Water and Construction Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role shall support the Urban Health Project which aims to improve health outcomes in Nairobi and Nakuru informal settlements with funding from the Qatar Foundation for Development (QFFD). The target informal settlements include Mukuru Kwa Njenga Kibera and Mathare in Nairobi and Kaptembewa and Ronda in Nakuru.

The Water and Construction Technician shall be responsible for the development of water schemes sanitation facilities and renovations of basic infrastructure in healthcare facilities in target informal settlements in Nairobi and Nakuru counties. This role is key to the expected outcomes on sustained reduction of morbidity and mortality attributed to WASH-related illnesses.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating physical infrastructure assessments in the target healthcare facilities and identifying water sanitation and structural improvement opportunities.
• Leading development of technical designs bill of quantities tender documents and their approvals working with relevant government bodies including Department of Public Works NEMA and WRA.
• Developing and implementing water and construction project schedules using project management tools with the guidance of the water and construction engineer.
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance towards successful execution of earmarked construction renovation and water projects in healthcare facilities and surrounding communities.
• Ensuring all approved technical plans and documents are in use and effectively implemented by supporting interpret architectural specifications hands-on implementation and close supervision.
• Coordinating and monitoring of contractors and construction workers engaged across water construction and renovation projects in both counties including on-site course corrections.
• Maintaining detailed records of construction/renovations processes incidents and progress reports.
• Supporting surveying and setting up of construction site equipment and/or tools
• Conducting on-site inspections and reviewing construction/renovations materials to validate quality and adherence to specifications.
• Participating in capacity building of facility & water management committees and local technicians on oversight and technical management of projects for sustained water access and service delivery.
• Ensuring adherence to all regulations safety codes and health standards in all project sites.
• Participating in community & authority engagement activities for community involvement buy-in and sustainability
• Strengthening existing relationships and developing partnerships with relevant local stakeholders to enhance programme execution and delivery of outcomes.
• Participate in relevant government and stakeholder forums to enhance programme visibility in advancing WASH and health infrastructural improvements in urban informal settlements.
• Monitor project activities through periodic field visits appropriate tools stringent M&E systems participation in progress and reflection review meetings and generating progress reports.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

Qualifications :

Education and Professional Qualifications

• BSc in Civil engineering or in related field from a recognized institution;
• At least two (02) years experience in water and sanitation project designing planning. tendering contract management community & authority engagement and supervision

Skills and Competencies

• • Competence in ground water and construction designing and execution
  • Skilled in project management tools e.g. Gantt charts
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to work well in cross-functional teams and adapt to change and evolving environments.
  • Flexibility to travel.

Additional Information :

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be February 10th 2026. 

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time