Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Construction Advisor at SolidarMed January 2025
Job type: Full-time
SolidarMed – Construction Advisor (Morogoro, Tanzania) SolidarMed is a leading non-profit organization working to improve healthcare for over 2.5 million people in Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and India. Working with national partners to strengthen health systems and community capacities, we are committed to scientific evidence and policy dialogue both as foundations and objectives of our work.

We are offering an exciting consulting position for a Construction Advisor with an academic background in engineering, construction, or architecture to support our “A Good Start” project in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Position Overview: Construction Advisor
Location: Morogoro, Tanzania Contract Type: Part-time Contract Duration: February 2025 – December 2025
About the “A Good Start” Project
The “A Good Start” (second project phase 2025-2027) aims to reduce perinatal and neonatal deaths and improve neonatal care quality in the Morogoro region, Tanzania. In collaboration with local health authorities, the project will enhance neonatal care services at 8 health facilities in the region. An essential aspect of the project is its implementation research component, which will inform future policy development.
The Construction Advisor will support the Project Manager in overseeing the construction of a new Neonatal Care Unit at a government health facility in Morogoro Municipality, as well as other rehabilitation works. The Advisor will closely collaborate with the project team and relevant government authorities.

Responsibilities
• Participate in construction project meetings with government authorities and the SolidarMed team.
• Ensure construction activities comply with Tanzanian policies and SolidarMed’s Greener Healthcare policy.
• Provide technical support during the tender process, constructor selection, and the construction works.
• Monitor material quality and the quality of construction works in collaboration with the government engineer.
• Regularly monitor construction progress and submit monthly reports to the Project Manager.
• Offer technical support to the contractor in collaboration with the government engineer.

Qualifications
We are looking for a motivated individual with the following qualifications:
• University degree in engineering, construction, or architecture.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in construction.
• Experience working in partnership with other organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• Knowledge of environmentally friendly construction policies.
• Experience in building healthcare facilities is a plus.
• Experience working with INGOs is an asset.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
This is Full-time Job, Does this challenge appeal to you? Please submit your complete application by the 2nd of February 2025, including:
• Your CV (max. 2 pages) with 3 references.
• A covering letter outlining your motivation and how you meet the qualifications.
Send your application through our platform. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information, please contact: Benatus Sambili (b.sambili@solidarmed.ch)



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