Background

The current rail network in Kenya is the metre gauge commonly referred to as 'The Lunatic Line’. It was initially named the 'Uganda Railway’ after its destination. Its construction began in the Port city of Mombasa in 1896 and was completed in 1901 at the lines terminus in Kisumu. Operations on the line commenced in 1903. The Lunatic Line links Kampala i...

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 enforce 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 Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• A Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, at least five (5) Years’ experience in Senior Management position.
• Undertaken a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Registered as a Safety Officer or Member of a relevant professional body and in good standing
• Strong knowledge of mechanism and control system.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills and Competences

• 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

• 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 enforce 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.

• 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

• Master’s Degree in Civil /Electrical /Mechanical/Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• A Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, at least five (5) Years’ experience in Senior Management position.
• Undertaken a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Registered as a Safety Officer or Member of a relevant professional body and in good standing
• Strong knowledge of mechanism and control system.
• Proficiency in computer applications.