site inspections to ensure contractors maintain health and safety within the hospital grounds and project site and ensure that safety rules and best practices are strictly followed.
• Advise the Head of Capital Projects and hospital management of any concerns and propose recommendations for improvements or changes required.
• Coordinate progress update meetings/conference calls with the Executive Director, and Head of Capital Projects, monthly or as requested.
• Email weekly progress reports on redline drawings, quantities, change orders.
• Manage any unexpected problems during the project and assist Hospital Management through any conflict resolution with the contractor, if necessary.
• To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Examine engineering and architectural drawings and ensure construction compliance to drawings.
• Conduct internal project assessments to validate recommendations or change orders from contracted engineers and architects.
• Verify contractor’s fulfillment of specifications in the Bill of Quantities and construction contracts, and review the quality of material samples to ensure it meets or exceeds standards.
• Chair and document weekly job meetings with the Project Engineer and contractor to review the work plan, the progress of works, requests for information, change orders, material inspections, and other construction-related activities.
• Supervise and provide instructions to contractors as required to adhere to their work schedule and the required quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with the hospital leadership and facility management team around the planning, supply and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Conduct weekly site inspections to ensure contractors maintain health and safety within the hospital grounds and project site and ensure that safety rules and best practices are strictly followed.
• Advise the Head of Capital Projects and hospital management of any concerns and propose recommendations for improvements or changes required.
• Coordinate progress update meetings/conference calls with the Executive Director, and Head of Capital Projects, monthly or as requested.
• Email weekly progress reports on redline drawings, quantities, change orders.
• Manage any unexpected problems during the project and assist Hospital Management through any conflict resolution with the contractor, if necessary.

• BA/BSc/HND