Temporary Clerk of Works (Homabay) at PATH

Tracking Code

11350

Job Description

PATH Kenya has been implementing sustainable health solutions that align with Kenya’s needs and priorities for nearly three decades. As a locally registered organization, PATH Kenya forges close partnerships with local and national leaders and communities to tackle complex health challenges, strengthen health systems, and improve outcomes.

PATH Kenya is the lead implementing Partner for the USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto which is a USAID project funded by PEPFAR. The project’s focus is to increase use of high-quality, county-led health and social services, prevent new HIV infections, and reduce OVC and AGYW vulnerability. The project is funded by PEPFAR and implemented by PATH Kenya with ADS Nyanza as a core partner. The project is implemented at the county level, in the community and health facilities in the counties of Homa Bay, Migori, and Kisii, in close collaboration with and support of county health management teams, department of children and social services and the Ministry of Health of Kenya.

PATH is seeking to recruit a Clerk of Works to develop a Scope of work (SOW) and costed Bills of Quantities (BQs) for its office’s renovations/partitioning in Homabay, Migori and Kisii. The incumbent will also support the bids evaluation process and provide onsite technical supervision and support by monitoring the day-to-day renovations/partitioning as carried out by selected vendor/contractor.

The expected duration of the engagement will be a maximum of three months with payment based on the number of days worked.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

 Phase I

• Assess and advise on the suitability of the proposed office spaces.
• Review and advise on the suitability of the proposed offices designs and sitting layouts in consideration of the staff numbers and COVID 19 MOH guidelines.
•  Prepare of Scope of Works, Specifications and Cost Estimates based on PATH approved office design and layout plans.

 Phase II

• Inspect and verify that all materials delivered to the site by the contractor complies with the   contractual requirements
•  Conduct on-going site inspections to ensure adherence to all building codes, plans and specifications and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare and submit to the management detailed reports on any deviations in workmanship, renovations/partitioning activity schedules together with appropriate recommendations.
• Verify the quantum of works completed and issue completion certificate (s)
• Performs any other duties relative to the job function as may be assigned.

Required Experience

• A minimum of Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering / building and construction or any relevant discipline from an accredited academic/training institution.
• Hands on technical experience on building and construction.
• Hands on experience in reading and interpreting architectural drawings, designs, and plans.
• Hands on experience in developing costed Bills of quantities.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing large construction projects
• Minimum of three (3) years’ working experience performing similar functions in a large, diverse organization/set up.
• Working knowledge of occupational Health & Safety requirements
• Working knowledge of project management reporting techniques.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and software relevant to job functions.
• Excellent communication skills including preparing/compiling detailed analytical reports.
• Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.