Technical Assistant (Construction) at Tokiye Integrated Medical Services

Tokiye Integrated Medical Service was created to address the critical needs in healthcare project management with an emphasis on effective and efficient service delivery. The company is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to professional service, aiming to elevate Nigeria’s healthcare system to international standards.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Assistant (Construction)

Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Technical Assistant (Construction) will provide technical, analytical, and coordination support to the Project Director for the effective planning and execution of the Ibom International Hospital Construction Project.
• The role ensures seamless integration of architectural, structural, MEP, biomedical, and site activities, supports decision-making, and strengthens project control across all technical workstreams.

Key Responsibilties
Technical Coordination:

• Review architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and biomedical-related drawings and highlight conflicts or inconsistencies.
• Maintain up-to-date design registers, revision logs, submittal/approval matrices, and RFI trackers.
• Coordinate drawing reviews between consultants and contractors, ensuring timely submission and feedback.
• Integrate OEM equipment requirements into the design and ensure technical alignment.
• Support the Project Director in validating design intent and technical decisions.

Support to the Project Director:

• Prepare structured technical briefs, summaries, and decision notes.
• Develop daily and weekly reports covering design progress, site updates, risks, and pending items.
• Draft and circulate technical meeting minutes and follow-up action lists.
• Attend internal and external meetings, representing the Project Director when delegated.
• Track timelines and deliverables from consultants and contractors and escalate delays promptly.

Site Monitoring & Technical Verification:

• Conduct routine site visits to verify that execution aligns with approved drawings and specifications.
• Document site progress with annotated photographs, logs, and deviation reports.
• Monitor piling, foundation works, reinforcement, concrete pouring, and structural works.
• Identify potential technical risks and raise early alerts to the Project Director and PMO.

Workflow & Documentation Management:

• Maintain organized technical documentation for all design and construction workstreams.
• Manage RFI flows, technical queries, and submittal cycles to ensure timely resolution.
• Support updating of construction schedules and technical dashboards with the planning consultant.
• Ensure all technical instructions, directives, and approvals are recorded and communicated appropriately.

Stakeholder & Consultant Interface:

• Serve as the first point of technical contact for routine queries from contractors and consultants.
• Provide clarifications, seek additional information when required, and escalate decisions to the Project Director.
• Ensure smooth technical communication among architecture, engineering, biomedical, and site teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 3–7 years experience in construction, design coordination, project engineering, or technical roles.
• Experience with complex or MEP-intensive building projects (hospital, industrial, or commercial) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings across disciplines.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD/Bluebeam (basic), and document control systems.

Core Competencies:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong coordination and follow-up discipline.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple technical workstreams.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgement.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Key Deliverables:

• Daily technical brief to the Project Director.
• Weekly consolidated progress report.
• Updated design and revision registers.
• Documented site visit reports with photos and annotations.
• Meeting minutes and tracked action items.
• Escalation memos for unresolved technical issues.

Work Relationships:

• Internal: Project Director, TIMS PMO, Cost Control, Scheduling, Contracts & Procurement.
• External: Architectural, Structural, MEP Consultants; Biomedical/OEM teams; Contractor’s site engineers; Regulatory agencies (as applicable).

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.