Project Architect (Consultant) at eHealth Systems Africa (2 Openings) - Remote

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Architect (Consultant)

Locations: Abuja & Kano (Remote)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Department: Program Delivery

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).

Personal Characteristics 
The project architect should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Adaptability: Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Behaves Ethically: Understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Builds Relationships: Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicates Effectively: Speaks, listens and writes in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the operations of the organization and create new opportunities.
• Focuses on Partner/Client Needs: Anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of internal and external clients and partners to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Fosters Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Leads: Positively influences others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Makes Decisions: Assesses situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and makes clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organizes: Sets priorities, develops a work schedule, monitors progress towards goals, and tracks details, data, information and activities
• Plans: Determines strategies to move the organization forward, sets goals, creates and implements action plans, and evaluates the process and results.
• Solves Problems: Assesses problem situations to identify causes, gathers and processes relevant information, generates possible solutions, and makes recommendations and/or resolves the problem.
• Thinks Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.