KPA Senior Fire Officer (Operations) Job

Our client, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coast line. 

The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
 

In line with its growth and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions in its establishment:

Senior Fire Officer (Operations)

1 Post

Ref: SFO 10/14

Reporting to the Port Fire Officer, the job holder will be responsible for providing efficient and effective response, command and guidance to fire service staff during emergencies and rescue operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on incidents and special service calls are prepared on time;
• Inspecting fire sub-stations and standby services to ensure they are adequately manned and fire safety measures are adhered to;
• Providing guidance to staff during firefighting operations and emergencies;
• Ensuring optimum manning levels across the shifts and attending to operational issues arising from the shifts;
• Ensuring that fire emergency vehicles and emergency equipment are serviceable and operational;
• Ensuring that equipment inventory in emergency response vehicles are updated and ready for use during emergencies;
• Ensuring the completion, compilation and preparation of appropriate fire permit charges;
• Ensuring permit to work system is adhered to and appropriate charges are secured; and
• Serving as the liaison person between the Port Fire Service and other departments in the maintenance process of fire equipment and other statutory matters.

Skills & Attributes:

• Bachelor of Science degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certification in Advanced Fire Fighting and Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or any other relevant professional body;
• Three (3) years of relevant experience;
• Sound Knowledge of Directorate of Occupational Safety & Health Services Legislation (DOSHS) and procedures;
• Training in Disaster Management; and
• Sound knowledge in Port Infrastructure and Operations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates for the above positions should have excellent ICT and communication skills with the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

KPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and female candidates and People Living With Disabilities (PLWD) are encouraged to apply.

If you believe your qualifications and career objectives match any of these exciting roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration level, email, telephone contacts and quoting the relevant reference number for the position applied for to reach us on or before 24 October 2014 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Muthangari
P.O. Box 40092 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke