Rail Safety Manager
Full time @Kenya Railways posted 2 months ago in Engineering Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 4768
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 10 Years +
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Gender Both
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Industry Engineering
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Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
Job Description
Rail Safety Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Periodic review of safety risks in the Corporation.
- Leading in the formulation and review of safety policies of the Corporation as appropriate.
- Carrying out independent accident investigations on major railway accidents and enforcing compliance with safety standards.
- Maintaining an up-to-date databank of major accidents reported by rail operators as well as preparing reports as required.
- Development of safety training and awareness programs for all stakeholders.
- Development of Emergency Response and Incidents Management plans.
Requirements of the Job
- Master’s Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years in a Senior Management position.
- Undertaken a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Registered as a Safety Officer.
- Strong knowledge of mechanisms and control systems.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Skills and Competencies
- Report and minutes writing skills.
- Leadership, planning, and supervisory skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Rail operations experience.
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form KR/HR/08 that is available on the Kenya Railways website, attach their testimonials, certified copies of certificates, National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to be received by 5:00pm on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, East Africa Time (EAT)
The details of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for each position are available on the Kenya Railways website;Â www.krc.co.ke
When applying, quote the Job reference number on the envelope and the application letter.
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application;
- A Signed application letter;
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating; current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
- Certified Copies of academic and professional certificates
- Certified Copy of National Identification Card or valid Passport
Successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing the following clearance certificates: –
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
- Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications to be addressed to the:
Managing Director,
Kenya Railways,
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
NAIROBI.
The Corporation is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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