Architect at Kenyatta National Hospital

REF. NUMBER, KNH/EX/ARC/10/33, (1 POST)
Job Purpose

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Manager, Project Management for the provision of architectural services in the Hospital

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting design proposals;
• Producing detailed drawings;
• Negotiating with contractors and other professionals;
• Attending regular meetings with user departments, contractors and other specialists;
• Coordinating the work of contractors and consultants on site;
• Making site visits to check on progress;
• Dealing with problems that might come up during building;
• Implementing and reviewing of administrative policies, procedures and strategies;
• Ensuring adherence to safe work practices and facility modification in compliance with the relevant legislations;
• Coordinating safe custody and efficient use of asset;
• Preparation of budgets and procurement plans;
• Interpretation of user department/client’s design and building requirements;
• Preparation of sketch/scheme designs and working drawings;
• Conducting surveys on user design needs and incorporation on user reactions.
• Synchronizing and coordination of construction needs for the various user departments.
• Checking sketch/scheme designs and final documents done by consultants;
• Recommendations for approval of sketches/schemes designs done by commissioned consultants.
• Making site visits to check on progress;
• Recommendations for issuance of site instructions and variation orders;
• Attend to project management meetings;
• Prepare project reports;
• Preparation of valuations, Interim Payment Certificates, Completions Certificates
• Handing Over Certificates, Certificate of Making Good Defects, and Final Certificates;
• Post-contract administration including supervision of projects during construction and during defects liability period;
• Carrying out architectural detailing and condition surveying of existing buildings;
• Controlling of activities of contractors, sub-contractors and consultants on site; and
• Providing cross-functional administrative functions; and
• Participate in tender and evaluation processes.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered as a Professional Architect by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS);
• Valid practicing license from Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya; and