Vacancy title:
Firefighting Supervisor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Environment]

Jobs at:
Kenyatta University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 13 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose relevant correspondences
• Supervise the fire and safety activities
• Develop and present training programs designed to instruct agency personnel in accident prevention and occupational safety techniques.
• Originate and direct fire drills and other simulated emergencies.
• Operating firefighting application and communication equipment.
• Perform specialized functions in preparing and responding to fire and emergency calls in order to prevent and/or minimize loss of life, property or injury as a result of fire
• Respond to emergency calls with utmost speed and efficiency
• Safeguard their own and other people’s safety at all times
• Assist in rescue operation
• Inspect and maintain appliances and equipment and ensuring they are in good condition in accordance with county fire fighting policies and procedures
• Any other related work as may be assigned.

Qualification and Experience:

• A holder of KCSE C – Minus or equivalent
• Be a holder of a firefighting/rescue service certificate or relevant certificate from an institution recognized in Kenya; Certification as a Fire Officer or Fire Instructor is preferred.
• Have a First Aid Certificate from a recognized institution.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in fire-fighting and operation of fire-fighting equipment of which, two (2) years are in a supervisory position.
• Former members of the disciplined forces and the NYS who have undergone firefighting training or ex-fire fighters will have an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Valid Police Clearance Certificate

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

TERMS OF SERVICE:

• The terms of service include Basic salary, house allowance, commuting allowance and medical insurance/cover
• Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
• Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

 Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

Kenyatta University

P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100

NAIROBI

 Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, 13th June, 2024

 Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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