Vacancy at eHealth Systems Africa - NAIJA STICK

Vacancy at eHealth Systems Africa

Project Architect – Public Health & Laboratory Infrastructure (Consultant) at eHealth Systems Africa

• eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems.

We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes.

Location: Abuja & Kano

Engagement Levels and Associated Deliverables

Engagement Level

• Indicative LoE (Days/Month)

Scope of Engagement

Key Deliverables

Medium Support

• 10 - 15day/month

Development of architectural drawings (3–5 days, depending on building design complexity)

• Development of Bill of Quantities (BoQ) (2.3 days)
• First and second reviews of architectural designs (max. 2 days per review)
• Coordination with MEP, HVAC, and structural engineers
• Participation in design reviews with stakeholders and donors
• Site visits and compliance checks as needed
• Complete architectural drawing sets
• Final BoQ aligned with design and budget
• Revised drawings based on feedback from stakeholders.
• As‑built drawings and handover documentation
• Weekly progress updates and monthly timesheets

What you'll do 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Develop architectural designs, drawings, schedules, and specifications for public health laboratories, surveillance facilities, medical supply hubs, and related infrastructure.
• Produce 3D illustrations and visualizations to support design reviews, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory approvals.
• Translate laboratory and diagnostic workflows into functional layouts, ensuring one-way flow of samples, personnel, and waste.
• Integrate biosafety zoning and infection prevention and control (IPC) principles into all architectural designs.
• Align designs with approved scope, constructability, and cost considerations, supporting accurate budget development.
• Ensure architectural designs comply with national building regulations, statutory requirements, and applicable codes.
• Apply WHO laboratory biosafety guidelines and international best practices for healthcare and laboratory environments.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical risk assessments, identifying design challenges and proposing mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate architectural inputs within multidisciplinary project teams, collaborating with MEP, HVAC, structural, and other engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Engage Ministries of Health, regulatory authorities, donors, WHO, and implementing partners through technical meetings, design reviews, and presentations.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination support to Site Coordinators across multiple project locations or countries, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and preliminary assessments for proposed and active facilities.
• Review construction works for compliance with approved architectural designs and specifications, supporting defect identification, snagging, and handover processes.
• Prepare high-quality project documentation, including design reports, technical briefs, meeting records, monthly progress updates, and as-built drawings for handover.

Reporting & Supervision

The consultant will report directly to the Project Manager and Project Engineer.

• S/he will provide updates as requested all during and post design development
• Attend internal coordination meetings, and work collaboratively with the project and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive architectural design, preferably within health, laboratory, or institutional environments.
• Experience working with government health agencies, international donors, and multi-country program implementation.
• Demonstrated experience producing architectural drawings, specifications, and 3D visualizations.

How to Apply 

Interested Applicant can apply via this link 

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