SAFARICOM VACANCIES::ENGINEERING JOBS IN KENYA

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Technical & IT Director’s office department
within Technical & IT Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person
who meets the criteria indicated below:

SENIOR RF- STRATEGY ENGINEER
REF: TECHNICAL_RFS_JUNE_2011
Reporting to the Senior Manager-RF Strategy & Support, the holder of the position will be responsible for
planning and selection of radio network technologies, methods and suppliers that best support the
company’s strategy and promote best practice sharing between the regional radio planning teams.
 
Key Responsibilities
• To promote awareness of emerging technologies/methods to both technical staff and
management;
• Identify ways in which we can maximize the radio network resources we currently have and
identify future radio network Requirements/Constraints
• Specify and provide detailed evaluation of the technical solutions, identifying the technical
components and their interrelationships, needed to meet the present and future needs of the
radio network;

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SAFARICOM MESSAGING ENGINEER::ENGINEERING JOBS IN KENYA

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the VAS Technical Department within the Technical
Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria
indicated below:

MESSAGING ENGINEER
REF: TECHNICAL_ME_JUNE-2011
Reporting to the Senior Manager Messaging, the holder of the position will responsible for the Value
Added Services offered to Safaricom subscribers. The main responsibilities will include; Change
Management, System Maintenance, System Faulting and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure the messaging service systems continuously perform within or exceed KPI, ensure ability
of the network to support specific forms of traffic, and to support end user experience SLAs;
• Participate in the implementation of new Projects and/or service enhancements;
• Resolve faults on all equipments deployed for messaging services and escalate to supplier if
required to and follow through until resolution;

Minimum requirements
• Degree in Telecoms engineering/electrical & electronics engineering/IT;
• 2years experience in telecommunication environment with Messaging (voice and data)
equipments.
• CCNA certification;
• Must be able to work without supervision and meet tight deadlines/schedules;
• Analytical, problem solving skills;

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JOBS IN SAFARICOM::SENIOR RADIO PLANNING OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER-KENYAN JOBS

SAFARICOM
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Western/Rift Regional Network Department
within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person
who meets the criteria indicated below:
SENIOR RADIO PLANNING OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER
REF: TECHNOLOGY_ SRPOE _June 2011
Reporting to the Senior Regional Network Planning Manager-Western/Rift the holder of the position will
perform frequency, capacity and cell planning, monitor cluster KPI’s and optimize the network. You will
also maintain accurate site database/ standards for BSS database parameters and resolve escalated
customer issues.
 
Key Responsibilities
• Continuously review the frequency plan to accommodate new sites and ensure overall reduction
in interference levels;
• Analyze traffic trends and generate Capacity upgrade plans in line with traffic models that will
meet the objective;
• Plan for new sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity, quality and coverage sites
and release accurate nominal plans;
• Continuously monitor the quality KPI’s on drive test, scanners and customer complains and
trigger corrective optimization plans and manage to completion;
•

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SAFARICOM VACANCY:::SENIOR 3G PLANNING ENGINEER::JOBS IN KENYA

SAFARICOM VACANCIES AND CAREERS
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Rift Regional Network Department within the
Technical & IT Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who
meets the criteria indicated below:

SENIOR 3G PLANNING ENGINEER
REF: TECHNICAL_3GPE_JUNE_2011
Reporting to the Senior Regional Network Planning Manager- Rift, the holder of the position will manage
and coordinate assigned 3G network projects. Ensure project timelines and standards are met. Ensure all
project reports and documentations are complete and timely.
 
Key Responsibilities
• Planning for new 3G sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity, quality and
coverage sites.
• Release accurate nominal plans, redesigns and integration parameters;
• Regional 3G network capacity planning, monitoring and optimization to ensure that the set
network KPIs performance are achieved;
• Continuously monitor the quality KPI’s on drive test, scanners and customer complains. Trigger
corrective optimization plans and manage to completion;
• Manage site configuration databases, heights and maps topology;
•

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BLACKWOOD HODGE KENYA LIMITED:::PROJECT ENGINEER::JOB OPPORTUNITIES

BLACKWOOD HODGE (KENYA) LIMITED
Blackwood Hodge (Kenya) Limited is a private company supplying, Installing and providing after sales maintenance services of diesel
Generating sets.
The company is the sole agent for F.G Wilson Engineering Ltd in Kenya and Uganda.
The establishment wishes to recruit result oriented, high integrity and motivated person for the following position.

PROJECT ENGINEER
Reporting to the Senior Management, the successful candidate will be required to coordinate all Generator installations including
liaison with consultants and other service providers on projects.

Requirements
The successful applicant will possess the following qualification:
• Must be a holder of at least a bachelors degree or higher national diploma (HND) in either mechanical / electrical engineering

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BLACKWOOD HODGE KENYA LIMITED:::PROJECT ENGINEER::JOB OPPORTUNITIES

BLACKWOOD HODGE (KENYA) LIMITED
Blackwood Hodge (Kenya) Limited is a private company supplying, Installing and providing after sales maintenance services of diesel
Generating sets.
The company is the sole agent for F.G Wilson Engineering Ltd in Kenya and Uganda.
The establishment wishes to recruit result oriented, high integrity and motivated person for the following position.

PROJECT ENGINEER
Reporting to the Senior Management, the successful candidate will be required to coordinate all Generator installations including
liaison with consultants and other service providers on projects.

Requirements
The successful applicant will possess the following qualification:
• Must be a holder of at least a bachelors degree or higher national diploma (HND) in either mechanical / electrical engineering

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KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL::: HOSPITAL ENGINEER POSITION-KENYAN JOB VACANCY

The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:

POSITION OF HOSPITAL ENGINEER - JOB GROUP K4 (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
The Hospital Engineer will responsible the Deputy Director (Finance & Administration) for the planning, directing, controlling and
coordinating Engineering and Maintenance services in the Hospital

Specific duties will entail:-
• Formulation of deposits and installations, repair and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment in the Hospital
• Formulation of policy on procurement of spare parts to ensure efficiency of equipment and general administration of the
maintenance services in the Hospital
• Supervising and maintaining of all civil works on roads, parkings and drainage system
• Developing long term strategy, business plans and operating budgets and establishing internal monitoring and control
systems and procedures to support quality Engineering services
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff working under him/her

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must:
• Have served in the grade of Superintending Engineer (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Civil/ Mechatronics) or a comparable and
relevant position in the Public Service OR equivalent position in a large engineering organization for at least three (3) years;
• Have a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Mechatronics Engineering or
any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), and
• Have demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of engineering and
maintenance services programmes

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their applications, including detailed CVs indicating present and expected
remunerations and any other relevant details, copies of academic/ professionals certificates, three (3) names of referees and daytime
telephone numbers to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 20723-00202

To reach the Chief Executive Officer not later than 17th June 2011. Civil/ Public Servants should apply through their respective
Permanent Secretaries/ Heads of Institution. Employees of the Hospital should apply in the prescribed forms and send one direct and
the other through their respective Heads of Department.
Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION::CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Looking for a Career where you can really make a difference?
We are a fast growing and dynamic World Class Petroleum Company serving energy needs for today
and tomorrow. Following the steady, continuous growth and expansion we have experienced over the last
few years, we are looking for a talented, innovative, energetic, self motivated and technologically driven
individuals to fill the positions;

2. REF: HR/05/05/2011: INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
Reporting to the Terminal Operations Controller, you will have an opportunity to support the Corporation’s
growth when you ensure regular maintenance of instrumentation systems and equipment.
As an Instrumentation Engineer for our Operations department, you will have an opportunity to support
the Corporation’s growth when you…
• Develop and implement maintenance schedule for all electrical / electronic installations.
• Attending to equipment failure; PLC, Pulse tran, RTD’s.
• Monitoring field equipment performance through SCADA system and carrying out required
maintenance.
• Carry out occasional modifications to existing system configuration and SCADA graphics to
ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensure that measurement equipment accuracy is always maintained through regular equipment
checks and calibration.

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NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION::CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Looking for a Career where you can really make a difference?
We are a fast growing and dynamic World Class Petroleum Company serving energy needs for today
and tomorrow. Following the steady, continuous growth and expansion we have experienced over the last
few years, we are looking for a talented, innovative, energetic, self motivated and technologically driven
individuals to fill the positions;

2. REF: HR/05/05/2011: INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
Reporting to the Terminal Operations Controller, you will have an opportunity to support the Corporation’s
growth when you ensure regular maintenance of instrumentation systems and equipment.
As an Instrumentation Engineer for our Operations department, you will have an opportunity to support
the Corporation’s growth when you…
• Develop and implement maintenance schedule for all electrical / electronic installations.
• Attending to equipment failure; PLC, Pulse tran, RTD’s.
• Monitoring field equipment performance through SCADA system and carrying out required
maintenance.
• Carry out occasional modifications to existing system configuration and SCADA graphics to
ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensure that measurement equipment accuracy is always maintained through regular equipment
checks and calibration.

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Water Programme Manager - Friends of Londiani

Friends of Londiani is a registered NGO whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of the Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development.

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water.

Location: Kenya - Londiani Town, Kipkelion District, Rift Valley Province

Main Duties and Responsibilities for National Staff Position

Providing front-line management and programme set-up (including programme development, partnership management, logistic management)
Participate in programme Logframe development and Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure Logframe deliverables are met.
Manage programme budgets to ensure cost effectiveness and adequate spending levels are maintained.
Manage water proposal process from receipt of proposal to completion of projects where approved.
Participate in water project design, funding proposals, donor and other reports.
Supervision of the water programmes including monthly reporting of programme deliverables and regular reporting of activities against water workplan.
Providing technical guidance and support to the community groups on water programmes
Providing organisational and technical support to Divisional Public Health Offices and local partners in the implementation of the Water Programmes.
Liaising closely with Education Programme Manager on the implementation of the Healthy Schools Programme throughout the Districts.
Liaising closely with Health Programme Manager on the implementation of the Health Programme throughout the District.
Representing FOL in key District level health and water-related meetings.
Assisting with FOL programme reviews and evaluations.
Documenting of programme processes.
Ensuring programme quality control.
Development of donor proposals and budgets.
Coordination with programme managers in education and health.
Any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Country Director.

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Water Programme Manager - Friends of Londiani

Friends of Londiani is a registered NGO whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of the Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development.

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water.

Location: Kenya - Londiani Town, Kipkelion District, Rift Valley Province

Main Duties and Responsibilities for National Staff Position

Providing front-line management and programme set-up (including programme development, partnership management, logistic management)
Participate in programme Logframe development and Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure Logframe deliverables are met.
Manage programme budgets to ensure cost effectiveness and adequate spending levels are maintained.
Manage water proposal process from receipt of proposal to completion of projects where approved.
Participate in water project design, funding proposals, donor and other reports.
Supervision of the water programmes including monthly reporting of programme deliverables and regular reporting of activities against water workplan.
Providing technical guidance and support to the community groups on water programmes
Providing organisational and technical support to Divisional Public Health Offices and local partners in the implementation of the Water Programmes.
Liaising closely with Education Programme Manager on the implementation of the Healthy Schools Programme throughout the Districts.
Liaising closely with Health Programme Manager on the implementation of the Health Programme throughout the District.
Representing FOL in key District level health and water-related meetings.
Assisting with FOL programme reviews and evaluations.
Documenting of programme processes.
Ensuring programme quality control.
Development of donor proposals and budgets.
Coordination with programme managers in education and health.
Any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Country Director.

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KENGEN ENGINEERING VACANCIES::JOBS IN KENYA

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

KENGEN is the leading electric power producer in kenya. In the recent past,the company has embarked on a transformation programme aimed at accelerating the expansion of its generation capacity and stabilizing the power situation in the country through a structured geothermal expansion programme.

To achieve this vision,Kengen invites dynamic and innovative team players to submit their applications for the following positions that are available at Olkaria Geothermal Project:

1. Drilling Engineers(Mechanical)

• aerated drilling engineer
• cementing engineer
• directional drilling engineer
• planning & logisitcs Engineer
• drilling operations engineer

     2. Maintenance Engineers

• maintenance engineer(mechanical)
• maintenance engineer(electrical)
• maintenance engineer(mechatronics)

     3. Reservoir & Steamfield Management Engineers

• Reservoir Management Engineer
• Steamfield Management Engineer

     4. Infrastructure Engineers

• Mechatronics Engineer
• Electrical/Electronics Engineer

     5. Project Planning,Evaluation & Monitoring Engineer
     6. Civil Technician
     7.Mechanical Technicians

• Drilling operations Technician
• Directional drilling technician
• central workshop technician
• water supply technician
• rig maintenance technician
• steam field management technician
• reservoir management technician
• cementing technician
• occupational health safety(OHS) technician

     8.Mechatronics Technicians

• mechatronics technician (central workshop)
• mechatronics technician(Infrastructure)
• mechatronics technician(Air compressor)

     9. Electrical & Electronics Technician(Reservoir & Steamfield Management)
    10.Electronics Technician(Geophysics)
    11.Instrumentation Technician(Reservoir & Steamfield)
    12.Reservoir Geochemist
    13.Reservoir Geologist
    14.Geologist
    15.Geophysicist
    16.Geochemist
    17.Analytical Chemistry Technician(Geochemistry&Geology)
    18.Geomaticist
    19.GIS Technician 
    20.Information Scientist
    21.Environmental Officers

• meteorology and air pollution
• natural resources & Waste management

    22.Environmental Technicians

• Meteorolgy and Air pollution
• Natural Resources & Waste Management

    23.Craftsman(Fitting & Fabrication)
    24.Craftsman(Masonry)
    25.Roustabout
    26.Plant Operator

Detailed description of the jobs is posted on www.kengen.co.ke
Closing date for application is 4th April 2011 at 5.00 p.m

Kengen is an equal opportunity employer and physically challenged persons are encouraged to apply.Interested candidates are advised to apply for only ONE position where they feel they have key strengths.Canvassing and falsifying of data will lead to automatic disqualification.

KENGEN ENGINEERING VACANCIES::JOBS IN KENYA

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

KENGEN is the leading electric power producer in kenya. In the recent past,the company has embarked on a transformation programme aimed at accelerating the expansion of its generation capacity and stabilizing the power situation in the country through a structured geothermal expansion programme.

To achieve this vision,Kengen invites dynamic and innovative team players to submit their applications for the following positions that are available at Olkaria Geothermal Project:

1. Drilling Engineers(Mechanical)

• aerated drilling engineer
• cementing engineer
• directional drilling engineer
• planning & logisitcs Engineer
• drilling operations engineer

     2. Maintenance Engineers

• maintenance engineer(mechanical)
• maintenance engineer(electrical)
• maintenance engineer(mechatronics)

     3. Reservoir & Steamfield Management Engineers

• Reservoir Management Engineer
• Steamfield Management Engineer

     4. Infrastructure Engineers

• Mechatronics Engineer
• Electrical/Electronics Engineer

     5. Project Planning,Evaluation & Monitoring Engineer
     6. Civil Technician
     7.Mechanical Technicians

• Drilling operations Technician
• Directional drilling technician
• central workshop technician
• water supply technician
• rig maintenance technician
• steam field management technician
• reservoir management technician
• cementing technician
• occupational health safety(OHS) technician

     8.Mechatronics Technicians

• mechatronics technician (central workshop)
• mechatronics technician(Infrastructure)
• mechatronics technician(Air compressor)

     9. Electrical & Electronics Technician(Reservoir & Steamfield Management)
    10.Electronics Technician(Geophysics)
    11.Instrumentation Technician(Reservoir & Steamfield)
    12.Reservoir Geochemist
    13.Reservoir Geologist
    14.Geologist
    15.Geophysicist
    16.Geochemist
    17.Analytical Chemistry Technician(Geochemistry&Geology)
    18.Geomaticist
    19.GIS Technician 
    20.Information Scientist
    21.Environmental Officers

• meteorology and air pollution
• natural resources & Waste management

    22.Environmental Technicians

• Meteorolgy and Air pollution
• Natural Resources & Waste Management

    23.Craftsman(Fitting & Fabrication)
    24.Craftsman(Masonry)
    25.Roustabout
    26.Plant Operator

Detailed description of the jobs is posted on www.kengen.co.ke
Closing date for application is 4th April 2011 at 5.00 p.m

Kengen is an equal opportunity employer and physically challenged persons are encouraged to apply.Interested candidates are advised to apply for only ONE position where they feel they have key strengths.Canvassing and falsifying of data will lead to automatic disqualification.