Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Deputy Director (Estates And Works)
Department : Estates and Works
Salary scale : M4-NTS
Responsible to : University Secretary
Responsible for : Assistant Director

Purpose of the Job
To provide strategic leadership of the Estates function in the University.

Person Specification
• Should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized
University/institution
• Should be a registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board
(UERB).
• Should have strong leadership, interpersonal and negotiating skills as well as
good communication skills.
• Should have the ability to manage simultaneous (multiple) projects and to co-
ordinate a safe and efficient operating environment.
• Should be computer literate, capable of using word processing, spreadsheet and
database – computer software packages.
• Should have at least Eight (8) years’ experience three (3) of which should have
been at senior level in construction and maintenance of physical infrastructure.
• Should have sound knowledge of project management, strategic planning and
budgeting.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. To lead the development of policies, standards, strategies, plans and budgets for
the operation of the University Estates and Works function
• To lead the Development of technical specifications and performance standards
to facilitate procurement of furniture, parts, machinery and equipment as well as
• construction, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of buildings and motor
vehicles.
• To lead the preparation or review of bills of quantities, design or other
• specifications or costing for goods and services that is supplied internally or
outsourced.
• To lead the implementation of technical projects including construction,
rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of physical infrastructure and facilities in
• order to ensure conformity to policies, procedures, standards and contractual
obligations.
• To lead the implementation of planned preventive maintenance programs and
schedules.
• To lead the development and implementation of key operational and building
• management procedures and standards to ensure that they are effective,
represent best practice and are properly adhered to across the University.
• To ensure upkeep of the University grounds, gardens, roadways and paths.
• To lead the development and review of cost effective construction and
• maintenance measures using internal resources or external contractors where
appropriate.
• To provide technical leadership on the selection of external engineering
• contractors and contract terms during the process of procurement.
• To lead the implementation of safety, emergency and security measures for all
• works and fleet management including provision of equipment or accessories like
• fire and intruder alarms, emergency lighting, road sign posts and fire
extinguishers.
• To lead the Inspection and commissioning of completed construction and
maintenance contracts.
• 12. To ensure management of the University fleet.

Key Outputs
• a) Estates and Works policies, standards, strategies, plans and budgets developed.
• b) Technical works and equipment specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement developed
• University vehicle fleet managed.
• Bills of quantities, design or other specifications or costing for procurement of
goods and services prepared.
• Implementation of technical projects managed.
• Implementation of planned preventive maintenance programs and schedules
managed.
• Development and implementation key operational and building management
procedures and standards managed.
• Upkeep of the University grounds, gardens, roadways and paths managed.
• Cost effective construction and maintenance measures developed or regularly
reviewed.
• Technical guidance for selection of external engineering contractors and
development of appropriate contract terms provided.
• Safety, emergency and security measures for all works and fleet management
advised.
• Completed construction and maintenance contracts inspected and
commissioned

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Six (6) copies of a letter of application together with an up-to-date Curriculum vitae, a
photocopy of the National Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of
academic and professional Person Specifications, appointment letters where applicable,
and letters of reference should be addressed to The University Secretary, Soroti
University, P.O Box 211, Soroti Uganda OR sent one (1) PDF file by e-mail to
us@sun.ac.ug  not later than Friday 24th June 2022, 5:00 PM EAT. All applications
should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of two
referees one of whom should be the previous or current employer or supervisor.
A detailed job advert and description is available on Soroti University website
www.sun.ac.ug 

NB:
1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ABDALLAH OYARE SHABAN
AG. UNIVERSITY SECRETARY

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