Architecture Specialist

Organization Name: Ministry of Health – Rwanda

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Eligible Citizenship: Rwanda

Role Code: R04B-Nat

Role Overview

The Architecture Specialist will provide technical support to the Medical Technology Division (MTD) team to assess the current infrastructure projects execution processes, review project implementation challenges from the past 10 years, and help develop new infrastructure standards and guidelines, in addition to other infrastructure projects management related tasks. The Architecture Specialist will report to the Medical Technology Division Manager at RBC.

Responsibilities

Conduct an analysis of the collected data of current health infrastructure status. Identify infrastructure in need of maintenance and advise on a way forward

Assist in the elaboration of a maintenance plan for all public health infrastructure facilities that can be implemented by the decentralized levels

Develop guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for healthcare infrastructure design and management

Conduct training on health infrastructure projects design, standards, and their management

Propose designs for healthcare facilities, per service packages, to help guide future construction

Prepare a draft implementation agreement between the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and the Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA), to empower both institutions and clarify their responsibilities and tasks

Skills and Experience

Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or any healthcare construction design-related area*
At least three years of relevant professional experience*
Familiar with rules and regulations of construction and healthcare-related standards and requirements*
Master’s degree in architecture or any healthcare construction design-related area
Prior experience working on major healthcare infrastructure design projects
Knowledge of the Rwandan healthcare infrastructure system
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with patients and health providers
Familiarity with patient flow and standards required for healthcare building designing
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to details; flexibility, independence, and creativity
Excellent strategic and operational planning and monitoring skills to assist in effective and efficient management decisions
Ability to work on a team to achieve common goals
About the Organization

The Ministry of Health provides and continually improves health services to the Rwandan population through the provision of preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare, thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty and enhancing the general well-being of the population.

The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) is an implementing arm of the Ministry of Health. RBC promotes high-quality, affordable, and sustainable health care services to the population through evidence-based interventions and practices, specifically through healthcare infrastructure planning, designing, supervision, and financing.

Role Function: Data Analysis / Statistics, Design / Architecture, Program / Project Management

Issue Area: Health System Strengthening, Healthcare Access

Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics

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Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.

The deadline:12nd January 2022.