Africa Nazarene University
(ANU) is an accredited Private Christian University sponsored by the Church of
Nazarene International, which follows the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition.
It integrates faith with
learning to produce well rounded individuals who are able to meet challenges of
their times.
Vacant Position: Facilities
Officer
1 Post
This function involves
planning and executing the overall management of facilities and services at the
university.
The Facilities Officer will
be required to set the service standard, hire, and train and manage staff of
Facilities Management and Development Department so as to meet quality service
delivery required by the university.
This will require direct
supervision of contractors, construction projects, maintenance of grounds,
roadways, paths, sewerage etc.
This role also requires
ensuring compliance with safety and health statutory requirements.
The Facilities Officer will
be required to liaise closely with other members of the University.
This role requires that one
prepare complex and technical reports, and tender information.
Specific duties and responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities
The Facilities Officer is the
Head of Facilities Management and Development Department and is responsible to
the Vice-Chancellor for:
- Proper
maintenance of the university buildings and grounds, sportsground,
gardens, roadways and paths, water, power, sewerage, etc. at the
university ensuring value for money.
- Prepare
and implements preventive maintenance schedules at the university.
- Identify
opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
and manage the process of innovative change effectively and efficiently.
- Designing and
implementing minor works.
- Overseeing all
the construction projects at the university.
- Assessing the
cost of construction projects at the university and advising the
university accordingly
- Preparing
departmental budget and having control on expenditure.
- Prepare and
procure detailed specifications, technical reports relating to the
delivery of effective and efficient planned and reactive maintenance
programmes of work and complete as approved.
- In liaison
with relevant officers participate in planning and executing of events at
the university.
- Making the
necessary arrangements to receive and introduce the work and witness teams
to their assigned projects.
- Working
closely with National Environment Management Authority, carry out and
supervise health and safety risk assessments for university buildings and
sites.
- Development
and implementation of safety and health policy, and disaster recovery
policy.
- Effective
recruitment and management of the cleaning, maintenance and grounds staff.
- Management of
staff in the department including inducting new staff into the department
and periodical appraising their performance within the set guidelines by
the University
- Train and
develop staff in the general maintenance of buildings, grounds,
infrastructures, equipment.
- Performing
such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Vice-Chancellor or
any other authorized officer.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in building and construction with six years relevant experience in
estate management and project management, or
- Master degree
in building and construction with two years relevant experience in estate
management and project management.
- Experience in
procurement/purchasing and supplies
- Good
understanding of building trades and maintenance services
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of certificates, names and contacts of three referees, and should reach the office not later than 28th July, 2017.
Applications could also be dropped at the Nairobi, CBD Campus - Aghro House, Moi Avenue.
Note that only short listed
candidates will be contacted.