Career Openings at Machakos County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

1. driving the assigned vehicle
2. carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.
3. detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned
4. ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
5. overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
6. maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s)
7. In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staff in a small transport unit.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

1. Ten (10) years of driving experience
2. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
3. passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
4. a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
5. Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
6. A Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
7. a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
8. attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will handle: -

The Support Staff function will entail undertaking supervision of cleaning and messengerial duties in areas of deployment and undertaking any other related duties.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: 

1. A K.C.E Division IV or K.C.S.E certificate Mean Grade D (Plain) or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties at this level will entail; conducting client intake and individual counselling sessions; and keeping appropriate records.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling or a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma from a recognized institution;
• Registration with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA).

Personal Qualities 

• In addition to the above requirement, an officer must have the following qualities: -
• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce
• Effective knowledge in the professional field of specialization
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to take instructions
• Effective organizational and supervisory skills
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients information
• Writing skills

Core Skills

• Team playing skills
• Accuracy
• Care for resources
• Manual dexterity
• Execution of instructions
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Records Management skills 

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level be responsible for: -  

• planning and coordinating counselling programs
• conducting both individual and group counselling
• keeping appropriate records
• identifying employees with social psychological or health related problems; orientation of new employees
• providing family life education including HIV and AIDS 
• promotion of ethics in the Service
• planning organizing and facilitating seminars and workshops on guidance and counselling matters.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Six (6) years of working experience of which three (3) should be in a senior position in Public Service or the Private Sector; 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling OR a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution;
• Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week; 
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Registration with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA).

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for: -

1. writing and testing simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications
2. assisting in the implementation of the computer systems;
3. providing user support and training of users
4. repairs and maintenance of ICT equipment and associated peripherals;
5. monitoring the performance of ICT equipment;
6. reporting any faults for further action.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidates must have

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C plain with at least a C- in mathematics and English /Kiswahili or its approved equivalent.
2. Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this grade will be responsible for: -

1. gathering information on existing programmes, significant events and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of Department for dissemination.
2. liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a senior officer.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade. a candidate must have: -

1. be in possession of a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
2. possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
3. be proficient in computer applications.

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this grade will be responsible for: -

Warehousing; distribution management; fleet management; disposal of stores and equipment; procurement; market surveys and research; inventory and stock control, in accordance with the laid down regulations and procedures.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade. a candidate must have: -

1. a Bachelor's Degree in any of the following: - Commerce. Business Administration (Supplies Management Option). Economics. Procurement and Supplies Management. Marketing or their equivalent from a recognized Institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this grade will be responsible for: -

1. verification of information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfers, Human Resource Management records and complement control
2. processing cases for the Departmental Human Resource Management Advisory Committee and assisting in the implementation of the decisions thereof, and supervising and guiding junior staff in the County public service.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade. a candidate must have: -

1. Have a degree in Social Sciences such as Government, Sociology, Economics, Public/Business Administration, Human Resource/Personnel Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university/institution. 

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for: 

1. Facilitating fleet management
2. Planning office accommodation layout;
3. Developing and updating of office equipment and furniture inventory
4. Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events
5. Supervising general maintenance of buildings and furniture
6. Facilitating maintenance and repairs of office equipment;
7. Processing administrative documents;
8. Supervising provision of security and office services
9. supervising records management and messengerial services within various departments;
10. handling public concern and issues;
11. Facilitating citizen participation in development activities
12. Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level;
13. Collecting and collating data on developmental activities;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have –

1. Three (3) years of working experience in a comparable field in Public Service or the Private Sector;
2. Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
3. Certificate in Computer packages.

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under a more senior officer.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level shall include: -

1. compiling and formatting financial estimates;
2. taking initial action on budget monitoring;
3. preparing reports and briefs on budgetary policy issues.

Requirements for Appointment

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

1. Bachelors degree in any of the following areas:  Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Finance
2. Any other Bachelor’s degree with Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II)   qualification. 

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed in a Supply Chain Management unit in a Ministry or Department and will handle a variety of tasks such as issuing and receiving stores; assisting in stock taking, reconciliation, preparation and maintenance of records.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

1. a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (minus) with a minimum of C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and
2. a Diploma (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

1. taking statistics on matters pertaining to prisoners' welfare services;
2. individual counselling of prisoners and mobilizing prison staff and inmates on awareness of pandemic diseases.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its equivalent qualification; and
2. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Anthropology, Counselling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for: -

1. planning of office accommodation and layout;
2. facilitating transport and travelling services;
3. maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;
4. ensuring payment of bills
5. facilitating movement of assets;
6. carrying out general maintenance of buildings and furniture;
7. facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other special events;
8. collecting and collating data on developmental activities;
9. providing input in the monitoring and evaluating of community projects;
10. disseminating information to the public.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
2. Certificate in computer applications.