Pharmacists at Kenya Prisons Service

The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there are available vacancies for Professional Cadet Officers, Technicians and Artisans. Prospective candidates wishing to apply MUST satisfy the general conditions and requirements given below;

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have a valid National Identification Card;
• Have no criminal record;
• Be between the ages of 18-28 years for Diploma and Certificate holders; Be between the ages of 18-30 years for Degree holders;
• Be least 5 feet 4 inches tall for men and 5 feet 2 inches tall for women;
• Be physically and medically fit;
• Have good hearing and clear vision;
• Female candidates MUST not be pregnant and at the time of recruitment and during training.

PROFESSIONAL/S/NO TECHNICAL/ARTISAN

• On recruitment candidates will undergo an intensive Government sponsored paramilitary initial training course (professional) lasting not less than nine (9) months for technicians and artisans and thirteen (13) months for cadet officers.

ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Cadet Officers: Candidates MUST possess a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Technicians: Candidates MUST possess a relevant certificate/diploma from a recognized institution and be registered with the relevant bodies where applicable;
• Artisans: Candidates MUST possess a minimum mean grade of D+ at KCSE or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; AND Certificate in Government Trade Test Grade I/II from a recognized institution; OR
• Certificate in Craft or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.