Assistant Clerk Of Works

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952. At that time the settler community were served by the nearby European Hospital (now Nairobi Hospital). It was renamed Kenyatta National Hospital — after Jomo Kenyatta — following independence from the British. It is currently the largest referral and teaching hospital in the country.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualification and ExperienceDiploma in building construction, civil/mechanical engineering, architecture or construction managementProficiency in Computer OperationsComplied with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performing regular inspections of the work on site and comparing completed work with drawings and specificationsAttending site consultants meetings with contractors and consultantsMeasuring and sampling building materials to check their qualityRecording resultsIdentifying defects and suggesting ways to correct themLiaising with other construction staff, such as contractors, engineers and surveyorsMonitoring and reporting progress to construction managers, architects and clients

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project preparation and planning, Documentation and record keeping, General medicine

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree