Daystar Vacancies 

1. SECURITY COORDINATOR

Purpose of the Job:

Developing and implementing the security strategy including loss prevention and access control policies and procedures while coordinating the activities of the security staff in the safeguarding of University property to achieve University objectives

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies/ Criminology or its approved equivalent from a recognized university
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in law enforcement or in security services including two years supervisory experience
• Paramilitary training
• Registration with the relevant professional body will be an advantage
• Christian commitment and practice

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing the security strategy in line with overall objectives
• Managing access control and keeping out unauthorized persons and maintaining a log of visitors including vehicles
• Maintaining a data bank of security incidences, reviewing, evaluating and recommending actions on reported incidences including undertaking investigations and corrective measures.
• Coordinating and monitoring security audits and submitting to management
• Developing solutions in line with recommendations including formulating new procedures and approaches to security.
• Developing, reviewing and participating in security training for University staff and students.
• Supervising and/or conducting security awareness programs for the University community and overseeing continuous skills upgrade for all security staff.
• Supervising outsourced security service providers in line with SLAs
• Carrying out intelligence gathering and disseminating security updates and alerts
• Coordinating evacuation procedures during emergencies in liaison with University management and other security and safety organs
• Liaising with other law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures
• Implementing best practices in security procedures and compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable government and county laws.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
• Ensuring appropriate Christian behavior both internal and external in line with the institution’s Strategy.

2. CLERK OF WORKS

Purpose of the job

Coordinating university construction, refurbishments of facilities, repairs and maintenance, including other infrastructure undertakings in accordance with approved development plans and set standards to achieve the University’s objectives.

Requirements

• Diploma in civil engineering or related discipline from an accredited Institution
• 3 years’ experience
• Registered with the relevant professional bodies
• Christian commitment and practice

Responsibilities

Reporting to the University Services Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Conceptualizing building plans and projects for approval and implementation
• Coordinating the approval of infrastructure plans by relevant statutory authorities
• Providing technical expertise in the evaluation of infrastructure tenders and other related projects
• Interpreting building plans, regulations and codes of practice in order to direct the progress of work and monitor compliance with construction documents.
• Providing skilled assistance to builders/architects in planning and organizing building projects by interpreting and carrying out their directions.
• Carrying out supervision on construction works within the university including reporting and making timely recommendations.
• Overseeing repairs and maintenance of existing infrastructure including monitoring quality and workmanship.
• Providing input in the preparation of Bill of Quantities.
• Implementing best practices in construction work.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
• Ensuring appropriate Christian behaviour both internal and external in line with the institution’s Strategy.

Those interested in this challenging and rewarding positions should submit their applications and detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before: 27 ^th April, 2022

All applications should be sent by E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke.
Hard copies will not be considered.