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  • Posted: Jun 9, 2026
    Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
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    Welcome to The Kericho National Polytechnic, a premier Kenyan institution for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)! We offer a vibrant learning environment where you can develop in-demand skills for a successful career. With a focus on practical training and experienced faculty, we empower our students to become future leaders of industry a...
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    Administrative Secretary

    Advert No. HR/05/2026 -SECRETARY

    Purpose of the Job:

    • This position is responsible for the provision of efficient office support and administrative assistance to the Principal.

    Duties and responsibilities:

    • Maintain the diary and appointments/meetings for the Principal to ensure appointments are well planned and timely
    • Organize administration records and correspondence to ensure quick access to required information/ documents
    • Ensure the availability of well-managed office services including cleaning and tidying office to ensure a conducive working environment.
    • Maintain an efficient, smooth and easily accessible filing system to ensure the security of information and to limit access to unauthorised persons
    • Receive telephone calls to ensure calls are transferred to respective office
    • Maintain security and confidentiality of office records, documents and equipment
    • Manage office protocol and receive incoming calls, and correspondences and act as the link between executive offices, to ensure efficient response time to inquiries
    • Record dictation in shorthand and transcribe it into a written comprehensive form
    • Receive visitors and clients in a professional and courteous manner and direct them to the Principal/Deputy Principal office
    • Undertake correspondence for the principal as requested and as appropriate
    • Maintain an inventory of office equipment and supplies for the Principal and Deputy Principal offices
    • Prepare for committee meetings such as the Council/BOG meetings
    • Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Typewriting III/ Computerized Document Processing III/Process office documents
    • Shorthand III (100 w.p.m/80 w.p.w.)
    • Business English IlI/Communication skills
    • Office Management III/Business Management
    • Secretarial Duties II
    • Commerce II
    • Office Practice II/Office procedures
    • HND will be an added advantage
    • A certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
    • At least two years’ experience in a similar position.
    • Good Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Report writing and Time Management Skills.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Kericho National Polytechnic on kerichopoly.ac.ke to apply

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