The Nairobi Hospital Technical and Facilities Manager Job in Kenya

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career opportunities for individuals who are passionate about excellence and are therefore committed to continual improvement. 

Patient focused and possessing solid work ethic, the ideal candidates will be team players with the ability to add value to both clinical and non-clinical practice.

Technical and Facilities Manager

Ref: HRD/TM/08/14
 

Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality and cost effective execution of defined construction and refurbishment projects and overseeing facilities management.

Specific duties include:-

• Providing effective linkages and interface between the Hospital and contractors on project phases including start-up, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning.
• Tracking projects against schedules, budgets and phase gate review objectives.
• Developing and implementing recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated occurrences.
• Reviewing works and documentation for compliance with statutory and Hospital standards.
• Day-to-day monitoring and evaluation of project activities as guided by project work plan and recommending adjustments as necessary.
• Identifying project scope changes and ensuring job change notices are submitted and approved before implementation.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements are met by contractors.
• Facilities management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Architecture, Quantity Survey, Construction Engineering, Land Economics or, Building Economics.
• Up to date registration with respective professional body.
• Seven (7) years’ experience, three (3) which should have been in a supervisory position.
• Proven track record in managing multiple and/or complex projects.
• Conscientious.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Results oriented
• Effective problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference and include your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees to:

The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00100 

OR recruitment@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than Monday 15th September 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.