Salary range: $2,109,885 – $2,507,990
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Management and Administrative
- Participates in the development of the operational plan and Budget for the Project Planning and Implementation Branch.
- Provides technical advice to the Minister, Permanent Secretary, and Regional Health Authorities on matters pertaining to civil works.
- Sits on technical committees involved with the evaluation of contractors for inclusion in the Ministry’s approved list of contractors.
- Represents the Ministry of Health at meeting and seminars.
- Keeps the Director, Project Planning and Implementation informed on the status of all capital projects being undertaken.
- Prepares regular reports, as required
Civil Works
- Prepares and manages the implementation of the Ministry’s Capital A and Deferred Maintenance Programmes.
- Reviews and approves all plans, drawings and submissions from the Project Engineer and Project Architect.
- Advises on recommendations submitted by Project Engineer and Project Architect Contractors.
- Liaises with Town Planning Department, Jamaica Bureau of Standards, Public Utility Agencies, fire services and other regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with building/safety codes.
- Participates as a member of the Team negotiating with the Ministry of Finance and international funding agencies for financing of projects and feasibility studies.
- Liaises with the Director, Legal Services to ensure that all agreements/contracts relating to the Ministry’s civil works are constitutional and legally binding.
- Assumes overall responsibilities for the preparation of pre-qualification and tender documents for civil works and equipment supply for the Ministry’s Capital A projects. Coordinates tender evaluation and liaise with the Government’s Contracts Committee.
- Reviews, approves and monitors implementation schedules for all projects. Authorizes changes, as required
- Chairs monthly site meetings with the Project Engineer, Project Architect, Contractors and Consultants, through which the progress is monitored.
- Arranges periodic tours of the site with the Project Engineer and Project Architect
- Initiates variations to the contracts, as required.
- Monitors critical paths and issues milestone warnings to contractors.
- Approves payment vouchers submitted for work done as per contract. Ensures that contractors are not fully compensated until work is repaired or completed satisfactorily.
- Collaborates with the Director, Project Planning and Implementation in developing and reviewing criteria used for measuring project performance
- Ensure the maintenance of an information system for tracking project performance and an early warning system for delays/bottlenecks that may arise.
Human Resource
- Provides leadership to staff through effective object setting, delegation and communication.
- Provides guidance to staff through coaching, mentoring and defining like context within which they must function.
- Ensures that the welfare and development needs of staff are clearly identified and addressed.
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends and corrective action where necessary, to improve performance.
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in building construction
- Training in Project Management
PLUS
- Eight (8) years working experience in construction management, at least three (3) of which should be at the managerial level.
- Experience in the construction of health facilities would be an asset
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, March 4, 2022, to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.