Senior Projects Engineer Manager (SOG/ST 9)

Summary

South East Regional Health Authority is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Senior Projects Engineer Manager (SOG/ST 9)

Responsibilities

• • Direct the planning, designing and execution of projects in accordance with Government guidelines;
• • Undertake the physical and finance monitoring of capital projects by way of site visits, examining project documents and meetings with project monitoring and development staff;
• • Undertake the technical, economic and financial analysis of project profiles and advising the Regional Director on the nature, purpose and feasibility of capital projects;
• • Directs work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimise disruption
• • Ensures that project operations are in compliance with design specifications and with Government policies and regulations;
• • Identify problems/delays in project planning and implementation and identifying solution;
• • Provides advice and guidance to the Region and other agencies through the different stages of the project cycle and the procedures and documentation required at each stage;
• • Prepares project monitoring reports on a quarterly basis for submission to the relevant stakeholders;
• • Participates in mid-term and post-completion evaluation projects.
• • Co-ordinates and providing leadership to the search for project ideas with development potential;
• • Liaise with the Ministry of Health, Urban Development Corporation and other Project Managers (within the MDA framework) when necessary to ensure successful development implementation and completion of the projects;
• • Prepare project documents and proposal to be submitted to funding agencies;▪ Liaise with advocacy department to negotiate and seek funding for projects on behalf of South East Regional Health Authority;
• • Approved certified certificate for payment;
• • Any other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Specific Knowledge (however acquired):

  • • Expertise in the application of project management techniques and tools
  • • Knowledge of engineering project development and management methodologies
  • • In-depth knowledge of Government’s tendering requirements and procedures
  • • Working knowledge of Quantitative Analysis and Statistical Techniques
  • • Knowledge of techniques used in Cost/Benefit Analysis
  • • Sound knowledge of Management Principles and Practices

• Required Skills Specialized Knowledge:

  • • Experience in project planning, design, construction and management of engineering projects would be an asset.
  • • Excellent skills in management of financial and material resources.
  • • Ability to use project management software applications in the management of development projects.
  • • Excellent analytic, forecasting, problem solving and judgemental skills
  • • Excellent report writing, time management and communication skills

Qualifications

• • First Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent – (Membership of the Professional Engineering Institutions would be an asset.)
• • Certificate in Project Management
• • Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the management of development project.
• • Experience in public sector project management would be an asset

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special conditions associated with the Job:

  • • Numerous critical deadlines
  • • Required to display a high level of integrity and professionalism

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to: South East Regional Health Authority The Director Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations South East Regional Health Authority The Towers, 2nd Floor 25 Dominica Drive Kingston 5​ All applications should be submitted via email to employment@serha.gov.jm or recruitmentserha2023@gmail.com. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, July 2, 2025 ​​​🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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