1.0 Project Background
The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), built in 1974, is located two miles from the centre of Montego Bay, on a hill in Mt. Salem. It is a 10 storey, 400-bed capacity multi-disciplinary institution. The Cornwall Regional Hospital is a Type ‘A’ hospital providing specialist services, and is the only hospital outside of Kingston providing most of the specialist services.
There have also been reports of indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns from the 1st – 4th floor since 2009 affecting the first floor – Radiotherapy; second floor – Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Laboratory and Accounting Department; third floor – Radiology; and the fourth floor — offices of the Senior Medical Officer.
2.0 Main Responsibilities of the Programme Manger
The Programme Manager is responsible for achieving the overall goal for the effective and efficient implementation of the CRH project.
- Strategize, implement and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organized objectives.
- Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement
- Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality and performance
- Oversee multiple projects teams and ensure program goals are reached
- Manage budget and funds for maximum productivity
2.1 Daily and Monthly Responsibility
- Work closely with project sponsor, cross functional team and assigned Project Manager to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget and training
- Manage program and project team for optimal return on investment, coordinate and delegate cross functional initiatives
- Identify key requirements needed for teams and external vendors
- Develop and manage budget for project and be accountable for deliverables against established business goals/objectives.
- Analyse, evaluate and overcome program risk and produce program requirements for management and stakeholders
3.0 Qualifications and Experience
- BSc in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering Degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 10 years as a Project Manager, preferable with construction projects
- Certification in Project Management
4.0 REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALED TECHNIQUES
- Knowledge of the various forms of contract
- Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation and organizational skills
- Sound knowledge of GOJ procedures and guideline
- Contract management and Administration
- Use of excel software
- Ability to communicate effectively to various levels of project personnel in both oral and written format
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team
5.0 WORKING CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
- Required to work beyond normal working hours where critical construction activities necessitate
- Exposed to various site conditions
- Frequent travelling to project sites
- Frequent deadlines.
Applications must include the resume of the applicant and must be submitted on or before Monday, March 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Kindly send your application via email to wallaceg@moh.gov.jm and whitekim@moh.gov.jm