Job Summary

Ifakara Health Institute through Beginnings Fund Program is seeking experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who will lead cost management and financial oversight of all infrastructure-related activities under the program. The role ensures efficient, transparent, and value-for-money delivery of construction and rehabilitation of health facilities, in compliance with IHI policies and procedures, Tanzanian laws and regulations, and relevant international standards, to support improved access to quality maternal and newborn health services in Tanzania.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project initiation and feasibility studies/conditional survey, preparing preliminary cost estimates and budgets for construction or renovations.
• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities, and project budgets aligned with IHI requirements.
• Review and validate cost plans, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and cost estimates prepared by consultants and contractors.
• Oversee procurement processes, including tender documentation, bid evaluation, and contract award, ensuring fairness and transparency.
• Administer contracts and manage all contractual aspects of construction and renovation works.
• Monitor project expenditures and provide regular financial and cost performance reports to program management and donors.
• Review, verify, and certify contractors' interim and final payment certificates.
• Assess and manage variations, claims, and potential cost overruns with clear mitigation options.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites across regions to validate progress, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support integration of cost planning with program goals, ensuring infrastructure investments directly contribute to improved maternal and child health outcomes.
• Build the regional project staffs capacity in cost management and contract administration.

Desired Skills

• Strong financial and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement, contract management, and cost control systems.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• High level of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and commitment to development outcomes.
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites in the mainland of Tanzania and Zanzibar.
• Good knowledge of construction methods, materials, and current market rates in Tanzania.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in building economics, or related field, from a recognised institution.
• Registered or eligible for registration with relevant professional bodies in Tanzania (e.g. AQRB, ERB)

Desired Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant post-qualification experience, with at least 2-3 years in a client-side consultant QS role in health or social sector projects.
• Experience in managing projects across multiple sites and remote locations.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-site or nationwide programs.
• Experience in managing projects across multiple sites and remote locations.
• Good understanding of common standard forms of contract used in Tanzania (e.g., FIDIC, government standard forms, PPRA guidelines)

Preferred Language

• Excellent communication (Swahili & English) and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Participate in project initiation and feasibility studies/conditional survey, preparing preliminary cost estimates and budgets for construction or renovations.
• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities, and project budgets aligned with IHI requirements.
• Review and validate cost plans, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and cost estimates prepared by consultants and contractors.
• Oversee procurement processes, including tender documentation, bid evaluation, and contract award, ensuring fairness and transparency.
• Administer contracts and manage all contractual aspects of construction and renovation works.
• Monitor project expenditures and provide regular financial and cost performance reports to program management and donors.
• Review, verify, and certify contractors' interim and final payment certificates.
• Assess and manage variations, claims, and potential cost overruns with clear mitigation options.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites across regions to validate progress, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support integration of cost planning with program goals, ensuring infrastructure investments directly contribute to improved maternal and child health outcomes.
• Build the regional project staffs capacity in cost management and contract administration.

• Strong financial and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement, contract management, and cost control systems.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• High level of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and commitment to development outcomes.
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites in the mainland of Tanzania and Zanzibar.
• Good knowledge of construction methods, materials, and current market rates in Tanzania.

• Bachelor's degree in building economics, or related field, from a recognised institution.
• Registered or eligible for registration with relevant professional bodies in Tanzania (e.g. AQRB, ERB)