Site Engineer for Amhara Region 112 views

Pathfinder Overview

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Program Overview

Transform: Primary Health Care (PHC) is a USAID funded project to improve healthcare outcomes to End Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD) in Ethiopia, which in turn support Government of Ethiopia efforts within the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP). Transform: PHC will operate in the four most populous rural regions of Ethiopia (Amhara, Oromia, Tigray and Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region). This will be accomplished in part by: mitigating the drivers of child and maternal mortality in Ethiopia’s most populous regions through the facilitation and implementation of quality health service delivery; improved management and performance of health systems; and implementation of innovative and evidence-based social behavioral change and communication interventions. Transform: PHC will strengthen the capacity of the health system to effectively use management tools and implement best practices at all levels of the health system and health care delivery with a major focus at the primary care level that include primary hospitals and PHCU.

Position Purpose

Under the guidance and close supervision and technical support of the Renovation Adviser, the Regional Site Engineer is principally responsible for follow up of timely execution of renovation activities in the region.

Key Responsibilities

·       Conduct the site assessment work at design stage.

·       Participate in preparation and review of design documents.

·       Conduct work inspection as per the specification and design drawings and perform the Quality Assurance inspection for each section of work before the contractor proceeds to the next activity.

·       Ensures that the contractor’s materials and installation methods are submitted as per the specification and got approval.

·       Ensures that quality of workmanship is as per the specification and all prevailing technical guidelines.

·       Confirms contractor’s quality test methods and procedures are as per the specification and design drawings.

·       Inspects contractor’s material fabrication process in workshops and on site and ensures delivery of only approved materials before installation.

·       Follow the construction progress, identify any delays and propose possible solutions at early stages.

·       Ensures the contractors adherence to health and safety requirements.

·       Ensures that environmental mitigation measures are in conformance with the specification, manuals and local requirements.

·       Inspect and record construction defects and follow their correction.

·       Conduct weekly site meetings with the contractor staff.

·       Review contractor’s submittals, Clarification requests and payment invoice.

·       Prepare weekly and monthly construction progress reports.

·       Conducts final inspection of the works and identify punch list items.

·       Coordinates between the regional health bureau infrastructure department and local administration to support the construction contractor.

·      Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology and Management.

·       At least Two years of experience in a similar position

·       Adequate knowledge of engineering, technology, building, construction, and design

·       Strong time management and project management skills

·       Active listening and verbal communication skills

·       Dedication to learning new concepts and strategies

·       Prior experience in UASID Funded projects is an advantage

·       Knowledge of local language is an advantage.