Job Description:

About the Job

Equip Africa Institute, a TVET-Accredited institution of Mount Kenya University offers quality competence-based training at diploma, certificate and artisan levels in various disciplines. MKU invites applications for the vacant position of CAPTAIN, MALINDI MARITIME ACADEMY in Equip Africa Institute.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction for Malindi Maritime Academy and all maritime training programs.
Serve as the contact person on maritime practices and safety within the training academy.
Responsible for delivery and assessment of all maritime academy programmes ensuring adherence to the regulator’s standards and other established practices.
Enforce strict adherence to safety standards and maritime regulations during training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, or a related field.
Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Master (Unlimited) – issued in accordance with the STCW Convention.
Minimum sea service of 5 years at sea, with at least 2 years in command of seagoing vessels.
Understanding of national and international maritime regulations, especially those governing maritime training institutions.