Project Management Officer at AfyA Care

AfyA Care is set up to actively invest in and operate healthcare assets with a vision to make healthcare accessible and affordable.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Management Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role 

• The Strategy & Projects Unit is responsible for the development and management of the organisation’s strategic initiatives, including the timely execution of all infrastructural expansion within the group. 
• Amongst other things, the core responsibility of the Project Management Team is to coordinate and manage all healthcare infrastructural construction projects of the Group in order to achieve the expansion objectives of our health providers – this includes the development, refurbishment, and renovation of critical healthcare infrastructure. 
• The job is demanding and requires long hours, but it offers exciting challenges and prospects. The candidate must be a self-starter with a drive to succeed and excel. 
• This role will report directly to the Team Lead of Projects but also work closely with the biomedical engineering and facility management teams within the Organisation. The role is also expected to interact with external Contractors, Vendors, and Consultants. 

Duties & Responsibilities 
Project Management:

• The team will be on ground at all our Project sites co ordinating all key stakeholders including external Project Managers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants. 
• Prepare periodic reports of progress on all sites as well as synchronize updates from other consultants. 
• Push for timely delivery and opening of new sites. 
• Ensure projects are delivered within assigned budgets with little to no variations. 
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations 
• Obtain all required regulatory permits to open new hospitals and care centres. 
• Supervise all tendering and bidding processes relating to the construction and renovation works. 
• Constantly interact with government officials and other key stakeholders. 
• Analyse bids, review costs estimate and optimise value on all key projects. 
• Ensure compliance and adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues 

Internal Processes:

• Comply with administrative internal control processes and procedures  
• Assist with the development of business plans and budgets for projects as appropriate 
• Monitor compliance with project budgets as approved. 
• Support the Business Units and other teams with information and analysis as it relates to construction projects. 
• Provide advice, guidance, and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required. 

Qualification & Experience 

• Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or QS background required. Other engineering / Building backgrounds supported by considerable on-field project management experience will be considered. 
• 3 – 7 years of work experience 
• On-field experience at building construction sites Technical or Project Management. 
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles  
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a requirement 
• A team player with leadership abilities 
• PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage 
• Experience in Healthcare or hospital-related infrastructure development will be an added advantage. 

Remuneration

• Remuneration will be competitive and at the higher end of industry standards depending on qualification and relevant experience.  
• There are additional benefits such as:  
• Health Insurance for self and nuclear family  
• Life Insurance for self 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online