Tech Manager and Lab Tech. Job in Kenya - Tetu Aberdare Water

The Board of Directors of Tetu Aberdare Water and Sanitation Company Limited is inviting applications for the following vacant positions to fill in its establishment.

1. Technical Manager

1 Post

Responsible for: Water Production, Water quality, Distribution, Maintenance of infrastructure and other Technical Services

Overall purpose of the Job:

The Technical Manager will ensure that the entire infrastructure is well maintained and operated for quality water and sanitation services.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

·       Directing, co-ordinating, controlling and managing the Company’s technical operations and ensuring good maintenance of infrastructure.

·       Ensure water is treated to ensure that the quality meets the acceptable standards.

·       Ensure the unaccounted for water is reduced to acceptable levels.

·       Develop departmental strategies, targets, policies and work plans.

·       Be responsible for training, development and motivation of staff.

·       Ensure that the needs of customers are effectively met.

·       Development of infrastructure by way of extensions and expansion.

·       Any other duty assigned by the General Manager.

Minimum qualification and skills

·       Ordinary Diploma in Water Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

·       Registration with Kenya Engineer’s Registration Board will be an added advantage.

·       Minimum 6 years’ experience in a medium or large commercial environment, preferably in a water sector.

·       Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaising with various stakeholders.

·       Good knowledge on computer.

·       Ability to prepare strategic and operation plans including developing reports, proposals and quality performance targets.

·       Demonstrated ability to consistently meet strict deadlines is mandatory.

2. Laboratory Technologist

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Monitoring and evaluation of water quality by sampling and testing from water schemes.

·       To ensure water quality in all Schemes within the Company area of supply conforms to the basic standards.

·       Providing periodical reports on the performance of individual and all Water Schemes being operated by the Company.

·       Carrying out chemical analysis, media preparation, maintenance and keeping laboratory records and data.

·       Storage, collection and preparation of samples and specimens.

·       Diagnostics work, maintenance of culture for bacteria, fungi and insects.

·       Any other duties assigned by the Technical Manager or other Heads of Departments.

Key qualifications and skills

·       Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Applied Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

·       Computer literacy and familiarity with standards office applications.

·       Ability to produce results and meet targets.

·       At least (4) four years relevant experience in Laboratory Technology work.

The applicants should include the following:- Detailed CV, Day time Telephone Number, Addresses, names of three referees, Academic transcripts and photocopies of Certificates.

Applications to be received not later than Thursday 11th August 2011 and the application should be addressed to

General Manager
Tetu Aberdare Water & Sanitation Company Limited
P.O. Box 1089 - 10100
Nyeri

E-Mail: teawasco@yahoo.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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