Senior Superintending Engineer (Electrical) at Kenyatta National Hospital

KNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environment. Established in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40, KNH became a State Corporation in 1987 with a Board of Management and is at the apex of the referral system in the Health Sector in Kenya. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares and within the KNH complex are College of Health Sciences (University of Nairobi); the Kenya Medical Training College; Kenya Medical Research Institute and National Laboratory Service (Ministry of Health). KNH has 50 wards, 22out-patient clinics, 24 theaters (16 specialized) and Accident & Emergency Department. Out of the total bed capacity of 1800, 209 beds are for the Private Wing. Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
2. Registration by the Engineer’s Registration Board of Kenya or its equivalent.
3. Professional registration (Engineers Board of Kenya or its Equivalent)
4. Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineer’s Registration Board of Kenya.
5. Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
6. A minimum period of three (3) years’ experience.
7. Proficiency in computer applications
8. Complied the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, (2010)

Responsibilities

1. Participate in the development, review and implementation of the departmental strategic plan and policies;
2. Formulate departmental work plans and budgets for approval;
3. Develop inventory for all Hospital equipments, plants and infrastructure;
4. Implement engineering and professional policies and guidelines relating to engineering practice;
5. Participate in conducting an engineering and operational research;
6. Coordinate capacity development including guiding, training, mentoring and coaching of staff;
7. Participate in committees as assigned by Director facilities and Service or other appointing authority;
8. Formulate a replacement and renovation plan for hospital equipments, plants and infrastructure.
9. Participate in development of technical specifications and bill of quantities for all engineering infrastructure, equipments and projects
10. Participate submission of all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Division;
11. Identify procurement needs of thedepartment and participate in tendering processes;
12. Ensuring effective utilization of financial resources in Engineering department; xiii)Participate in development of procurement plan/estimates
13. Oversee implementation of procurement plans for engineering and related commodities

The post Senior Superintending Engineer (Electrical) at Kenyatta National Hospital appeared first on Jobs in Kenya - http://jobwebkenya.com/.

The post Senior Superintending Engineer (Electrical) at Kenyatta National Hospital is republished from Jobs – Jobs in Kenya – http://jobwebkenya.com/