Senior Quantity Surveyor at Ifakara Health Institute, Pwani April 2026

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.