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Mar 3, 2015

Technical Project Manager 2015 | Jobs in Kenya


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Job Description


Position Title: Technical Project Manager


Department: Healthcare


Reports to: Operations Manager – Healthcare
 


Role Type: One Year Contract Renewable on PerformancePrinciple Responsibilities & Position Purpose: As  a Technical  Project Manager  you  are  the Senior technical resource on the ground to oversee all the regional work including site preparedness, civil works, equipment installation, site acceptance and hand over.


You are  responsible  for driving the  various  teams both  internal  and external to  deliver project in your assigned region. 


This  position is responsible for:


Day to day site operations

Manage site communications and liaise between the client, contractor, specialized vendors and engineers

Ensuring delivery of all project specifications by different contractors,

Plan,manage and schedule project execution  against the  project  plan,

Sign-off key contractors payment milestones,

Identify and  proactively  mitigate risks,

Facilitate and manage equipment testing and commissioning

Facilitate/manage radiation testing

Schedule, Facilitate and oversee end user training

Overall site documentation

Site handover, acceptance and sign-off. 


Essential Functions1. Site Preparation / Readiness


Ensure site has all requisite requirements for project implementations

Ascertain site safety and security.

Review design documents, site layout drawings, checklists, workflows, specifications, low-level designs, implementation plans and testing documents in a timely manner for all work-streams.

Ensure site readiness through signed off checklists, before installation of any radiology or HCIT equipment.

Ensure all site approvals from the relevant authorities are obtained in a timely manner in liaison with the various contractors.


2. Communication


Call and chair daily contractors brief every morning

Communicate and liaise with client to facilitate any special/specific needs for the project, e.g late working hours or working late into the night.

Ensure proper and timely communication of all work stream/project tasks on a daily basis to the Program manager through the various project communication tools.

Maintain daily communications with the customer to ensure they are updated on project progress, issue resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction.

Consolidation of all field reports for onward transmission to the program manager.

Ensure Timely escalations of any identified project risk or issues to the Program manager and follow up on resolution and closure.

Identify and report all quality or compliance concerns in a timely manner to the Program manager.

Acts as the liaison between the field operations teams and Programme Manager.

Assess and Report any Environmental,Health and Safety issues in a timely manner e.g. accidents, injuries, etc.


3. Supervision


Manage and update site register and ensure only authorized personnel access the site.

Coordinate equipment delivery to site together with the logistics teams and ensure delivery notes are signed off by the respective signatories.

Oversee and provide direction for all work-stream subcontractors (civil, mechanical, electrical etc)

Plan, identify and monitor onsite implementation teams to ensure optimal distribution & utilization of resources.

Ensure thorough supervision and quality installations by the various contractors, by adhering to the documented specifications and quality standards as per client specifications.

Ensure Timely delivery of all work-stream tasks as per the master project plan in the assigned region.


4. Site acceptance and Hand over   


Achieve customer satisfaction through the best possible site management and installation quality.

Schedule and communicate testing, commissioning and handover dates to all stake holders.

Ensure Site acceptance and sign off is achieved from all the relevant authorities.

Ensure project milestones are signed off in a timely manner by the relevant stakeholders as per the project schedule

Responsible for final site acceptance and hand over to customer


5. Training


Undergo continuous mandatory trainings as required including technical, management and environmental Health and Safety trainings.

Schedule for user onsite training and communicate to the programme manager


6. Health & Safety


Meet Health and Human Services, Environmental, Health and Safety requirements and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements.

Review health and safety site regulations and standards and ensure adherence of the same by all contractors and vendors.


Key Deliverables


Project Design Documents (HLD, LLD)

Installation Checklists

Quality Control Checklists

User acceptance test documentation

Daily status reports

Incident Reports

Signed equipment delivery notes

Signed off milestone checklists

Signed off Site acceptance and hand over documents


Supportive Functions: In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of other supportive roles, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.


Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor

Attending all the company related events as required (Happiness, team party, techforum etc).


Other Duties: Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.Safety Requirements: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety.


The company will provide the required PPE.  Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE.  


It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to the Line Manager.Organisational Relationships


Positions directly reporting to this position (titles):


Supervises: Regional project officers; Field Engineers (dotted line)

Liaises With:All departments

Replaces: N/A

Replaced by: N/A


Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability


The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.


Strong organizational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High level of integrity and ability to keep confidentiality

People skills. Ability to effectively deal with a variety of audiences, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.

Strong computer literacy including knowledge of Windows XP and Microsoft Office Suite of products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Proficiency in basic mathematics and good analytical skills.

Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion while performing various responsibilities.

Ability to prioritize workload; managing various projects and demands on a concurrent basis.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to work quickly and under pressure to meet deadlines.

Knowledge of effective reporting and tracking systems for project planning and execution.

Good problem solving and research skills.


Qualifications


Diploma/higher national diploma/Bachelor’s  degree  in Electrical, mechanical  or building and construction engineering, medical or Biomedical engineering or other related field from  an  accredited  institution.

5+  years  experience managing big technical projects in civil construction industry or a  technology oriented  organization.

Proven  track  record  of  successfully  launching technology  projects with geographically  distributed  teams in  multi vendor  environments

Strong  project  management  skills with  the  ability  to  work  on  and  track  multiple  projects simultaneously.

Project Management  certification  or relevant certifications in engineering will be an added advantage.

Demonstrated  ability  to  think  creatively  and  strategically  when  implementing  projects and solving  problems.

Technically savvy  and  able  to  ramp  up  and adapt to new  technologies  quickly

Excellent  interpersonal skills and ability  to  communicate  effectively  with  both  technical  and  non technical  individuals.


Licenses or Certificates


Valid Driving License with over 3 years driving experience.

Certificate of good conduct


Other


The Management reserves the right to change/extend this statement as and if necessary at any point of time.

The holder of this statement can be asked to take on other tasks in addition of the ones stated, in a reasonable framework


How to Apply


Send your CV (in Word format) titled with your Name via email with the Subject Line as “Technical Project Manager” to jobs@genesisconsult.net no later than 16 March 2015. 


No phone calls please.




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