Kenya
Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned
corporation incorporated on 2nd December, 2008 under the Company's Act, Cap 486
as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on
Energy.
KETRACO’s
Vision is to be a world-class electricity transmission company and the leading
inter-connector in Africa.
The
Mission of the Company is to build and operate a national electricity
transmission network that is reliable, efficient, effective, safe and
environment-friendly through innovative and best practices; and to promote
regional power trade for socio-economic development.
To achieve the above mandate, KETRACO has so far completed and commissioned 756km of transmission lines with 5000km committed and on-going projects.
The
company has a capital base of over Kshs. 77 Billion. In addition; and to
increase access to electricity, KETRACO plans to construct additional 7000km of
transmission lines in the next five years.
In order to meet the planned growth and improve access to electricity in Kenya, KETRACO wishes to identify and recruit capable officers to fill the following position:
Safety
and Health Officer
(1
Post)
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/9/VOL
II -B
Reporting to: Senior Safety & Health Officer
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Carry
out safety and health inspections for identification of hazards, unsafe
acts, unsafe conditions and suggest actions for improvement;
- Carry
out safety and health audits;
- Carry
out safety and health risk assessments;
- Undertake
incident investigations and compile reports;
- Ensure
that firefighting and detection equipment owned by KETRACO are regularly
maintained and records kept;
- Ensure
that first aid boxes are regularly maintained;
- Monitoring
safety and health performance of contractors through analysis of monthly
report forms received from the contractors;
- Maintain
data base of all safety incidents reported;
- Provide
safety and health services in Project Implementation Teams;
- Participate
in carrying out regular staff sensitization workshops/training sessions on
safety, health and emergency preparedness;
- Prepare
weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual safety and health reports.
Education / Professional Qualification
- Minimum
of an undergraduate degree preferably in science or engineering
- Diploma
in Occupational Safety and Health or a higher safety and health qualification
will be an added advantage
- At
least five (5) years working experience in occupational safety and health
- Experience
in workplace safety and health audits will be an added advantage
- Be
computer literate
Skills and personal attributes
- Good
communication & interpersonal skills both written and oral;
- Possess
safety and health risk assessment skills;
- Ability
to provide problem solving and analytical skills;
- Ability
to provide sound decision making and judgment skills;
- Ability
to work under pressure and maintain high work standards; and
- Willingness
to work odd hours when necessary
- Be
a team player;
How to Apply
Candidates
who meet the requirements should submit their applications so as to reach the
address shown below (clearly stating the reference no. in the letter and on the
envelope) by close of business on 24th March, 2016 at 5.00pm.
Applications
to include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary,
notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three
referees.
Applicants
must also attach copies of all Certificates / Testimonials, and copy of
National ID / Passport.
Managing
Director,
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
KAWI Complex, 4th Floor,
Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road,
P.O. Box 34942 – 00100,
Nairobi.
KETRACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
KAWI Complex, 4th Floor,
Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road,
P.O. Box 34942 – 00100,
Nairobi.
KETRACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents / details as sought for will not be considered.
Any
form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted