Disaster Management Officer II at County Government of Kericho

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in emergency planning including fire disaster management; \
• Ensure that there is sound disaster preparedness program which is alert and ready to offer quickest disaster response;
• Undertake fire safety training and drills in all county establishments;
• Ensure emergency fire equipment’s are in place in all county government buildings;
• Ensure total compliance to the workplace safety standards;
• Prepare and coordinate the firefighting team and equipment for quick response to fire disasters in the county;
• Act as a duty officer as part of 24 hours duty system, responding as they may arise;
• Raise awareness to the public on disaster management and preparedness.

Requirement For Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in disaster management and preparedness or related field from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification;
• A certificate course in firefighting/fire rescue from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.