How to Apply for 20 Clerks Of Works Job at Ministry of Health (MOH)

Vacancy Title: 20 Clerks Of Works

Type: Full-Time
Industry: Public Administration and Government
Category: Human Resources

Jobs at:
Ministry of Health (MOH)

Deadline for Application:
Monday, August 12, 2024

Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Kampala, East Africa

Summary

Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Details

Duty Station:
Respective General Hospitals and Health Centre IV Project sites

Reports to:
Project Manager

Engagement Terms:
Five (05) months Contract

Job Purpose:
The Clerk of Works will provide technical support to the Project Coordination Unit in the supervision of construction work at the respective site (General Hospital or HC IV) where they are deployed.

Key Functions

• Carry out full-time day-to-day detailed supervision of the construction works at the allocated site.
• Monitor the Contractor’s work program, personnel, equipment on site, workmanship, quality of works and materials, and compliance with drawings and specifications to ensure adherence to all building codes and health, safety, and environmental regulations on behalf of the Client.
• Issue necessary site instructions to ensure good quality and workmanship plus compliance with specifications.
• Seek and obtain prior approval from the Engineer for the need to issue instructions that have cost implications or vary the contract in any way.
• Approve materials for construction delivered by the Contractor on-site before incorporation into the works.
• Ensure that the Contractor adheres to safety regulations.
• Maintain a site diary to record construction progress, delays, weather conditions, site visitors, and other significant facts, and submit weekly reports.
• Endorse day worksheets with certification regarding hours worked and materials used.
• Attend all scheduled site meetings and submit written progress reports weekly and monthly to the supervising Engineer.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Higher Diploma in Civil and Building Engineering.
• A minimum of one (1) year working experience.

Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job Application Procedure

All applications for the above positions 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 August 12, 2024.

Important Notes

• All applications should bear the title of the post being applied for.
• Applicants should include their telephone and email contacts on their application forms.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants should attach the following to their applications:
  • Application letter
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae showing three referees
  • Copies of academic papers
  • Copies of record of employment history
  • Copy of National Identity Card
• Appointment letters and contract agreements stated in the Curriculum Vitae must be attached. Any period of employment not backed up by an appointment instrument shall not be considered as relevant experience.
• Shortlisted applicants for interviews shall be required to present originals of their Academic Transcripts, Certificates, and National Identity Cards at the time of the interview.