Principal Disaster Management Officer - (1 Post) at Bomet County

Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be reporting to the Head/Director Disaster Management Unit. 
His/her duties and responsibilities are:

• Initiate and undertake disaster and hazard mapping.
• Perform paramedic activities to the victims at the disaster cite.
• Undertakes emergency trainings and drills in all county establishments.
• Participate in emergency planning management.
• Ensures emergency fire equipment’s are in place in all County buildings.
• Supports in ensuring total compliance to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards.
• Acts as a duty officer as part of 24-hour duty system, responding to disaster as they may arise.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Degree in Disaster Management, Clinical Medicine and Surgery or related field from a recognized institution with relevant experience of at least seven (5) years

OR

• Diploma in Disaster Management, Clinical Medicine and Surgery or related field from a recognized institution with a minimum of seven (7) years.
• A certificate course in firefighting/ fire rescue, first aid or any other disaster response course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills with outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence.
• Recommendation attesting previous work experience from a government or other recognized organization