Clerk of Works at Maternity Africa (MA) Tanzania

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Clerk of Works  at Maternity Africa (MA) Tanzania June 2025

Position: Clerk of Works 
Reporting Line: Maternity Africa Board and Barbara May Foundation Board.
Work Station: Chamwino, Dodoma.
Job Type: Full-time
Sector/Industry: Health

Who are we?
Maternity
Africa is a Christian-based not-for-profit organization providing
fistula treatment and quality maternity care for all marginalized women
throughout Tanzania. We do this through clinical excellence and in the
example of displaying love, kindness and compassion regardless of race,
religion or ethnicity. Maternity Africa operates from its base at
Kivulini Maternity Centre outside the city of Arusha in Northern
Tanzania.

About the role.
The Cook will be responsible
for preparing, cooking and serving a variety of meals for patients,
staff, and visitors according to established recipes and dietary
guidelines. This includes ensuring food quality, safety, and sanitation
standards are met at all times.
The
best suitable candidate for this role must be comfortable to work in
shifts, prepare and serve patients meals according to their special
dietary needs, attend to patients and staff with respect, kindness,
compassion and love. Job type Full-time Job

About the role.
Maternity Africa is looking to expand it
operations to one of its epicentres in Dodoma therefore seeking a
skilled and experienced construction Clerk of Works to oversee, manage
and report on the construction project of a maternity health Centre.
This role is crucial in driving our growth and ensuring the successful
execution of our expansion initiatives. The role will require reporting
to two boards BMF and Maternity Africa board on the project progress,
the contract assignment period will be for the specific time that the
construction project is going to take to it completion.

The best
suitable candidate for this role must be vastly technical and
experienced in construction projects including reporting, project
management, have high integrity, and can work, commute or relocate to
Dodoma.

• Oversee
  the overall planning and delivery of the project including collating of
  all regulatory requirements needed to commence and then run the
  project; Including building codes, health and safety standards and
  environmental standards.
• Ensure any concerns raised by the regulatory authorities are duly addressed.
• In
  conjunction with the MA building committee make sure all drawings,
  engineering specs and BOQ are approved, completed and filed.
• To assist the architect and MA tender committee with the tender process and assignment and signing of the contract.
• Ensure a project outline including construction milestones and cashflow.
• In collaboration with the MA accounts dept, ensure invoices and payments are collated and reported
• Be
  stationed/present at the construction site for Five (5) work week days
  to ensure acceptable quality of construction and milestones are being
  reached.
• Meet regularly with the appointed architects and engineers to discuss progress and any concerns.
• Arrange regular meetings with the building committee and reporting to the owner (MA board and donor (BMF board).
• On
  behalf of the building committee report monthly to the MA board and BMF
  board, and alert the board at any time of any concerns and milestones.
• Taking
  and maintaining a gallery of photos and videos of the project
  phases/stages progress for visual updates, reporting and Maternity
  Africa website update.
• Ensuring regular monitoring of progress
  by regularly inspecting construction work to monitor progress, detect
  any deviations from plans, and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Acting
  as a liaison between contractors, subcontractors, architects, clients
  and engineers to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Addressing on-site problems promptly, proposing solutions, and working to prevent delays or cost overruns.
• Maintaining accurate records of all inspections, tests, and approvals throughout the construction process.
• Conducting
  final inspections to ensure that completed work meets contract
  requirements before handover to the client (Maternity Africa).
• If
  need arises, we will adjust the scope and specifications of the works
  to ensure that the project is completed within the agreed budget.

Qualifications and Certifications, Experience and Skills required.

• A minimum qualification of a Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Architecture.
• Holders
  of any of the following additional qualifications and certifications
  will have enhanced credibility and added advantage: 
• A bachelor degree in any of the above stated required professional qualification.
• A qualification in Project Management. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) 

• Construction Experience:  A
  minimum of 7 years significant experience in the construction industry.
  This includes hands-on experience in construction, ideally in various
  roles such as a construction manager, site engineer or similar.
• Project Management Experience:  More
  than 4 years experience specifically in project management. This
  involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, managing
  budgets, schedules, resources, and stakeholders. 

Soft Skills: 

• Excellent
  communication skills – must have strong verbal and written skills to
  liaise with a diverse team of local and international, subcontractors,
  and other stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to address issues as they arise during the project.
• Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Technical Expertise/Skills: 

• Knowledge
  of building codes, construction methods, material, processes,
  regulations, and standards relevant to construction projects. Job type Full-time Job
• Ability
  to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and construction
  plans. Knowledge of Tanzanian Construction Regulations and guidelines of
  the different regulatory bodies/or departments.
• Quality Management: Ensuring that the project meets the required standards and specifications.
• Reporting
  and report writing skills: Capable of producing and writing reports
  that are well analysed and can be clearly interpreted and comprehended
  by local and international users of the report.
• Financial
  Acumen: Must have an understanding of budgeting, cost management, and
  financial reporting related to construction projects.
• Contract
  Management: Familiarity with contract negotiation, administration, and
  management is beneficial, especially for handling subcontractors and
  suppliers.
• Inspection/Monitoring and Evaluation Skills:
  Conversant with the processes and guidelines of construction monitoring
  and evaluation.
• Risk Management: Anticipating potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them to minimize disruptions and delays.

Application guidelines
This is Full-time
Job, All interested candidates should send their qualifications
credential certificates, a cover letter, and a curriculum vitae to recruitment@maternityafrica.org by 30th June, 2025. If you are not contacted within 14 days of the closing date of this job
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