Maritime Labour Officer at Kenya Maritime Authority

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of the Kenyan Seafarers Register.
• Assist in the issuance of seafarer identification documents.
• Assist in the implementing of Board’s and management committee decision in seafarers’ registration and welfare;
• Assist in the aid of abandoned seafarers.
• Assist in providing directions on the delivery of deceased seafarer’s property.
• Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers;
• Assist in the conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships
• Assist in the issuance of Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I
• Assist in the issuance of Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention and national legislation.
• Assist in the monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination;
• Assist in monitoring seafarers’ recruitment and Placement Agencies;
• Assist in developing medical standards and procedures for issuance of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners;
• Assist in developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers;
• Assist in developing and enforcing seafarers’ complaint handling procedures;

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Nautical Science