Country: Congo
Closing date: 31 May 2018
Location: Ouesso, Republic of Congo
Reports to: Founding Directors
Remuneration: To be discussed
Hours and Term: 12-24 months
Start Date: June 2018
Website: www.newsightcongo.com
Background - About New Sight:
Four in five blind people in this world are needlessly blind. They are needlessly blind because we can do something to either prevent or treat their blindness. When is restored, lives are transformed – for patients, families, and even the whole community. New Sight Eye Care is a charity registered in the UK and in Hong Kong. Following the successful establishment of our first non-profit eye centre in Impfondo in the Republic of Congo, at the invitation and with the support of local authorities, we are extending our services through the construction and fitting out of a new comprehensive teaching eye hospital in Ouesso on a 6-hectare land acquired in November 2016. This strategic location will enable us to reach out to the whole of Congo and neighbouring countries. We are looking for likeminded people passionate about giving the priceless gift of sight.
Position Purpose:
New Sight Eye Care is looking for motivated and energetic person to contribute to a meaningful construction project to build a compound containing an eye hospital and accommodation buildings at Ouesso in the Republic of Congo.
Position Responsibilities:
The Site Supervisor will:
- Undertake the day-to-day supervision of the works of the contractors on site.
- Ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the drawings and specifications.
- Work with multiple contractors on site to ensure the interface among them is properly coordinated.
- Work with the contractors to maintain progress, quality and site safety.
- Liaise with the design team and work with them to clarify and improve the design as works proceed.
- Demonstrate creativity and determination when faced with problems on site.
- Maintain site records.
- Assist the QS in providing progress reports for the evaluation of interim payments.
- Report to the Project Manager regularly on all site matters.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Strong problem-solving skills, resilience and ability to deal with changes.
- A minimum of five years of site experience.
- Experience working for a contractor will be considered advantageous.
- French and English are required.
- Experience working with NGOs or in developing countries will be considered advantageous.
How to apply:
Please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, in Microsoft Word or PDF formats, to Joanne Stokes at joanne@newsightcongo.com. Please include your name and the position title, Site Supervisor, in the email subject line.
New Sight Eye Care is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of all kinds and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this exciting new opportunity.