JKIA Chief Fire Services Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

JKIA Chief Fire Services Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya
Chief Fire Services Officer - JKIA

Job Purpose:

The Chief Fire Services Officer is responsible for all matters in relation to Fire Disaster, Risk Reduction in so far as Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting, Search and Rescue, Inspection and enforcement of Statutory Requirements is concerned.

Through setting up policies and procedures on emergency response and rescue, the CFSO oversees the provision of fire and rescue cover all the time and ensures that fire and rescue facilities and equipment are serviceable all the time.

The CFSO provides leadership to the Fire and Rescue team at the airport is responsible for the day-to-day command of the fire service and is responsible for creating awareness and ensuring fire safety is adhered to in the airport and by all stakeholders

Reports To:

The Job Holder reports to the Airport Manager Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Role Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the Fire and Rescue team through overall planning and management of the entire station fire and rescue function
Develop, review and implement all firefighting policies and procedures in accordance with the industry regulations
Inspect fire fighting equipment in order to ensure appropriate equipment is available as required
Take command in the event of a fire in-order to ensure safe, effective and controlled response
Inspect airside equipments such as radars, highloaders, tractors and all other vehicles operating in the airside to make sure they meet apron regulations on safety
Liaise with the Fire Training Instructors on annual training program of fireman and other unscheduled programs and train all airport operators on fire rescue and awareness

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

Must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:-
Fire fighting techniques and methods
Command and control techniques
Fire investigation and evidence gathering techniques
Emergency response techniques

Skills

Must demonstrate the following skills

Leadership skills including ability to take full command at the scene of a fire
Analytical and problem solving ability
Negotiation and Decision making skills
Ability to deal effectively with people in difficult situations

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Professional Qualification

Relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
Minimum 10 years of experience in a large size organization and thorough knowledge of Fire safety and rescue operations
Computer literacy

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before 10th September 2014 to the address below quoting reference on the envelop CFSO/SEPT/2014;

Or Applications can be delivered at the registry on 2nd floor of Head office off Airport North Road

The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P o Box 19001-00501
Nairobi

KAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnicity or disability.

Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.