Clerk Of Works

Reporting Line: Maternity Africa Board and Barbara May Foundation Board.

Work Station: Chamwino, Dodoma.

Sector/Industry: Health

Who are we?

Maternity Africa is a Christian-based not-for-profit organization that endeavours to provide fistula treatment and quality maternity care for all marginalized women throughout Tanzania. We do this through clinical excellence and in the example of displaying love, kindness and compassion regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Maternity Africa operates from its base at Kivulini Maternity Centre outside the city of Arusha in Northern Tanzania.

About the role.

Maternity Africa is looking to expand it operations to one of its epicentres in Dodoma therefore seeking a skilled and experienced construction Clerk of Works to oversee, manage and report on the construction project of a maternity health Centre. This role is crucial in driving our growth and ensuring the successful execution of our expansion initiatives. The role will require reporting to two boards BMF and Maternity Africa board on the project progress, the contract assignment period will be for the specific time that the construction project is going to take to it completion.

The best suitable candidate for this role must be vastly technical and experienced in construction projects including reporting, project management, have high integrity, and can work, commute or relocate to Dodoma.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall planning and delivery of the project including collating of all regulatory requirements needed to commence and then run the project; Including building codes, health and safety standards and environmental standards.
• Ensure any concerns raised by the regulatory authorities are duly addressed.
• In conjunction with the MA building committee make sure all drawings, engineering specs and BOQ are approved, completed and filed.
• To assist the architect and MA tender committee with the tender process and assignment and signing of the contract.
• Ensure a project outline including construction milestones and cashflow.
• In collaboration with the MA accounts dept, ensure invoices and payments are collated and reported
• Be stationed/present at the construction site for Five (5) work week days to ensure acceptable quality of construction and milestones are being reached.
• Meet regularly with the appointed architects and engineers to discuss progress and any concerns.
• Arrange regular meetings with the building committee and reporting to the owner (MA board and donor (BMF board).
• On behalf of the building committee report monthly to the MA board and BMF board, and alert the board at any time of any concerns and milestones.
• Taking and maintaining a gallery of photos and videos of the project phases/stages progress for visual updates, reporting and Maternity Africa website update.
• Ensuring regular monitoring of progress by regularly inspecting construction work to monitor progress, detect any deviations from plans, and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Acting as a liaison between contractors, subcontractors, architects, clients and engineers to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Addressing on-site problems promptly, proposing solutions, and working to prevent delays or cost overruns.
• Maintaining accurate records of all inspections, tests, and approvals throughout the construction process.
• Conducting final inspections to ensure that completed work meets contract requirements before handover to the client (Maternity Africa).
• If need arises, we will adjust the scope and specifications of the works to ensure that the project is completed within the agreed budget.

Qualifications and Certifications, Experience and Skills required.

A minimum qualification of a Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Architecture.

Holders of any of the following additional qualifications and certifications will have enhanced credibility and added advantage:

• A bachelor degree in any of the above stated required professional qualification.
• A qualification in Project Management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Construction Experience: A minimum of 7 years significant experience in the construction industry. This includes hands-on experience in construction, ideally in various roles such as a construction manager, site engineer or similar.

Project Management Experience: More than 4 years experience specifically in project management. This involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, managing budgets, schedules, resources, and stakeholders.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills – must have strong verbal and written skills to liaise with a diverse team of local and international, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to address issues as they arise during the project.
• Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Technical Expertise/Skills:

• Knowledge of building codes, construction methods, material, processes, regulations, and standards relevant to construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and construction plans.
• Knowledge of Tanzanian Construction Regulations and guidelines of the different regulatory bodies/or departments.
• Quality Management: Ensuring that the project meets the required standards and specifications.
• Reporting and report writing skills: Capable of producing and writing reports that are well analysed and can be clearly interpreted and comprehended by local and international users of the report.
• Financial Acumen: Must have an understanding of budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting related to construction projects.
• Contract Management: Familiarity with contract negotiation, administration, and management is beneficial, especially for handling subcontractors and suppliers.
• Inspection/Monitoring and Evaluation Skills: Conversant with the processes and guidelines of construction monitoring and evaluation.
• Risk Management: Anticipating potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them to minimize disruptions and delays.

Application guidelines

All interested candidates should send their qualifications credential certificates, a cover letter, and a curriculum vitae to recruitment@maternityafrica.org by 30th June, 2025. If you are not contacted within 14 days of the closing date of this job advertisement, please consider your job application unsuccessful this time. Caution! Maternity Africa do not charge any fees throughout its recruitment process.