ICAP of Columbia University-Clerk of Works Job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

ICAP in Kenya is currently overseeing the renovation of over 45 health facilities in Central, Nyanza and Eastern provinces.

Applications are invited for the following position for two (2) months on contract basis effective 1st September 2011:

Clerk of Works

Location: Based in Nairobi with travel to Central, Eastern and Nyanza Provinces

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to Finance and Administration Director, the Clerk Of Works will be responsible for overseeing the construction and renovations of government health facilities in Central, Nyanza and Eastern Provinces to ensure that they meet contractual, legal and public health requirements.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Preparing Bills of Quantities
• Produce appropriate construction designs that meet contractual, legal and public Health requirements
• Supervise the construction and renovation works to ensure they meet contractual, legal and public health requirements
• Liaise with the contractors until completion of the works
• Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements: 

• At least a Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building, or Architecture
• Relevant experience of at least three (3) years
• Knowledge of Auto Cad/Arch Cad and MS Office

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 31st August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org