Railway Training Institute (RTI) Jobs
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Railway Training Institute (RTI) was established in 1956 as an implant school for Railways and Harbors in the East African Region.The school is currently registered as a Technical Training Institute under Education Act Cap 211 to offer diploma and certificate courses ¡n Engineering and Business studies ¡n addition to Rail and Marine Courses.
The Institute is looking for suitable and qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
1. Head of Catering and Accommodation
Ref: HRR/ADM 049
Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration.
Responsible for Formulation, interpretation and application of catering and accommodation policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
Planning the available catering and accommodation resources including money, personnel, equipment, rooms and operations
Duties and Responsibilities:
Formulation, interpretation and application of catering and accommodation policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
Planning the available catering and accommodation resources including money, personnel, equipment, rooms and operations.
Continuous appraisal of performance of the staff in the Catering & Accommodation Department.
Ensuring that catering and accommodation stores are well stocked with necessary materials for production and service.
Marketing and promoting the catering services.
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management or in Food and Beverage Production or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Diploma in Catering or Nutrition from a recognized institution.
Satisfactorily served as Head Chef at the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Demonstrated high degree of dependability and interpersonal relation skills.
Ability to relate and work well with others.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to take initiative.
Teamwork and team leadership skills.2. Head of Catering and Accommodation
Ref: HRR/ADM 049
Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration.
Responsible for Formulation, interpretation and application of catering and accommodation policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
Planning the available catering and accommodation resources including money, personnel, equipment, rooms and operations
Duties and Responsibilities:
Formulation, interpretation and application of catering and accommodation policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
Planning the available catering and accommodation resources including money, personnel, equipment, rooms and operations.
Continuous appraisal of performance of the staff in the Catering & Accommodation Department.
Ensuring that catering and accommodation stores are well stocked with necessary materials for production and service.
Marketing and promoting the catering services.
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management or in Food and Beverage Production or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Diploma in Catering or Nutrition from a recognized institution.
Satisfactorily served as Head Chef at the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Demonstrated high degree of dependability and interpersonal relation skills.
Ability to relate and work well with others.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to take initiative.
Teamwork and team leadership skills.3. Driver
Ref: HRR/ADM 047
(2 Positions)
Reporting to the Administration Officer.
The Driver is responsible for delivery of transport services including: Driving the assigned vehicles or motor cycles.
Ensuring cleanliness and service maintenance of the vehicle
Duties and Responsibilities:
Driving the assigned vehicles or motor cycles.
Ensuring cleanliness of the vehicle.
Reporting any defects of vehicles or motor cycles.
Ensuring vehicles are promptly serviced.
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade D+ or its equivalent.
A clean driving license and a minimum of three (3) years driving experience.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of flexibility4. Maintenance Assistant
Ref: ADM/046
Reporting to the administration Officer.
Shall be responsible for general maintenance at the Institute including supervision of repairs and Inspection of buildings and facilities that require services electricity, water and sewerage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspecting buildings and facilities for needed services and repairs.
Maintaining building interiors and exteriors.
Installation of new electrical components.
Maintaining doors, windows, furniture and other items.
Maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure.
Any other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications:
Diploma in Electrical/Plumbing/ General fitter or related field
Skilled in various areas of maintenance.
Satisfactorily served as Maintenance Assistant II in the Institute or a comparable position in similar organizations for a minimum of three (2) years.
Have high level of flexibility to work whenever called upon.
Have high level of personal organizational and attention to detail.
Have ability to relate well and communicate effectively with others.5. Registry Clerk
Ref: HRR/ADM 045
Reporting to the Admin officer.
Implementation of registry policies, rules and regulations.
Receiving and recording incoming mails.
Proper filing and custody of files.
Maintaining file movements register.
Prompt delivery of files to authorized officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
Implementation of registry policies, rules and regulations.
Receiving and recording incoming mails.
Proper filing and custody of files.
Maintaining file movements register.
Prompt delivery of files to authorised officers.
Maintaining of central registry.
Archiving and accessing old records.
Any other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications:
Diploma in Record Management or its equivalent from recognized institution.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail.
High level of personal organization.
Excellent computer skills.6. Admissions Assistant
Ref: ACC/044
Reporting to the Registrar.
Shall be responsible for the maintenance of all student academic records including, Implementation of registration policies and procedures and Ensuring compliance with academic, regulatory and accreditation policies and requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation of registration policies and procedures.
Ensuring compliance with academic, regulatory and accreditation policies and requirements.
Preparation of all registration materials and forms for each registration period.
Compiling statistical data required for various class size, faculty load and enrollment reports.
Maintaining accurate records of all courses and curriculum requirements.
Any other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
A Post graduate Diploma in Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
At least two years experience as admissions assistant from a similar Institution
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
High level of personal organization.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Computer proficiency.7. Librarian
Ref: HRR/ACC 043
The Librarian will be responsible for the overall management of Library services, including:-Planning, implementing and enhancing library automation projects and services, maintaining library collections of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials, and assists groups and individuals in locating and obtaining materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning, implementing and enhancing library automation projects and services.
Maintaining library collections of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials, and assists groups and individuals in locating and obtaining materials.
Serves as liaison for library services with clients and other libraries.
Furnishing information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services.
Examining book reviews, publishers’ catalogs, and other information sources to recommend material acquisition.Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in library or information studies from a recognized institution.
Satisfactorily served in a similar position in a comparable institution for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Demonstrated ability to convene and teach classes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to take initiative and work well with minimal supervision8. Technicians – Electrical Engineering and Food And Beverages
Ref: HRR/ADM 042
Reporting to the HOD in the respective department. Shall be responsible for provision of technical support in the delivery of academic programs including, carrying out routine tasks accurately and demonstrating practical procedures to students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
Demonstrating practical procedures to participants.
Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.
Maintenance of machines and equipment’s used for academic training purposes.
Ensuring laboratories are well stocked and resourced.
Any other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications
A Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in relevant discipline from recognized institution.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate practical sessions.
Effective spoken and written communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and work well with minimal supervision9. Lecturers - Civil and Environment / Mechanical Engineering / Social Work / Electrical Engineering
Ref: HRR/ADM 041
Reporting to the H.O.D in the relevant departments.
Shall be responsible for planning, developing and evaluating relevant usable teaching materials.
Planning, designing and evaluating curricula in the specific area of specialization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching using various methodologies such as group discussions and demonstrations in the area of specialization.
Planning, developing and evaluating relevant and usable teaching materials.
Identifying the problems which impede the organization development and conducting research with a view to coming up with feasible solutions via training.
Planning, designing and evaluating curricula in the specific area of specialization.
Guiding and counseling students in matters related to their academic and social welfare.
Evaluation of studentsQualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in the area of specialization.
Post graduate diploma in Education
Satisfactorily served in the grade of Assistant Lecturer in the Institute or in a similar position in a comparable institution for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Ability to take initiative and work well with minimal supervision10. H.O.D Transport and Logistics
Ref: HRR/ADM 040
Reporting to the Dean , Business, Logistics and Hospitality management.
Responsible for organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff
Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to timeQualifications:
Hold a Master Degree in a relevant discipline as area of jurisdiction or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Post graduate diploma in Education
Have satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Have demonstrated high leadership skills.
Possess high level of integrity.
Have ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.11. H.O.D Tourism and Hospitality
Ref: HRR/ADM 039
Reporting to the Dean of Faculty- Business.
Shall be responsible for organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions and overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff in the Tourism and Hospitality department
Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to timeQualifications:
Hold a Master Degree in a relevant discipline as area of jurisdiction or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Post graduate diploma in Education
Have satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Have demonstrated high leadership skills.
Possess high level of integrity.
Have ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.12. H.O.D Business Management
Ref: HRR/ADM 038
Reporting to the Dean of Faculty- Business.
Shall be responsible for organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions and overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff in the Business department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to timeQualifications:
Hold a Master Degree in a relevant discipline as area of jurisdiction or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Post graduate diploma in Education
Have satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Have demonstrated high leadership skills.
Possess high level of integrity.
Have ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.13. H.O.D ICT and Library Studies
Ref: HRR/ADM 037
Reporting to the Dean of Faculty- Business.
Shall be responsible for organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions and overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff in the Ict and Library Studies Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to timeQualifications:
Hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline as area of jurisdiction or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Post graduate diploma in Education
Have satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Have demonstrated high leadership skills.
Possess high level of integrity.
Have ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.14. H.O.D Mechanical Engineering
Ref: HRR/ADM 036
Reporting to the Dean of Faculty- Engineering.
Shall be responsible for organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions and overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff in the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to timeQualifications:
Hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline as area of jurisdiction or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Post graduate diploma in Education
Have satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Have demonstrated high leadership skills.
Possess high level of integrity.
Have ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.15. H.O.D Electrical Engineering
Ref: HRR/ADM 035
Reporting to the Dean of Faculty- Engineering.
Shall be responsible for organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions and overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff in the Electrical Engineering Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to timeQualifications:
Hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline as area of jurisdiction or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Post graduate diploma in Education
Have satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Have demonstrated high leadership skills.
Possess high level of integrity.
Have ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.16. Deputy Director Finance and Administration
Ref: HRR/ADM 034
Reporting to the Director -RTI.
Overseeing formulation and implementation of administration policies and procedures for the Institute.
Interpretation and implementation of the Institute’s administrative policies as formulated by the Board, overseeing issues relating to the administration activities of the Institute, Overseeing the overall management of marketing and promotion of the Institute’s facilities, formulation and implementation of the Institute’s accounts, human resource, ICT and administration policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Overseeing formulation and implementation of administration policies and procedures for the Institute.
Interpretation and implementation of the Institute’s administrative policies as formulated by the Board.
Overseeing issues relating to the administration activities of the Institute.
Overseeing the overall management of marketing and promotion of the Institute’s services.
Formulation and implementation of the Institute’s accounts, human resource, ICT and administration policies and procedures.
Overseeing financial management and control for the Institute.
Overseeing the management of human resources.
Overseeing procurement of goods and services for the Institute.
Overseeing the development of efficient and effective ICT systems within the Institute.
Overseeing the establishment of an effective system of internal controls. Performing other such lawful functions as may from time to time be assigned.Qualifications:
Hold Master’s degree in social sciences or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Hold Postgraduate Diploma in Administration/Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in an equivalent position with similar responsibilities in a comparable institution.
Demonstrate high degree of professional competence and managerial capability.
Are self-motivated and team player.
Have excellent computer skills.
Possess high analytical and initiative abilities.
Have ability to enable and inspire team effort achieve long term development.Terms of Offer: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
See; KRC Employment Application Form to download.
Interested and qualified candidates Must complete the Kenya Railways application form, attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications Market with the Job Ref No to the:
Director
Railway Training Institute
P.O. Box 42226, 00100,
Nairobi
To be received by 4th March, 2015
Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
