Kenyatta
National Hospital is a state corporation whose vision is to be a world class
referral hospital in the provision of innovative and specialized healthcare.
The
Hospital is on Journey of transformation with a view to re-engineering its
level of competitiveness.
Project Manager
Job Group K3
1 Post
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Deputy Director –
Finance & Administration, the successful candidate shall be responsible for
planning, executing and evaluating projects according to predetermined
timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Building and managing project teams, reporting to the project sponsor and ensuring quality control throughout the project life cycles.
- Managing project development from initiation, design, monitoring, controlling to closure.
- Preparing cost estimates and budgets.
- Working with project sponsors and stakeholders to complete the project charter outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing.
- Managing and mitigating project risks.
- Providing project schedules to identify when each task will be performed.
- Communicating expectations to team members and stakeholders.
- Acting as the mediator between stakeholders and team members.
- Resolving any issues and problems throughout the project life cycle.
- Managing effectively the project scope by ensuring that changes are accurately documented and approved.
- Tracking and reporting on project milestones and providing status reports to the sponsor.
- Leading, coaching and motivating project team members on a proactive basis.
- Conducting site due diligence and feasibility study to ascertain the viability of the project.
- Negotiating contracts with architects, vendors and other contractors.
- Securing of necessary work permits
Qualifications and Experience
- Possess a Bachelors degree in Architecture, Building Economics, Civil Engineering or other related course from a recognized university.
- Possesses a Masters degree in a related field from a recognized university.
- Must be registered with either the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors or the Engineers Board of Kenya and hold a relevant and current practicing certificate issued by the relevant professional organization.
- Must hold Diploma in Project Management.
- Proficiency in ICT and in particular, Project Management software suites e.g. Ms Projects.
- At least three (3) years experience in a Senior Management position in a large organization..
Experience
with large projects within a medical institution would be an added advantage.
The
position is on a three (3) year renewable contract subject to satisfactory
performance.
All those
interested in these position and meet the minimum requirements are requested to submit their letter of
application together with a detailed C.V indicating qualifications, experience,
current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates on or before 4th July, 2014 to the address
below:
The Chief
Executive Officer,
Kenyatta
National Hospital,
P.O Box
20723 -00202,
Nairobi
Kenyatta
National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please note
only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
