Firefighting Supervisor at Kenyatta University

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose relevant correspondences
• Supervise the fire and safety activities
• Develop and present training programs designed to instruct agency personnel in accident prevention and occupational safety techniques.
• Originate and direct fire drills and other simulated emergencies.
• Operating firefighting application and communication equipment.
• Perform specialized functions in preparing and responding to fire and emergency calls in order to prevent and/or minimize loss of life, property or injury as a result of fire
• Respond to emergency calls with utmost speed and efficiency
• Safeguard their own and other people’s safety at all times
• Assist in rescue operation
• Inspect and maintain appliances and equipment and ensuring they are in good condition in accordance with county fire fighting policies and procedures
• Any other related work as may be assigned.

Qualification and Experience:

• A holder of KCSE C – Minus or equivalent
• Be a holder of a firefighting/rescue service certificate or relevant certificate from an institution recognized in Kenya; Certification as a Fire Officer or Fire Instructor is preferred.
• Have a First Aid Certificate from a recognized institution.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in fire-fighting and operation of fire-fighting equipment of which, two (2) years are in a supervisory position.
• Former members of the disciplined forces and the NYS who have undergone firefighting training or ex-fire fighters will have an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Valid Police Clearance Certificate