Uganda Heart Institute Project Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Heart Institute Project Coordinator 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 Executive Director, Uganda Heart
Institute

Job Purpose

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for
ensuring successful implementation of the construction activities by supervising the construction works, equipment, project staff,
utilization of resources and information within the project budget provision while organizing stakeholder meetings to bring together
all stakeholders involved within the specified project duration.

Duties

In accordance with the project objectives, the Project Coordinator
shall; -

Coordinate project management activities, resources equipment and information

Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements where necessary

Prepare budgets for project implementation activities and construction works

Oversee project procurement management

Liaise with the client to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives

Responsible for achievement on the client’s construction project interests

Design and control the project schedule

Prepare presentations to update the client on the project progress and show case value for money

Delegate tasks to the project team members and supervise their performance

Track and communicate project risks and opportunities

Look for ways of increasing the projects profitability and reduce expenses where possible

Organize and attend stakeholder meetings

Ensure implementation of project activities within the planned timelines

Organize and manage project staff meetings

Ensure proper use of the project finances and responsible for accountability

Schedule the project work into achievable activities and set realistic timeframes

Make sure that client objectives are achieved as planned

Monitor project progress and handle any issues that may arise

Act as a point of contact and communicate project status to stakeholders

Monitor working hours, plans, equipment and expenditure to ensure efficiency

Issue all the appropriate legal paperwork such as contracts and terms of agreement

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports

Ensure

adherence to standards during project implementation

Prepare contracts and negotiate changes to contracts with architects, engineers, consultants, client, suppliers and subordinates

Evaluate potential problems and technical hitches and develop solutions

Person Specifications

Applicants must be Uganda Nationals with a Minimum of Maters degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University /Institution

Must be a registered Engineer with the relevant professional body (Engineers registration board- for the case of Uganda) with a current valid practicing license/Certificate

Must have Ten years of experience in civil and Building Engineering including project design and construction management.

Experience in management of construction
projects in the Health sector will be added advantage

The applicants shall be computer literate

Competence in use of standard architectural software e.g. ARCHCAD or Auto CAD will be added advantage

The candidate should have knowledge of procurement process in building works

High level of Interpersonal and Management Skills, high integrity and proven ability to work with teams at all levels

He/she must have proven ability to wok under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision

Proven work experience as a construction project coordinator or similar role

Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step by step action plans

Solid organization skills, including multitasking and time management

Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control

Strong skills in Microsoft project and Microsoft planner

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 Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

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