Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.
PIH is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Position Title: Architect
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Maseru with travel and stay to all PIHL facilities
Engagement Period: 30 days
Position Overview
The selected individual will play a crucial role of developing and producing architectural drawings and design drawings, mechanical and sanitary drawings and electrical drawings for the proposed projects and operational works.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Architectural drawings (partitioning, and layouts) for construction
- Working with internal stakeholders to determine requirements for building projects
- Develop Construction plans with all partitioning and details.
- Prepare detailed drawings showing both the appearance and interior structure of a building projects (BIM)
- Produce Internal Furniture designs with locations.
- Develop initial estimates on structure costs, building time and special requirements
- Prepare Lighting plans for ceiling.
- Details and design of fixed furniture.
Mechanical, electrical and sanitary drawings
- Develop Heating and cooling system drawings.
- Develop sewer line and potable water supply systems drawings
Electrical drawings
- Prepare detailed Electrical drawings for new projects
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
- Diploma in architectural technology or equivalent
- Five years’ experience in related field
- Proven experience in using AutoCAD , 3D with Archicad and civil designer.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and precision in work.
- Physical fitness and stamina for hands-on plumbing tasks.
Commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
At Partners in Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners in Health’s PSEAH policy. Partners in Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should e-mail their applications (subject line should be Architect or Development Officer) detailed CV’s and the contacts of at least 2 traceable references to [email protected] by close of business Friday the 15th March 2024. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.