School Matron at Makueni County Public Service Board

Job group “F”

Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract  

Salary: 16,890 x 680 – 17,570 x 700 – 18,270 x 780 – 19,050 x 800 – 19,850 x 950 – 20,800 p.m

Job Description:- Responsible for health, sanitation & boarding and ensuring the welfare of the trainees is well maintained according to set standards and guidelines for PWD Vocational Training Centres.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure that there is a clean and pleasant environment in the Centre throughout which involves line managing and directing cleaners both inside and outside the PWD Centre
• Assist and advise on the menu making so that a balanced diet is provided
• Be a major source of awareness of trainee’s behaviour and be ready to alert the Administration regarding areas of concern
• Keep constant communication with the Manager about trainees’ affairs
• Maintain close liaison with the nearest health facility at all times concerning trainees’ medical provision
• Monitor the trainees’ daily routines (including punctuality, meal attendance, diet etc), and work with the boarding mistress/master to help trainees meet expected Centre standards
• Ensure trainees are well groomed when leaving the dormitories
• Assess illnesses and injuries and to refer to the Nurse all medical matters
• Report and follow up unsatisfactory levels of repair either inside or outside the dormitorie
• To be responsible for the care of dormitories facilities, equipment and laundry

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
•       Certificate or its equivalent in Housekeeping/Special Needs Education/Guidance and Counseling
• Minimum experience of 2 years working in the same field in learning/training institution or in a hospital
•     Sign Language is an added advantage 
• Note: The holder of the post MUST be available to reside in the Centre, work in a busy day/night schedules, and spend the nights at the Centre all through during the term and should possess the following traits:
• Friendly and loving, sensitive and responsive for the needs of dynamic and special needs trainee population.
• Patient, flexible and open minded with excellent communication and listening skills.
• Discreet and adhere to confidentiality.
• Ready to learn and a great team player.