Deputy Head, Currency Technical Services (Manager 2) at Central Bank of Kenya

Job Purpose

The role holder will be responsible for planning, coordinating and carrying out regular maintenance, check-ups and repairs of the Currency machines within the Head Office, Branches and Centres to ensure their uptime in Currency Processing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Responsible for automation of Currency Processing in the Head Office, Branches and Currency Centres and offer technical support in the processing of Currency.
• Contribute to the Department to meet its functional responsibilities and make these contributions effectively and efficiently.
• Contribute as appropriate to the performance of other functions and to the overall achievement of CBK’s strategic objectives.

Technical and Operational Responsibilities

• Develop equipment status reports, dissemination of information on Currency Operations and oversee logistic arrangements of machines spares parts and consumables.
• Supervise installation and usage of currency operating equipment at the Head Office, Branches and Centres.
• Maintaining, servicing and repair of currency processing equipment systems at the Head Office, Branches and Centres which include:
  • Banknote and coin processing equipment and systems.
  • Currency destruction equipment and systems
  • Bulk handling equipment
  • Currency briquetting equipment and system
• Backup of currency processing data at the Branches and Centres to ensure safe storage.
• Oversee installation, testing and maintenance of currency processing systems at the Head Office, Branches and Centres by the equipment vendors
• Offer appropriate operators training on safe usage on currency processing equipment and ensure adherence of safety standards at the Head Office, Branches and Centres
• Manage inventory of equipment spare parts to minimize operational and maintenance costs related to currency processing
• Oversee installation and repairs of electrical apparatus and electronic components of machinery and equipment at the Head Office, Branches and Centres when required
• Carrying out commissioning and periodic inspection and testing of all currency systems and equipment at the Head Office, Branches and Centres.
• Liaise with the machine and equipment vendors or Head technical Services for necessary follow-up during machine breakdowns, data loss and system malfunction.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance of all currency machinery and equipment and ensure timely, secure and adequate backup of currency processing data.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist the technical staff in the Head Office, Branches and Centres.
• Training of currency machines operators on work procedures and policies to ensure effective and safe service delivery.
• Ensure safety at work and a healthful work environment.
• Any other assigned roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering or relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Maintenance of Electrical and Electronic equipment, Electrical Installation Technician or any other relevant field.

Work Experience

• At least six (6) years technical services experience with at least three (3) in maintenance of Electrical Operating Equipment and Systems, Electronics and Mechatronics.