PWD Vocational Training Centre Manager at Makueni County Public Service Board

J/G “M”

Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract  

Salary: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Secretary to the Board of Governors (BoG);
• Ensure implementation of disability appropriate, demand-driven and effective vocational training curriculum's including evaluation of the course implementation from admission to completion on a regular basis;
• Manage and monitor the training personnel in the centre;
• Ensure the internal guidelines for working with PWDs are followed, including adhering to data protection protocols;
• Management of Human and Financial resources;
• Ensure a safe environment for the trainees in accordance with requirements of the Persons’ with Disability Act 14 of 2003;
• Ensure Health and Safety Procedures are implemented effectively with the support and coordination of the BoG.
• Interpreting and applying national laws and other related statutes in the relevant division in line with County Goals and Objectives;
• Implementing Laws, Policies, Regulations and other legal frameworks relevant to technical training;
• Map out existing business opportunities, identify key actors and hold different awareness events in the PWD Centre to sensitize and mobilize potential employers to offer opportunities to the course graduates and liaise with them to establish strong working relationships in order to facilitate job-placement and apprenticeships after centre-based training is completed;
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor;
• This position will involve work outside the office environment, and non-standard/flexible working hours.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a holder of at least a first degree in Special Needs Education from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent with relevant experience of not less than six (6) years OR a Diploma in Special Needs Education with relevant experience of not less than nine (9) years;
• Demonstrated commitment to protection of the right of PWD and social justice;
• Good computer skills and proficient in Excel and Word;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, in English;
• MUST demonstrate understanding of budget development and procurement;
• MUST demonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Qualification in any technical field is an added advantage;