KARAMOJA INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT |I
The Goverment of Uganda (GoU), through the Ministry of Health (MoH) secured funds from the Italian Government, through the Italian Development Agency (AICS) towards the cost of the Karamoja Infrastructure Development Project Phase II (KIDP , whose aim is to address Health Infrastructure and Health System gaps in Karamoja Region.
The Ministry of Health intends to use part of the financing to recruit three Clerks of Works for the Project. The detailed job descriptions can be accessed on https://www.health.go.ug
Job Title: Clerks of Works (Civil Engineer)
Number of Positions: Three (3)
Report to: Project Engineer
Terms: Two (2) year renewable Contract
Job Purpose
The Clerk of Works will provide technical support to the Project Coordination Unit in supervision of construction works at the respective sites in the 9 districts of the Karamoja Region.
The Objective for the Clerk of Works job is to maintain full time presence on sites, and directly report to the Project Engineer on the daily progress of works. They will be resident in the Karamoja Region and shall be responsible for managing quality during construction, adherence to approved construction practices and reporting on the level of deployment of the contractors’ personnel and consultant’s site team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities can be accessed on the Ministry of Health website at https://www.health.go.ug
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Ugandan National with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Building/ Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution;
- At least three (03) years of professional experience in CIVIL ENGINEERING
including project design and construction
management. - Computer skills are essential and competent with use of standard architectural software e.g. AutoCAD etc.
- High level of interpersonal and management skills, high integrity and proven ability to work with team at all levels.
- Works under minimum supervision and meets strict deadlines
Must have a valid driving permit - Strong interpersonal and team management skills
Qualified engineers from Karamoja and female engineers are encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure
All applications for the above position should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, KAMPALA (and should be hand delivered to the Ministry of Health Headquarters Security Registry in Room A 102, between 8.00 am – 5.00 pm on working days) to be received not later than 30th October, 2024.
Please note that:
- All applications should bear the title of the post being applied for.
- Applicants should include their telephone and e-mail contacts on their application forms.
- Only successful candidates will be contacted
Applicants should attach the following to their applications:
- Application letter
- Recent coloured passport size photograph
- Detailed Curriculum vitae with three referees
- Copies of academic papers
Copies of record of employment history (Appointment letters & Contract Agreements) stated in the Curriculum Vitae. Any period of employment not backed up by an appointment instrument shall not be considered as relevant experience.
Copy of National Identity Card
Applicants who will be shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present Originals of their Academic Transcripts and Certificates and National Identity Cards at the time of sitting the interviews.
Dr. Diana Atwine
PERMANENT SECRETARY
