Water and Construction Technicians

Amref Health Africa seeks a Water and Construction Technician to join its Urban Health Project in Nairobi and Nakuru. This entry‑level position focuses on designing and overseeing water supply, sanitation and infrastructure upgrades for health facilities in informal settlements such as Kibera, Mukuru and Mathare. The role requires a civil‑engineering degree, two years of relevant experience, and expertise in project scheduling, technical supervision, and stakeholder coordination. Based in Nairobi, the technician will work closely with government agencies, contractors and community committees to boost WASH services, improve health outcomes, and empower local communities.

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries, and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten African countries – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centered health systems while addressing social determinants of health.’ We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for delivering of quality and affordable health care.

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.

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.