Location: Aftit/ Alemwach, Ethiopia
Organization: Medical Teams International
Deadline: March 6, 2025
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Manages the construction portfolio through the implementation phase and produces resource-loaded and leveled project schedules. Reviews proposed designs to advise on construction related issues with adverse impacts.
JOB RESPONSIBITIES
Technical
- Develop specifications and BOQ based on the health center construction standard for construction of new buildings.
- Supervise and coordinate all aspects of building and/or remodeling assigned construction efficiently and safely;
- Maintain build schedules, schedule inspections, coordinate daily site work and activities, maintain quality standards, and ensure house(s) are completed by the scheduled move-in day.
- Ensure a safe jobsite always.
- Train volunteers in the safe usage of tools and equipment to prevent both injuries and damage.
- Manages the construction portfolio through the implementation phase and produces resource-loaded and leveled project schedules. Reviews proposed designs to advise on constructability issues with adverse impacts.
- Works with Supply Chain to identify and obtain resources (equipment, materials, and contractors). Reviews contractors’ credentials in the established qualification process. Supports material receiving through inspection.
- Works regularly with project managers, engineers, and planners to define construction work package breakdown structure, requirements of work package content, and priority of package development.
- Develops and executes multi-year strategy for efficiently executing construction activities where multiple projects will be simultaneously occurring.
- Leads an organization that develops project cost estimates, material and fabrication requirements, and project completion dates, and evaluates engineering estimates compared to construction control estimates.
- Manages multiple progress reporting requirements depending on project type.
- Evaluates work in progress to assure construction and installation of facilities and equipment follow approved detailed design and engineering standards.
- Conducts productivity analysis to identify and resolve critical variances so projects can achieve established objectives.
- Maintains accurate and current project documentation necessary to archive and close out a project.
- Develop synergy contracting strategies for turnaround and construction efforts.
- Works to implement appropriate turnaround best practices into the construction plan, schedule, and execution of scheduled and emergency refinery outages.
- Responsible for overall adequate use of personnel to reduce equipment downtime, improve efficiency, control costs, and anticipate further improvements.
- Supports area team concepts and cooperative efforts among all refinery groups and departments
- Lead technically during the hand overing of the constructions.
- Raise PRs for construction and maintenance related activities.
Quality Management
- Understanding customer problems and communicating customer feedback.
- Manage the development and training of personnel.
- Develop a culture of a safe working environment.
- Support occupational hazard and standard safety precautions
- Develops and oversees quality assurance and training programs related to the handling of radioactive and other hazardous waste
Additional activities
- Support other areas of the MTI projects as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of care to all.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment,
- Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
Department: | Operation |
Team: | Medical |
Report to (position): | Field coordinator |
Location(s): | Aftit/ Alemwach |
Work Days & Hours: | Monday-Saturday 40 -48/week |
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies.
Safeguarding & Code of Conduct
Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.
About You
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTFICATION
- BSc/MSc in Civil engineering or construction technology management
EXPERIENCE
At least three years of experience working in a related profession and have at lease one year of experience working in local or international NGO.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Self-motivated and Desire to serve others
- Respectful towards other cultures
- Able to establish relationships easily
- Team player
- Flexible under changing conditions
- Able to cope with basic working conditions
- Culturally aware and able to adjust
- Secure and at ease with professional skills
- Coaching/teaching skills
- Comfortable with basic data management and consolidation
- Planning and organizational skills
- Mentoring skills
- Planning
- Coaching
- Teamwork
- Communication
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply through this link: Construction Site Supervisor within 05 working days (27 February to 06 March 2025).