About Intra Health:
IntraHealth International is a non-profit organization based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A. that has been in existence for over 30 years in more than 100 countries and it has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private- sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.
About USAID RHITES-E Project:
IntraHealth International will implement the USAID RHITES-E which supports the Government of Uganda (GOU) and key stakeholders to increase availability and utilization of high quality health services in 21 districts in Eastern Uganda and 2 in Karamoja by strengthening health systems and improving the quality of, access to, and demand for health services with attention to equity and underserved populations.
Job Summary: The Engineering Assistant will work closely and support the Infrastructure Manager in all works and activities pertaining to infrastructure assessment, provision of administrative support for the bid solicitation process for contracts, including coordination with facility, district engineers, MOH, engineering consultants, and RHITES-E program team to develop bills of quantity/design schemes and document the solicitation and competitive bidding process.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the USAID RHITES-E Project Engineering Assistant job placement must hold a Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
At least three years’ experience in the administration of office and document processing for a construction contract.
Computer literacy skills i.e. Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite specifically Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the USAID RHITES-E Project should upload an updated CV/Résumé, completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet, download here and three professional references to this E-mail address: mbalejobs@intrahealth.org
Deadline: 31st July 2017