Job Openings at Public Service Commission (PSC)

No of Positions: 7

V/NO. 3/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following requirements:

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, and currently serving at the grade of Principal Registration Officer (Persons), CSG ‘8’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service
• Have Bachelors degree in any of the following Social Science disciplines: Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Population Studies, Anthropology, Communication Journalism, Public Relations or Public Administration/Government from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in work performance and results;
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of the registration of persons Act and other related statutes

Duties and Responsibilities:-
Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

•  Reviewing and implementing policies, strategies and programs relating to registration of persons;
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of reporting systems that support feedback from clients and relevant stakeholders
• Guiding the implementation and enforcement of the Registration of Persons Act;
• Coordinating investigations and prosecution of offenses committed under registration of Persons Act (CAP 107);
• Facilitating provision of resources for prosecution witnesses and investigating officers;
• Overseeing the preparation, compilation and submission of periodic reports;
• Coordinating the designing and reviewing of national Identity Cards;
• Collaborating with Government Ministries/Departments and other agencies on matters relating to registration of persons;
• Coordinating the creation and maintenance of comprehensive database for all registered persons; and 3
  (x) overseeing the mobilization and sensitization of the public on requirements for
  registration and issuance of National Identity Cards.

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No of Positions: 3

V/NO. 5/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following qualifications :

• Served cumulative service period of ten (10) years and currently serving in the grade of Principal Gaming Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
• Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following discipline: Hotel Administration (Gaming), Commerce, Law, Economics, Sociology or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated a wide experience in the management and administration of betting control and administration of betting control and licensing activities;
• A thorough knowledge of the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act (Cap 131) Laws of Kenya; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• Coordinating of the betting control and licensing functions in the department;
• Initiating review and improvements of the legislative, regulatory and policy framework;
• Preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating betting and lottery programmes and projects;
• Ensuring that gaming devices, premises and licenses are in compliance with the provisions of the betting, lotteries and gaming act
• Liaising with other stakeholders on the operations of the Act; and
• Designing and implementing performance management systems and development of staff.

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No of Position: 3

V/NO. 4/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Served cumulative service period of ten (10) years and currently serving in the grade of Principal Gaming Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
• Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following discipline: Hotel Administration (Gaming), Commerce, Law, Economics, Sociology or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated a wide experience in the management and administration of betting control and administration of betting control and licensing activities;
• Have a thorough knowledge of the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act (Cap 131) Laws of Kenya; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• Coordinating of the betting control and licensing functions in the department;
• Initiating review and improvements of the legislative, regulatory and policy framework;
• Preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating betting and lottery programmes and projects;
• Ensuring that gaming devices, premises and licenses are in compliance with the provisions of the betting, lotteries and gaming act
• Liaising with other stakeholders on the operations of the Act; and
• Designing and implementing performance management systems and development of staff.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must

• Have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or
  equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting work of limited scope and under the guidance of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
• Undertaking primary data entry and routine accounting work such as balancing of cash books, imprest and advances ledgers
• Ensuring safe custody of records and assets under him /her.

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Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development – Fourty (40) POSTS (Based at the County Commissioners
Offices) – V/NO. 6/2021
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following qualities:-

• Served for a minimum of eight (8) years and currently serving in the grade of Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• Have a Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations, a relevant Social Science, Public/Business Administration or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be based at the County Commissioners Office and will be responsible to the County Commissioner for management of National Government County staff.  Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Being the Secretary to the County Human Resource Advisory Committee (CHRAC);
• Undertaking training and development, discipline, promotions, deployment and staff performance and appraisal;
• Making proposals on Human Resource Planning and Succession Management;
• Analyzing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations; and
• Ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of human resource management policies, rules and regulations including those relating to pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes relating to human resource management
• Promotion of values and principles of public service; and
• Preparing regular, quarterly and annual reports as may be required.

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No of Positions: 3

V/NO.10/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor 0f Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B: Ch.B.) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Successfully completed one (I) year Internship from a recognized institution; and
• Registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

Duties and Responsibilities:-

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• Diagnosing, caring and treating disease;
• Performing medical and surgical procedures;
• Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters;
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment;
• Providing health education;
• Maintaining medical records, health information and data;
• Counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement;
• Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical; officer interns;
• Preparing requisite documents for registration.

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No of Positions: 3

(Family Medicine – 1; General Surgery – 1; Obsterics and Gynaecology – 1) – V/NO.9/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following fields: Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Family Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Paediatrics and Child Health, or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• A Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; and
• A Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Performing complex and advanced clinical patient management in areas of specialization;
• Coordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
• Managing health stores including essential medicines and/or plant and equipment;
• Managing larger facilities /hospitals;
• Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions;
• Developing medical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols;
• Coordinating emergency response and clinical care;
• Coordinating health projects and programmes; managing health information systems;
• Carrying out health surveys and research; and monitoring the provision of forensic and medico-legal services.

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No of Positions: 4

V/NO. 11/2021

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (OS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;

Duties and Responsibilities:-

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Providing dental care including: diagnosing common oral conditions, treating, prescribing and referring;
• Carrying out minor oral and maxillofacial surgery; prosthetics, and conservative dentistry;
• Facilitating admission, disease investigations of patients, report writing and assisting in theatre activities;
• Collecting information on dental health information system;
• Organizing discharge summaries and follow-up of patients; and acting as the first on call on duty

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V/NO.8/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following requirements:

• Served for a cumulative service period of ten (10) years and currently serving in the grade of Deputy Director Corporate Affairs and International Relations CSG. 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service or Private Sector;
• Have Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a
  university recognized in Kenya; OR a Bachelors degree in any Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Masters degree in Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Possess demonstrable understanding of national, regional and global security issues and international relations and the use of information communication towards their promotion; and
• Demonstrated merit as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Coordinate and supervise work in the Corporate Affairs and International Relations;
• Formulation, implementation, Monitoring, evaluating and review of Corporate Affairs and International Relations policies, strategies and programmes;
• Coordinate Parliamentary matters and County Government relations;
• Coordinate implementation of bilateral and other international relations programmes;
• Liaise with the media, Government offices and MDAs, international organizations and other stakeholders with the aim of securing the strategic interests of the Ministry;
• Coordinate State and official functions in the Ministry;
• Coordinate response to public complains presented to the Ministry; and
• Coordinate implementation of civil-military programmes and projects and other corporate social responsibility programmes

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No of Positions: 10 (ICU – 4; Renal Care -2 ; Paediatrics -2;

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C, with at least a C in Biology, English or Kiswahili and a C-in any other two science Subjects; a Kenya Registered Nurse or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
• Diploma from a recognized medical training college;
• Higher Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Perioperative Nursing, Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing, Kenya Registered Paediatrics/Neonatal Nursing, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid Practicing License; and
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Maintaining records on patient health condition and care;
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
• Evaluating health care outcomes;
• Preparing individualized reports; planning and implementing interventions; and
• Implementing recommendation of research findings for improvement of related nursing care.

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No of Positions: 2

V/NO.14/2021

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Diploma certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster and Traction Technology or Orthopaedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution; and
• Registration certificate with a professional body.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations;
• Fixing and removing casts, bandages to and from patients;
• Correcting Congenital Talipes Equino – Varus (C.T.E.V);
• Participating in the management of minor orthopaedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents;
• Counselling patients/clients on issues regarding orthopaedic trauma; and
• Ensuring compliance with the set standard operating procedures.

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No of Positions: 3

V/NO.13/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

A Bachelors degree in Social Science in the following fields; Government, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Communication, International Relations, Public Relations, Economics, Business Administration, or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this grade will perform a variety of duties of limited scope and complexity under the guidance and supervision of a more senior officer. The officer may be deployed in a field unit or at the Ministry Headquarters.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Managing and ensuring proper supervision of Civilian employees in a military unit or cluster of units;
• Coordinating staff welfare matters;
• Overseeing facility cleanliness and maintenance;
• Documenting and keeping records of Ministry assets and inventory;
• Coordinating procurement and issuance of working tools, materials, and equipment;
• Coordinating and organizing ministerial functions including protocol management;
• Coordinating implementation of cross cutting programs such as HIV/AIDS control, ADA prevention, Drugs and Substance Abuse, Gender and Disability mainstreaming, ethics and integrity;
• Managing and coordinating transport services;
• Handling public complaints and petitions presented to the Ministry; and
• Performing general office administrative duties/executive assistant

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No of Positions: 3

No of Positions: 3

V/NO.16/2021

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Printing Technology from-a recognized institution OR City and Guilds of London Institute Certificate in Printing from a recognized institution.

Duties and responsibilities;

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this
level will include:

• Up-dating of production chart-boards;
• Posting direct operational hours to cost cards;
• Copy holding; exposing line work; processing films and plates;
• Maintaining machinery and equipment;
• Filing and recording plates, films and artworks;
• Opaquing films; preservation of plates;
• Operating A4 and A3 printing machines;
• Hand folding printed documents; and
• Counting and packing parcels of finished goods.

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V/NO.15/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Journalism; Mass Communication; Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in camera operations; and
• Proficiency in web photo editing and publishing tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Using various cameras to take photos;
• Manipulating photography parameters to obtain clear images;
• Composing stories, headlines, captions, and other descriptive tag to interpret photos;
• Research to obtain facts to validate a story;
• Creating timely visual content for all digital and social media platforms;
• Maintaining and protecting camera and editing equipment;
• Keeping records of photographs in an image database;
• Documenting and reviewing media activities;
• Seeking out appropriate and captivating photographic subjects and opportunities;
• Processing, editing, curate and share regular flow of images; and
• Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

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V/NO. 18/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:

• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be assigned geo-energy duties and will work under close supervision of an experienced officer.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducting desk studies and literature review for planning field projects;
• Calibrating field tools and equipment;
• Carrying out geological mapping for both surface and subsurface manifestations in geothermal, coal and nuclear energy projects;
• Acquiring geological data and samples related to geothermal, coal and nuclear energy; and
• Preparing field Reports.

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V/NO. 18/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:

• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be assigned geo-energy duties and will work under close supervision of an experienced officer.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducting desk studies and literature review for planning field projects;
• Calibrating field tools and equipment;
• Carrying out geological mapping for both surface and subsurface manifestations in geothermal, coal and nuclear energy projects;
• Acquiring geological data and samples related to geothermal, coal and nuclear energy; and
• Preparing field Reports.

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V/NO. 19/2021

For appointment to this position, a candidate must be in possession of:

• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geophysics, Physics, Geology, Geo-Science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be assigned geo-energy duties and will work under close supervision of an experienced officer.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include;

• Conducting desk studies and literature review for planning field projects;
• Establishing criteria for data points and their orientations prior to data acquisition;
• Calibrating field tools and equipment;
• Collecting scientific data using relevant geophysical techniques related to geothermal, coal and nuclear energy; and
• Ensuring safe custody of collected data.

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V/NO.24/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of :Diploma in Cartography or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Drawing survey and deed plans;
• small area boundary schedules; and
• small area preliminary index diagrams.

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No of Positions: 2

V/NO. 25/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:-
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be assigned electrical engineering duties and will work under close supervision of an experienced officer.  Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

•  Assisting in monitoring/supervision and evaluation of RE projects;
• Participating in surveying and mapping out all the public institutions in the country that are far away from the national grid;
• Participating in periodic site inspection visits to ascertain adherence to electrical specifications/standards and work progress on rural electrification projects
• Participating in facilitating and coordinating customer connectivity and electricity access;
•  Assisting in estimation of electrical load demand and preliminary estimation of projects implementation cost of rural electrification projects.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

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V/NO. 22/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be in possession of Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; and
• Be registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a graduate Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be assigned electrical power duties and will work under close supervision of an experienced officer.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Participating in monitoring and evaluation of electricity transmission and distribution projects;
• Participating in updating of Least Cost Power Development Plan;
• Participating in monitoring and evaluation of rural electrification projects
• Assisting in the reviewing of Environmental Impact Assessment report studies related to transmission and distribution projects;
• Assisting in preparing technical reports in power sector; and
• Assisting in Identifying transmission line projects that will serve the projected power demand;

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V/NO. 21/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be in possession of Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Be registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a graduate Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be assigned mechanical power duties and will work under close supervision of an experienced officer. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Participating in the monitoring and evaluation of power generation projects;
• Participating in energy policy formulation related power generation projects based on hydro, major wind and cogeneration;
• Assisting in carrying out review of Environmental Impact Assessment report studies related to power generation projects;
• Assisting in carrying out pre-feasibility and feasibility studies on power generation projects.

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No of Positions: 2

V/NO. 20/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of :

• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geochemistry, Geology, Chemistry, GeoScience or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be assigned geo-energy duties and will work under close supervision of an experienced officer.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Conducting desk studies and literature review for planning field projects;
• Establishing criteria for selection of sample points prior to data acquisition;
• Calibrating field tools and equipment;
• Sampling using relevant geochemical techniques related o geothermal, coal and nuclear energy resources; and
• Ensuring safe custody of collected data

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V/NO. 23/2021

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of :

Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Energy) or equivalent and relevant qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;

Duties and Responsibilities:-

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of an experienced officer.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

•  Participating in collection, collation and analysis of data on renewable energy activities;
• Participating in renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and conservation demonstrations and extension activities,
• Participating in preparation of technical reports;
• Disseminating renewable energy information; and
• Promoting renewable energy technologies.