Uganda Heart Institute Project Civil Engineer Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Heart Institute Project Civil Engineer Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is established by the Uganda Heart Institute Act 2016 as an Autonomous Government Entity to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda.

UHI has received joint loans from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) for the proposed Construction and Equipping of Uganda Heart Institute Project.

For the Construction and Equipping of Uganda Heart Institute Project, a Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established, consisting of a team of employees.

Contract Duration: 3 years (36 months)

Reports to: The Project Coordinator

Job Purpose

Responsible for monitoring and supervision
of the construction works and equipping of Uganda Heart Institute Project

Duties

In accordance with the project objectives, the project Engineer shall; -

Approve works and prepare certificates for payment to the contractor

Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geological data for the plan projects

Monitor progress and ensure conformance to design and specifications and including health and safety of workers and the public

Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades and elevations to guide construction

Exercise control to ensure all activities are carried out as scheduled and within the cost and able to meet quality expectations

Prepare and submit reports to the project coordinator

Conduct joint measurement of works with the consultant team

Certify on the certificates

Raise any technical issues that require to be addressed through the consultant

Review technical reports from consultant

Person Specifications

Must be a registered or chattered Structural Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree qualification or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution

Applicants with a relevant post graduate qualification will have added advantage

He/She must be registered with the relevant professional body (Engineers registration Board- ERB for Uganda)

At least fifteen (15) years in structural design and investigation of buildings and pavements/roads with ten (10) years being
in construction supervision.

Should be familiar with governing design codes in the country

The applicants shall be computer literate

Competence in use of standard architectural software

The applicant shall have knowledge in preparation of tender documents and technical specifications for building works

He/she must have a high level of interpersonal and management skills, high integrity and proven ability to work with teams at all levels

Must have the proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision

How to Apply

Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/ professional certificates and practicing licenses, curriculum vitae (CV) and other relevant documents, to the

Executive Director,
Uganda Heart Institute,
P.O. Box 37392,
Kampala.

Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago –Kampala.

Online applications should be sent on the UHI
official e-mail info@uhi.go.ug.

All applications must be received not later than 30th December, 2022.

For more information and job application details, see: Uganda Heart Institute Project Civil Engineer Jobs in Uganda

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