Quantity Surveyor Job at Infectious Diseases Institute.

Quantity Surveyor Job at Infectious Diseases Institute 

 

Vacancy title:
Quantity Surveyor

Jobs at:
Infectious Diseases Institute

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 28 April, 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Background:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-Johns Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
So as to support the operations of the Finance and Administration department, IDI is seeking to recruit for the following position in Facilities
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
General Summary: Working together mainly with the Facilities Engineer and Operations Manager, to establish and maintain standards ot excellence for facility maintenance and modification. He/she will also participate in engaging and supervising contractors — ensuring that they work up to the expected standard and within the time and cost limits.
Principal Accountabilities and Duties
Planning and budgeting

• Actively participate in the development of annual operations budget by pricing/forecasting cost of different materials needed for projects
• Assist the Facilities Engineer to monitor actual operations expenses.

Contracting

• Develop or review engineering drawings, plans measurements and development of internal estimates for Works to be contracted
• Review quotations and bids by potential contractors — ensuring that they meet lDl requirements and are economical
• Craft and recommend optional quality solutions, where necessary
• Supervise / oversee Works carried out by contractors ensuring that they meet quality specifications and that Works are carried out within time limits
•  Consult with Architects, Engineers and contractors with respect to repairs and / or renovations
• Prepare tender documents, budgets, bills of quantities, Specifications and other contractual documentation.
• Write reports on projects including explaining major variations from budget.
• Valuation of works carried out and preparation of interim Certificates of payment for Construction works
• Track changes to design and/ or construction work and adjusting the budget projections accordingly.
•  Perform any other duties that management may assign to you from time to time.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Quantity surveying Building Economics or related discipline, Experience of at least three years in construction Project
• Management of construction and renovation works with a variety of building and infrastructure projects ,
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; including ability to negotiate with potential contractors/service providers
• Experience in managing /supervising contractors.
• Should be a registered member of the institute of Surveyors Uganda (ISU) at a minimum of graduate Level

Other requirements:

• Knowledge of maintenance trade procedures, equipment, tools and supplies commonly used to support the installation, maintenance and repair of building, tools and equipment.
• Experience in working on Health sector infrastructure projects is an added advantage
•  Knowledge of safety procedures and terminology Skills in assessing conditions and standard of buildings equipment and completed work
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard health and safety practices
• Knowledge of principles and practices of general building construction and renovations.
•  A good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Project and the ability to learn how to use specialist software (CAD, Microsoft project)
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Team working
• The ability to negotiate
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work

Job application procedure
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver or email an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Manager, Human Resources
infectious Diseases Institute;
P. D. Box 22418, Kampala.
hr@idi.co.ug 
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 28 April, 2017.
IDI is an equal employment organization and does not solicit for any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Senior Office Administrator at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Office Administrator

Employer: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Duty Station: Mbarara- Uganda

Application Deadline: 28th March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Manage and coordinate activities of the administration and fleet functions including supervision of the teams to ensure smooth running of the office.

·         In collaboration with the program team, coordinate timely distribution and delivery of project supplies and commodities to the supported districts and health facilities.

·         Provide oversight to the fleet management function to ensure availability and allocation of transport to facilitate movement of staff and other office supplies in a most effective and timely manner, and oversee security of the Foundation premises, property and Staff in relation to Foundation rules and guidelines.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         University Degree in Business Administration or Management.

·         A post graduate diploma in procurement, logistics and transport management. Working experience of at least 5 years in a similar position, preferably with an international non-profit/ non-governmental organization (NGO).

·         Good interpersonal skills. Previous experience in supervising diverse teams as well as Satellite offices is required.

·         Strong oral and written communication, presentations and report writing skills in English. Strong skills in word processing and Excel spread sheets.

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and CV to: The Country Director Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda via E-mail at: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. For all the re-advertised positions, individuals that had applied for similar positions should not re-apply.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about EGPAF and its programs, please visit our website www.pedaids.org.

Associate IT Officer Career Opportunity at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) in Uganda

 Job Title: Associate IT Officer

Employer: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Duty Station: Mbarara- Uganda

Application Deadline: 28th March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         To oversee the administration, management and maintenance of computer systems and data circuits.

·         This includes managing the organization’s Information technology systems, providing helpdesk IT support and training , analyzing IT systems and processes; maintaining networks and software applications for remote sites; planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance and upgrades ; backup data for local and remote sites and management of IT equipment inventory .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field. At least 3 years’ experience in a related field. Possession of MCSA /MCSE is an advantage

·         Familiarity with emerging technology trends and cloud computing systems.

·         Proficiency in establishing and troubleshooting networks, and related software/ hardware

·         Knowledge of Windows Server operating systems and networking devices

·         Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong skills in word processing and Excel spread sheets.

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and CV to: The Country Director Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda via E-mail at: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. For all the re-advertised positions, individuals that had applied for similar positions should not re-apply.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about EGPAF and its programs, please visit our website www.pedaids.org.