Overall purpose of the Job: Reporting to the General Manager, the position holder will plan, direct, co-ordinate, control and manage the Trust’s operations and maintenance of infrastructure in order to supply water and sewerage services to the required standards and in compliance with the Trust’s policy while meeting cost and surpass targets.
Key Assignments:
Developing and reviewing departmental policies, strategies and action plans that are in keeping with overall mission and objectives of MEWASS.
Co-ordinating of rehabilitation, augmentation and extension works on the water supply and sewerage infrastructure.
Producing and supplying high quality water to customers in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with the legal as well as firm’s provisions.
Proper collection, treatment and disposal of sewerage in accordance with legal and Trust’s provisions and at minimal costs.
Developing a customer focus to provision of services.
Managing the Trust’s assets through effective maintenance and repairs, installation and replacement as well as undertaking technical audits.
Preparing comprehensive departmental reports, including engineering budgets to facilitate decision-making.
Responsible for developing of departmental staff through supervision, appraising and identifying their training and development needs.
Requirements and desired skills:
BSc holder in Civil or Water Engineering from a recognized university and preferably registered by the Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB) and/or member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
Minimum 8 years experience in successful operation and maintenance of water supply and sewerage infrastructure and having demonstrated high standard of professional competence and administrative ability.
Computer literacy a must, including use of relevant engineering software.
Knowledge of GIS system will be an added advantage.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
35 years of age and above.
Attractive remuneration package commensurate with the above qualification and experience requirements will be offered to the successful applicant.
Application:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their Hard copy applications along with copies of their certified academic and professional certificates stating salary expectations, accompanied by detailed CV, telephone contact, e-mail address and three (3) referees to reach the General Manager by 31st December, 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be sent to the address below:-
The General Manager
Meru Water and Sewerage Services
P.O. Box 859 – 60200
Meru