Project Architect {Consultant} at eHealth Systems Africa

Purpose of the position

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced architect to support our Laboratory System and Diagnostics, and Public Health Emergency Management program areas.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing Laboratory infrastructure upgrade, Emergency Operations Centers and other public health infrastructure architectural design and 3D images.
• S/he will be responsible for ensuring that infrastructure upgrade works are in accordance with specifications detailed in the architectural design/plan and international best practices.
• The ideal candidate is expected to have some experience in designing public health infrastructure architectural designs and 3D images This role requires exceptional planning skills, collaboration ability, and strong attention to detail.

What you’ll do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Responsible for creating 3D illustrations for all the laboratory and medical supply hub facilities, emergency operations centers and other public health infrastructure.
• Develop architectural plans, schedules and support budgets development.
• Experience with project scheduling software is an added advantage.
• Support Project Manager(s) to coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
• Make presentations to clients, engineers, vendors and the eHA leadership team.
• Develop architectural plans for projects including architectural drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Ensure client expectations of individual works are achieved.
• Ensure all tasks are planned, supervised and executed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and dimensions, and within the agreed limits.
• Evaluate the adherence of construction to the design.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Present a professional demeanor at all times.
• Approach others in a tactful manner.
• Reacts well under pressure.
• Treat others with respect and consideration, regardless of status or position.
• Self accountability for their actions.
• Responds well to supervisor requests and feedback.
• Punctual at work
• Adheres to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethics of the profession.
• Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to provide leadership to the construction team

Who you are

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• A minimum of a Higher National Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Building and Construction or its equivalent.
• A minimum of 4 years of related public health infrastructure remodeling, renovation, or building experience.
• Possesses necessary practice license.
• Project Management certification will be an advantage
• The ability to use AutoCAD and other relevant software for architectural drawings is desired
• Ability to effectively use Google Suite (Google Sheets, Docs and slides).