Career Opportunities at Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients' functional assessments and formulation of necessary interventions;
• Maintain records and data relating to patients;
• Supervise the provision of health education to patients and caregivers;
• Spearhead home environmental assessment;
• Monitor follow-up on the patient's progress;
• Promote data collection and for research;
• Prepare periodic reports;
• Promote and enhance mentorship and coaching strategies with a view to be consistent with the technical services principles and practices in water and sanitation provision.
• Steer development, implementation, monitoring and review of a robust performance management system through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Professional    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution    
• Professional    Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing    
• Academic    Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution    
• Professional    Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience,three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Therapist I or in a comparable position

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Responsibilities

• Undertake initial client assessment
• Administer counselling contract
•  Conduct individual counselling sessions
•  Develop psychological explanation of the client issues
• Refer clients to specialists
• Document, record and keep appropriate psychological counselling; and information and records.

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Professional    Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing    
• Professional    Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ work experience at the grade of Psychological Counsellor II or in a comparable position    
• Academic    Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Counselling, Psychology or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; OR Bachelors Degree in any following disciplines: Clinical Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Education Psychology (Guidance andCounseling), Social Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology plus a Diploma in Counseling Psychology or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate repair maintenance through conducting physical surveys
• Oversee transport logistics
• Promote staff welfare by providing appropriate tools of work and suitable work environment
• Identify and acquire office equipment and furniture for the Institute;
• Coordinate the renewal of Institute insurance policies.
• Carry out the day-to-day administrative activities of the Institute.
• Maintain and update catalogue of all of the Institute’s assets and properties.
• Manage allocated office space, security and outsourced administrative services.
• Oversee the implementation of infrastructure projects.
•  Comply to statutory and regulatory requirements

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Professional    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution    
• Professional    Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing    
• Academic    Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.    
• Professional    Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Administration Officer or in a comparable position

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Responsibilities

• Provide technical input in development, implementation and review of communications, customer and branding strategies, policies , guidelines and procedures;
• Supervise execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the division has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity and succession management
• Contribute to a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the Section;
•  Supervise implementation of a robust performance management system within the Division through monitoring on the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan;
• Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the Division
• Conduct supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of the Section staff to ensure an effective and motivated team; and
• Undertake performance appraisal and development of staff in the Division
• Supervising development and review of content for media publicity, speeches, publications, and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials;
• Oversee internal and external media communication functions;
•  Manage implementation of the Institute Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and review reports;
• Monitor and measure public relations and communications effectiveness;
• Manage incoming media requests and building relationships with industry journalists; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns;
• Provide input in formulation, implementation and review of departmental annual work plans, budgets and procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the Corporation’s performance targets and strategic plan;
• Provide input in the development, implementation and review of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the division;
•  Provide technical input to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the division and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations;

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Professional    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution    
•  Professional    Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Senior Corporate Communication Officer or in a comparable position    
• Academic    Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution    
• Academic    Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution

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Responsibilities

• Prepare legal opinions;
• Provide legal risk reviews and providing legal advice; and
• Review ongoing cases and advising management accordingly.
•  Provide and interpret legal information;
• Conduct training and disseminating appropriate legal information to staff;
• Review and draft contracts, agreements internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with statutory or legal requirements;
• Monitor and report non-compliance issues;
• Handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries;
• Participate in policy development and advising on legal policy issues
• Ensure compliance with principles and values of good governance;
•  Implement strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function;

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Professional    Cumulative service period of three (3) year relevant work experience as a Legal Officer II or in a comparable position    
•  Academic    Bachelors of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized Institution    
•  Academic    Post graduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law    
• Professional    Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);    
•  Professional    Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

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Responsibilities

• Assess children with special needs and disabilities;
• Refer children assessed to other service providers;
• Place children assessed in educational programmes;
• Provide data on assessment;
• Train assessment staff in functional assessment;
• Identify children with special needs and disabilities and recommend for placement in schools and institutions;
• Create awareness, sensitize and capacity-build teachers, parents and other stakeholders dealing with children with special needs and disabilities
• Participate in community outreach service to awareness on disabilities

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education in the area of Special Needs or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Two (2) years’ experience working in Functional Assessment

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Qualifications / Work Experience

• Professional    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution    
• Professional    Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing    
• Academic    Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Marketing, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution    
• Professional    Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Marketing Officer I or in a comparable position

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Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide medications in accordance with prescriptions and standard practices.
• Advise patients on the proper use of prescribed medications.
•  Monitor and replenish medical and pharmaceutical supplies in the pharmacy or medical stores.
• Maintain accurate records of pharmaceutical inventory and ensuring stock levels are sufficient.
• Adhere to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board guidelines and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in community health activities like immunization campaigns or distribution of health supplies.
•  Handle routine documentation, such as filling out requisition forms and managing patient files where needed.

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Academic    Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized training institution    
• Professional    Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)    
• Professional    A valid practicing licenses

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Responsibilities

• Assess children with special needs and disabilities;
• Refer children assessed to other service providers;
• Place children assessed in educational programmes;
•  Provide data on assessment;
• Train assessment staff in functional assessment;
• Identify children with special needs and disabilities and recommend for placement in schools and institutions;
• Create awareness, sensitize and capacity-build teachers, parents and other stakeholders dealing with children with special needs and disabilities
• Participate community outreach service to awareness on disabilities

Qualifications / Work Experience

•  Professional    Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing    
• Academic    Bachelor’s Degree in Education in the area of Special Needs or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution    
• Professional    Two (2) years’ experience working in Functional Assessment

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and review of human resource management policies, legislation, regulations, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with government and institutional requirements
• Oversee workforce planning by analysing staffing levels and making recommendations on establishment, succession planning, and optimal staffing structures
•  Monitor and evaluate human resource utilization and advise management on staff deployment, redeployment, and workforce optimization
• Coordinate career progression initiatives by analysing staff development needs and recommending promotions, career growth, and succession management strategies
• Oversee the implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS), risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Human Resource Directorate
•  Provide technical guidance on human resource management matters and coordinate the implementation of approved recommendations, policies, and management decisions
• Supervise payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee remuneration and statutory deductions
•  Coordinate staff induction, orientation, and onboarding programmes to facilitate effective integration of new employees into the Institute
• Coordinate training needs assessments, develop annual training plans, and monitor the implementation of staff capacity-building programmes
• Oversee the development, review, and delivery of training materials and in-house learning programmes to enhance staff competencies
• Coordinate the implementation of human resource planning and succession management programmes to ensure business continuity and leadership development
• Oversee the implementation of employee relations, performance management, discipline, communication, remuneration, staff welfare, and other human resource management programmes
•  Prepare and present periodic human resource management reports, briefs, and performance updates for management, the Board, and other stakeholders
• Identify emerging trends and best practices in human resource management and recommend appropriate interventions to improve institutional effectiveness
• Coordinate the design, administration, and analysis of employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and recommend improvement initiatives
• Oversee the maintenance, integrity, confidentiality, and regular updating of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and employee records
• Supervise, mentor, and appraise officers within the Human Resource Directorate to promote high performance and professional development
• Perform any other human resource management duties

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Professional    Twelve (12) years work experience as a Principal Human Resource Management Officer    
• Academic    Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration    
• Academic    Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Strategic Planning    
• Professional    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution    
• Professional    Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)    
• Professional    Practicing License not less than 4 weeks old    
• Professional    Proficiency in computer applications

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Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of research and innovation policies, strategies, procedures and plans
• Developing modalities for collaboration with external researchers and research institutions
• Identifying national, regional and international innovative trends that are relevant to KISE
• Undertaking patenting of KISE research and innovations
• Establishing both local and international partnerships to enrich research and innovative programmes
• Coordinating the dissemination of research and innovation information
• Coordinating the development of research and innovation programmes
• Spearheading the preparation of research and innovation reports
• Coordinating the development of the research and innovation database
• Reviewing research agendas and tools
• Reviewing research proposals and concept papers for research and innovation programmes
• Monitor and review research and innovation programmes
• Benchmarking on best practices on research and innovation
• Coordinating the submission and documentation of innovations

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Special Needs Education Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, Applied Research, Education Technology, Statistics, Economics or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Special Needs Education, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, Applied Research, Education Technology, Statistics, Economics or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Research and Innovation Officer or in a comparable position

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Responsibilities

• Coordinating the training of functional assessment officers and teaching of functional assessment subjects
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the Division
• Lead in the implementation of quality management system and risk management strategies with regard to sound financial management system within the Division
• Coordinating the assessment of children with special needs and disabilities
• Referring children assessed to service provision points
• Guide on the placement of children with special needs and disabilities in educational programmes
• Initiate functional assessment training for assessment staff
• Monitor Identification and placement of children with special needs and disabilities in schools and institutions
• Coordinate awareness creation, sensitize and capacity-build teachers, parents and other stakeholders dealing with children with special needs and disabilities
• Coordinating community outreach services to create sensitization awareness on disabilities
• Spearhead the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of a robust performance management system within the Division by providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Principal Assessor or in acomparable position;
• Bachelors Degree in Education in the area of Special Needs or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Masters Degree in Education in the area of Special Needs or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution

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Responsibilities

• Taking oral dictation
• Ensuring the security of the office, files, equipment and documents
• Handling Correspondences, mails and messages
• Supervision of office cleanliness
• Operating office equipment
•  Processing of word and data from manuscripts
• Maintaining office diary and appointments
• Handling telephone calls and attending to visitors/clients
• Ensuring order, neatness of office and facility
• Managing office records and documents to ensure easy access
• Maintaining confidentiality to ensure the safety of the office information
• Updating records of office documents
• Handling office equipment and ensuring they are properly maintained

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Professional    Proficiency in computer applications    
• Professional    Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Office Administrator I or in a comparable position    
• Academic    Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized Institution    
• Academic    Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) from the KNEC in the following subjects (Typewriting II (minimum 40 w.p.m) /Computerized Document Processing II, Business English II/Communications I, Office Practice II, Secretarial Duties II or Commerce II)    
   

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Responsibilities

• Spearhead efficient and proper organization and management of Hospitality services
• Advise on the current trends in hospitality and food tastes
• Implement and adhere to the Quality management system and Customer Service Charter to meet customer requirements
• Steer conformity to industry regulations, food safety requirements and operating procedures;
• Benchmark with other institutions on best practices and implement them
• Provide specifications for the procurement of hospitality equipment materials and facilities;
• Oversee the requisition of hospitality equipment and materials
• Lead in the maintenance of an adequate inventory for hospitality requirements
• Promote and enhance mentorship and coaching strategies for the Unit;
• Coordinate and implement the risk management policy and strategies for the unit
• Supervise and appraise staff

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Hotel and Catering Management or Hotel and Hospitality Management or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Hospitality Officer or in a comparable position