REF. NUMBER, KNH/EX/ARC/10/33, (1 POST)

Job Purpose


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Manager, Project Management for the provision of architectural services in the Hospital


Duties & Responsibilities


Preparing and presenting design proposals;
Producing detailed drawings;
Negotiating with contractors and other professionals;
Attending regular meetings with user departments, contractors and other specialists;
Coordinating the work of contractors and consultants on site;
Making site visits to check on progress;
Dealing with problems that might come up during building;
Implementing and reviewing of administrative policies, procedures and strategies;
Ensuring adherence to safe work practices and facility modification in compliance with the relevant legislations;
Coordinating safe custody and efficient use of asset;
Preparation of budgets and procurement plans;
Interpretation of user department/client’s design and building requirements;
Preparation of sketch/scheme designs and working drawings;
Conducting surveys on user design needs and incorporation on user reactions.
Synchronizing and coordination of construction needs for the various user departments.
Checking sketch/scheme designs and final documents done by consultants;
Recommendations for approval of sketches/schemes designs done by commissioned consultants.
Making site visits to check on progress;
Recommendations for issuance of site instructions and variation orders;
Attend to project management meetings;
Prepare project reports;
Preparation of valuations, Interim Payment Certificates, Completions Certificates
Handing Over Certificates, Certificate of Making Good Defects, and Final Certificates;
Post-contract administration including supervision of projects during construction and during defects liability period;
Carrying out architectural detailing and condition surveying of existing buildings;
Controlling of activities of contractors, sub-contractors and consultants on site; and
Providing cross-functional administrative functions; and
Participate in tender and evaluation processes.


Qualification & Experience


Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registered as a Professional Architect by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS);
Valid practicing license from Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya; and