Part-Time Trainer in Marine Safety

About the role

Mount Kenya University is seeking a qualified trainer to deliver marine safety courses on a part‑time basis. The role involves designing, delivering and assessing classroom and practical sessions for maritime students and professionals, ensuring compliance with international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver STCW‑based safety courses such as Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Firefighting, and First Aid.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification and emergency preparedness training.
• Implement and teach Safety Management Systems (SMS) and ISM Code compliance.
• Facilitate both theoretical and hands‑on training using modern instructional techniques.
• Evaluate trainee performance, provide feedback and maintain training records.
• Update course materials in line with regulatory changes and support safety audits and inspections.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Certified trainer with recognized maritime safety qualifications (e.g., STCW, IMO Model Courses).
• Minimum 2‑3 years of sea service and prior teaching or training experience in a maritime institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional body is an advantage.

Required skills

• STCW safety course delivery.
• Risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Emergency preparedness and response training.
• Safety Management Systems (SMS) implementation.
• ISM Code compliance.
• University‑level teaching and training program planning.
• Documentation, record‑keeping and exam preparation.