Ferry services at Likoni Mombasa started in 1937. The ferries have remained the one and only link to the south coast. The operations are situated on the gateway to the port of Mombasa. The link is important not only to the local users but to those heading to Tanzania and beyond. The ferries at Likoni were initially ran by Kenya Bus Services Ltd, on a franchise arrangement with the Municipal Council of Mombasa. The bus company also operated a network of buses around town and in Nairobi. The earlier operations were done using pontoons driven by motor boats. It was not until 1957 that the era of modern ferries surfaced. The company continued operating for about 32 years until 1989 when it decided to pull out. It is then that the Government of Kenya decided to take over the operations of the ferries.
Grade FM5- Post Ref:9000-02/2020=
Job Summary
Reporting to Senior Safety Officer and will be responsible for guiding, liaising, coordinating and advising the company on matters relating to safety and health at the workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and enforce safety standards for safe operation of the ferry services;
- Ensure that all the safety equipment both off-shore and on-board the ferries are in safe custody and in proper working condition;
- Audit of safety equipment on-board for safety inspection for the purposes of ferry craft annual licensing;
- Investigate and make reports on accidents and inform relevant authorities and recommend necessary action to prevent recurrence of the same;
- Develop a self-regulating disaster preparedness policy; and
- Design safety information for ferry users and organize mock emergency drills for regular ferry users.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences or related field from a recognised university.
- Professional diploma in safety, preferably in marine safety or related field from a recognized institution.
- Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW)
- 3 years relevant working experience preferably in marine industry;
Kenya Ferry Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the organization. Applicants comprising persons living with disabilities (PWDs), those from marginalized areas, youth and women are encouraged to apply.
TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION
All the above positions are challenging and offer attractive and competitive remuneration packages which include basic salary, house allowance, medical cover, leave travel allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government Public Service guidelines.
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