Healthcare Architect

Our client, a specialist firm focusing on healthcare facilities, is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Architect to join their remote team. This role focuses on designing state-of-the-art medical environments that promote patient well-being and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, engineers, and project managers to develop innovative and functional designs for hospitals, clinics, and specialized medical centers. This position is ideal for an architect with a passion for creating healing environments and who thrives in a collaborative, project-driven setting, working entirely from a remote location.

• Lead the design and planning of healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with specific healthcare regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with medical staff and stakeholders to understand their functional requirements and operational needs.
• Develop detailed architectural drawings, specifications, and 3D models for complex healthcare projects.
• Ensure seamless integration of medical equipment and systems within the architectural design.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, specializing in healthcare infrastructure.
• Conduct thorough research on best practices in healthcare design, patient safety, and infection control.

• Professional registration as an Architect with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, with a significant focus on healthcare facility design.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare-specific building codes, standards (e.g., National Health Act regulations), and operational workflows.
• Proficiency in Revit and other BIM software, essential for complex project documentation.
• Strong understanding of spatial planning for medical facilities, including operating theaters, wards, and diagnostic areas.
• Excellent communication and client management skills, adapted for a remote working environment.

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The flexibility and convenience of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare infrastructure across various regions.
• Continuous professional development and specialized training in healthcare architecture.
• Work within a team of dedicated specialists committed to advancing healthcare design standards.