Train Operations Manager at Kenya Railways
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Job Detail
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Job ID 1016990
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Career Level Manager
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Experience 8 Years +
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provision of operational strategies, plans and policies for achievement of safe, efficient and effective railway transportation services.
- Guides in ensuring compliance with Quality Management System, risk management in the division by ensuring that passenger service processes meet the requirements of ISO Standards.
- Leads in preparation of train operations schedules to achieve optimal asset utilization and rail track capacity.
- Leads in evaluation of operations performance of the train’s operations division.
- Participates in formulation, preparation and implementation of the corporation’s business development policies and strategies in relation to train operations.
- Participates in identifying, reviewing and implementation of new technologies in train operations management
- Leads in formulation and implementation of the Safety Management Plans (SMP).
- Participates in rail incident and accident investigations for the purpose of identifying the root cause and implementing remedial action to stop recurrence.
- Leads in preparation of operational cost structures to inform the development of tariffs and fares.
- Coordinates implementation of the division’s performance contracting targets, and work plans in achieving departmental objectives
- Identifies and develops plans & procedures to mitigate risks in trains operations.
- Implementation of new resolutions, directives and audit recommendations.
- Prepares performance reports of the division General Manager Operations.
- Develops the annual budget and procurement & disposal plans for the division and approval of expenditure.
- Development and implementation of regulations governing train operations.
- Provides appropriate operational information to facilitate preparation of haulage business contracts.
- Appraise direct reports and participates in the identification of staff training needs, manpower requirement, staff motivation and development
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies.
- Guides in implementation and review department service delivery charter to enhance accountability and transparency in service delivery.
- Guides in implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines and directives.
- Foster conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Requirements of the Position
- Master’s Degree in Engineering/Business or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Commerce/Economics/Business or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Member of relevant professional body and in good standing;
- A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of Ten (10) years relevant working experience, Five (5) of which must be in Senior Management.
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