Superintending Engineer (Electrical) at Kenyatta National Hospital

JOB GROUP K6 
 
Job purpose  
 
Reporting to the Head of Department, Engineering services. The Superintending Engineer (mechanical) will be responsible for the coordinating, planning and implementing of mechanical engineering services in the Hospital.
 
Duties and responsibilities  

• Make strategic, operational and financial decisions requiring analytical skills, strong organizational capabilities, excellent decisions making, sound professional experience, leadership, integrity and motivation.
• Planning, coordinating, controlling and directing mechanical engineering services in Engineering department of KNH.
• Formulating, developing and implementing mechanical engineering services technical specifications, BOQS, works, materials and procedures.
• Supervising, coordinating and control of mechanical section in KNH with all its related services.
• Coordinating the sections performance management, quality assurance, statutory, or legal requirements and environmental stipulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual or special purpose reports and management documents as required.
• Coordinate training, mentorship and internships with the sections.
• Preparation and processing of procurements, evaluations and negotiations as required. i) Provide technical, professional and management   guidance to staff.  
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated.

Qualifications and experience                         

• Must have served for at least seven (7) years since graduation in a busy engineering firm or Institution and at least three (3) years as an Engineer (Mechanical) or an equivalent management position for not less than 3 years in a reputable Institution 
• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Masters degree in the field of engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registration by The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a professional Engineer (PE) or higher.
• Valid practicing license as a Professional Engineer or higher from EBK.
• Corporate membership Certificate of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) or higher.