Lake Victoria South Water Services Board Vacancies at Asembo Ndori Water Supply

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board was established on 12th March 2004 vide gazette notice No.1714 under the Water Act 2002 as a State Corporation. It is responsible for the provision of efficient and economical Water and Sanitation Services in its area of jurisdiction.
The Board wishes to recruit self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions based at Asembo Ndori Water supply on a two years renewable contract terms of service.
Ref: LVSWSB/HR/04/1
Scheme Manager
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties:-
  • Planning, supervision, evaluation and coordination of the water supply activities.
  • Operation and maintenance of water supply
  • Preparation and maintenance of records on all technical operations
  • Supervise operations and carry out overall administration the water supply scheme
  • Implement strategies, policies, business plans, and development of water facilities.
  • Carry out development of water facilities in the scheme area.
  • Ensure efficient collection and management of water sales revenues
  • Ensure maintenance of good customer care.
  • Ensure continuous improvement in the provision of quality water and sanitation services in the water supply scheme
Requirements for appointment

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:-
  • At least a University Degree in Civil or Water Engineering.
  • At least five years experience in carrying out duties such as Planning, supervision, construction of water facilities and not less than two years experience in managing water supply schemes.
  • Have good management and leadership skills.
  • Be proficient in computer skills.
Ref: LVSWSB/HR/04/2
Commercial Manager
1 Post
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties:-
  • Building of customer base through marketing and maintenance of good customer service
  • Metering and meter maintenance
  • Ensuring sound financial control processes and procedures are maintained
  • Preparation and maintenance of general ledger, sub-ledgers and other books of accounts
  • Maintenance of accounts records and proper management of revenue collected.
  • Preparation of accounts and expenditure reports
  • Ensuring billing and revenue collection is done effectively.
  • Handling customer care issues.
Requirements for appointment
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:-
  • A Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognized university or any other suitable qualification.
  • CPA II or A Diploma in Business Management or equivalent qualification
  • Have exposure in computerized accounting system
  • Have at least 6 years experience in a busy accounting or commercial environment, three years of which should be in a management position;
  • Be a person of high integrity, analytical and innovative skills
  • Be proficient in accounts based computer skills
Ref: LVSWSB/HR/04/3
Water Works Supervisor
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties:-
  • Supervision of water treatment works;
  • Ensuring effective operation and maintenance of water treatment works;
  • Monitor and maintain continuous improvement in the provision of quality water in the scheme
Requirements
The successful candidate must be in possession of the following qualifications:-
  • A National Diploma in Water Technology or any other equivalent qualification.
  • Have at least five years (5) years experience in operations and maintenance water supplies including planning, design and implementation of water projects.
  • Have good management and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in computer skills will be an added advantage.
Ref: LVSWSB/HR/2010/4
Electro-Mechanical Technician
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties:-
  • Installation and testing of electrical/ mechanical installations
  • Maintenance of electrical plants and equipments
  • Diagnose electrical/ mechanical problems and recommend corrective measures.
  • Design of simple electrical/ mechanical structures
  • Prepare specifications for the supply of appliances.
  • Carry out repairs of electrical/ mechanical works.
  • Supervision and inspections of electrical/ mechanical installations.
Requirements for appointment
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:-
  • A higher Diploma in electrical/ mechanical engineering.
  • Have at least eight (8) years experience in performing electrical/mechanical works.
  • Have good organizing skills.
  • Be proficient in computer skills.
Ref: LVSWSB/HR/04/5
Water Supply Operator
2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties:-
  • Operations and Maintenance of water supplies which including water treatment, chemical dosage, functionality of sedimentation, coagulation, flocculation and maintenance of filters and clear water tanks.
  • Meter connections and taking of meter readings
  • Preparation of monthly water supply operations charts
  • Working out consumer connection estimates
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade the successful candidate must have;-
  • At least the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D+ or its equivalent, with D+ passes in English or Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physical Science and Biological Science.
  • At least a Water Supplies Operators Certificate Grade II
  • Should have at least 5 years experience as a Water Supplies Operator
  • Be able to demonstrate ability to carry out Water Supplies Operators duties with minimal supervision.
If you meet the requirements for the above position, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating your current position, remuneration and telephone contact to the following address by 21st May, 2010. Please indicate the post and reference number on both the letter and the envelope.
Eng. M. O. Ochieng
Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board,
P. O. Box 3325,
Kisumu.
Fax 057-2024589,
Telephone: 057-2025128/0202157233/0716525251/0736202512.