Water and Construction Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role shall support the Urban Health Project, which aims to improve health outcomes in Nairobi and Nakuru informal settlements, with funding from the Qatar Foundation for Development (QFFD). The target informal settlements include Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Kibera, and Mathare, in Nairobi, and Kaptembewa and Ronda in Nakuru.

The Water and Construction Technician shall be responsible for the development of water schemes, sanitation facilities and renovations of basic infrastructure in healthcare facilities in target informal settlements in Nairobi and Nakuru counties. This role is key to the expected outcomes on sustained reduction of morbidity and mortality attributed to WASH-related illnesses.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating physical infrastructure assessments in the target healthcare facilities, and identifying water, sanitation and structural improvement opportunities.
• Leading development of technical designs, bill of quantities, tender documents and their approvals working with relevant government bodies including Department of Public Works, NEMA and WRA.
• Developing and implementing water and construction project’ schedules using project management tools with the guidance of the water and construction engineer.
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance towards successful execution of earmarked construction, renovation and water projects in healthcare facilities and surrounding communities.
• Ensuring all approved technical plans and documents are in use and effectively implemented by supporting interpret architectural specifications, hands-on implementation and close supervision.
• Coordinating and monitoring of contractors and construction workers engaged across water, construction and renovation projects in both counties including on-site course corrections.
• Maintaining detailed records of construction/renovations processes, incidents, and progress reports.
• Supporting surveying and setting up of construction site, equipment and/or tools
• Conducting on-site inspections and reviewing construction/renovations materials to validate quality and adherence to specifications.
• Participating in capacity building of facility & water management committees and local technicians on oversight and technical management of projects for sustained water access and service delivery.
• Ensuring adherence to all regulations, safety codes, and health standards in all project sites.
• Participating in community & authority engagement activities for community involvement, buy-in and sustainability
• Strengthening existing relationships and developing partnerships with relevant local stakeholders to enhance programme execution and delivery of outcomes.
• Participate in relevant government and stakeholder’ forums to enhance programme visibility in advancing WASH and health infrastructural improvements in urban informal settlements.
• Monitor project activities through periodic field visits, appropriate tools, stringent M&E systems, participation in progress and reflection review meetings and generating progress reports.
• Perform any other assigned duties.