Fire - Men - 5 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•  Operating appliances and communication equipment
•  Performing specialized functions of responding to emergencies to prevent and/or minimize injuries, deaths, and loss of property.
•  Safeguarding their own and other people’s safety at all times in their operations.
•  Playing a central role in rescue operations during emergencies.
•  Inspecting and maintaining appliances and equipment in a good state of repair following the County Policy and procedures.
•  Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

The candidate must:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen
•  Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education / O-level education.
•  Possess a Fire engineering/Fire Marshal certificate from a recognized fire training institution.
•  Possessing a certificate in driving, Emergency Medical Response (EMR), and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) will be an added advantage.
•  Be physically and medically fit as certified by a Government Doctor;
•  Possess a first aid certificate lasting more than one week from St. John Ambulance or Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other equivalent from a recognized institution.
•  Possessing a diving certificate from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage

Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Terms of Employment: Three (3) Years Contract

THE SECRETARY
NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OFFICES
P.O. BOX 90-10100
NYERI
CELL PHONE: 0745342000
All applications (hand delivered or through the post office) should be received on or before 26th September 2023 5.00 p.m.
Note:

• Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the aboveprovided address and cellphone.
• The County Public Service Board does not charge for any of the recruitment exercises, including shortlisting and appointment. Any request for payment or favor should therefore be reported to the police for appropriate action.
• The County Government of Nyeri is an equal-opportunity employer
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Board.