Fire Officer at Moi University

SCALE 9

MU/ADM/05/06/2018

Job Description

An officer at this level will be responsible for technical and operational control of all firefighting, fire prevention and protection services. The main duties will include maintenance of equipment and appliances; equipment; accounting and co-ordination of fire fighting; prevention; protection and detective services.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served in the grade of Senior Fire Officer II for at least three (3) years;
• possess wide technical knowledge and experience on all aspects of fire fighting, fire prevention and protection;
• Shown initiative and ability to plan, direct and control fire fighting and fire Prevention activities.
• in possession of Higher National Diploma in Fire Prevention or Protection and Management, First Aid and Disaster/Environmental Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Qualifications for Fire office Direct Appointment

• Be in possession of KCSE Division II or its equivalent with credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Physical Sciences
• Must have Higher National Diploma in Fire Prevention and Protection, First Aid and Disaster Management or its approved equivalent from Fire Services Training Institution recognized by Kenya National Examination Council.
• Be between 30 years and 40 years of age
• Be at least 5ft and 4 inches (1.62m) in height
• Have a minimum chest measurements of 38 inches (0.92m) when expanded
• Be computer literate in the relevant packages
• Have a minimum of eleven (11) years of working experience in Fire and Prevention/Protection in a large organization.
• Also the officer at this Grade must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by providing relevant certificates from the following bodies:-
  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Criminal Investigations Department
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Credit Reference Bureau
  • Relevant professional body.

SALARY SCALE

University Architect – Scale 14 (xiv) - Min of Ksh.170, 681/= p.m. – Max of Ksh.189,813/= p.m.

Chief Flight Instructor - Scale 13 (xiii) - Min of Kshs. 106,327/= pm - Max Kshs. 149,940/= p.m. Chief Security officer – Scale 12 (xii) - Min of Kshs.94, 347/= p.m. - Max of Kshs. - 131,736/=p.m.

Flight Instructor- Scale 12 (xii) - Min of Kshs.94, 347/= p.m. - Max of Kshs. 131,736/=p.m.

Fire Officer - Scale 9 (xi) - Min of Ksh.94, 347/= p.m. - Max of Kshs. 131,736/=p.m.

In addition to the salary, the terms of service include membership of Moi University Pension Scheme, attractive house allowance, non-contributory Medical Scheme, annual leave days and other benefits