Sanitation Officer at Tavevo Water and Sewerage Company Limited

Responsible for designing, implementation, operation and maintenance of waste water conveyance and treatment facilities and ensure provision of effective and efficient sewerage collection and treatment services. Reporting to the Assistant Technical Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop sectional strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of organizations’ sanitation objectives
• Directs, coordinates, controls and manages departmental operation and maintenance of waste water infrastructure to ensure that sewerage services are provided to the required standards
• Continuously evaluate market demand for sewerage services and develop production, distribution and sewerage plans and strategies to meet demand
• Write proposals and plans for water and sanitation interventions.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with staff, customers and stakeholders
• Develop sanitation section staff by ensuring that they are properly trained and motivated
• Manage all sanitation projects, major and minor construction works
• Monitor internal and external resources
• Ensure proper management of sectional resources such as machinery through effective maintenance and repairs to maximize return on investment
• Continuously monitor performance of waste water production and distribution process against required standards.
• Oversee collection and treatment of waste water, excrement received in sewer networks and waste water treatment facilities.
• Compile monthly technical reports, program/project documents and budgets.

Qualifications

• Be a holder of Diploma in Water Engineering (Waste Water option) or Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be a registered member of professional body will be an added advantage.
• Satisfactorily work experience performance in related water utility or equivalent field for a period of three (3) years.
• Proficiency in Computer skills.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Be able to work for long hours past the stipulated time even on emergency.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity