Latest Job Vacancies at Busia County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Preparation of raw foods for cooking;
• Cleanliness of equipment used in production
• Maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleaning of the kitchen and its surroundings;
• Setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production; and 
• Alerting the supervisor of any defective equipment 

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Position ‘D’ or its equivalent qualification  from a recognized Institution; 
• Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food Production organized by a  recognized Institution. 

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Duties and Responsibilities.

• Assembling food supplies and equipment for daily preparation;
• Preparing raw foods for cooking;
• Cleaning equipment used in production
• Maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleaning of kitchen and its surroundings;
• Setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production; and 
• Reporting on any defective equipment.

 
Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Have served in the position of Cook III for at least three (3) years
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Position ‘D’ or its equivalent qualification  from a recognized Institution; 
• Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food Production organized by a  recognized Institution. 
• Have attended a course lasting not less than two (2) weeks; 
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Institutional food preparation.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized, carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil,  electrical and brakes systems, tyre pressure, 
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems, 
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle assigned, 
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road, 
• Safety of the passengers and or/goods therein and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this position, a candidate must have

• Kenya certificate of secondary education mean position D plain or its equivalent qualification from  a recognized Institution
• Served in the position of Driver III or its comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is  required to drive.
• Attended a first aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or  any other recognized Institution
• A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police and
• At least three (3) years driving experience
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Driving a vehicle as authorized; 
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre  pressure etc. 
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; 
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned, ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on  and off the road, 
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein. 
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya certificate of secondary education mean position D plain or its equivalent qualification from a  recognized Institution
• Served in the position of Driver II or comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s) the  officers i.e., require to drive
• A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police
• Attended a first aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• General Cleanliness
• Messengerial duties 
• Any other assigned duties that may be assigned

Requirement for appointment

• Be in possession of Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) mean position D (Plain) from the 
• Kenya national examination council; 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• To enforce various By-Laws and other relevant Act of the County Government as directed by the  immediate supervisor in the force command;
• To maintain sanity and order in Busia County towns;
• Managing access control systems and employee and visitors’ identification.
• Co-ordinate and work with other disciplined forces/partners in the National Government to maintain  peace and order.
• Responding to emergencies.
• Guarding of the county Government Property.
• Provision of assistance to the public when in need.
• Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the superiors from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Position D+(Plus) and above or its approved  equivalent.
• Physical fitness test as applicable to the Kenya Police Force or its equivalent plus Medical  Certificate.iMinimum entry age of 18-29 years 
• Pass in the aptitude test.
• Candidates MUST produce a certificate of good conduct reading no criminal record.
• MUST be prepared to undergo Basic Recruit Training Programme within 3 months of appointment.
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on the leadership and  integrity

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Duties and Responsibilities

It will entail administrative duties including general office administration,

• Assets management and inventory.
• Planning office accommodation layout
• Facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other special events
• Facilitating movement of assets 
• Ensuring payment of bills
• Collecting and collating data on development projects
• Providing input in the monitoring and evaluation of projects in the county government
• Facilitating general maintenance of buildings and furniture
• Provide input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• A diploma in the following discipline Public Administration, Business Administration/Management,  Community Development any Social Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized  Institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications from a recognized Institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitating logistics for conferences and other special events
• Collecting and collating data on development projects
• Providing input in the monitoring and evaluation of projects in the county government
• Planning office accommodation layout
• Facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other special events
• Facilitating movement of assets
• Ensuring payment of bills
• Carrying out general maintenance of building and furniture
• Facilitating transport and travelling services
• Disseminating information to the public

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this position a candidate must: 

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following:  Public Administration, Business Administration/Management and Community Development or Public  Relations, International Relations, Diplomacy and Marketing or any other social science from a  recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Computer application from recognized Institution
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling public concerns and issues 
• Facilitating Citizens participation in development activities
• Collecting and collating data on development activities in the county
• Facilitating fleet management
• Planning office accommodation layout
• Developing and updating of office equipment and furniture inventory
• Facilitate meetings, conferences and other special events
• Supervising general maintenance and repair of office equipment
• Process administrative documents
• Supervising provision of security and office services
• Supervise records management and messengerial services within various departments
• Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level

Requirements for Appointment 

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following: Public Administration, Business Administration/Management and Community  Development or Public Relations, International Relations, Diplomacy and Marketing or any other  social science from a recognized Institution; 
• Certificate in Computer application from recognized Institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme
• Managing and supervising the general administrative function
• Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities
• Overseeing transport management
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation
• Overseeing development and updating of office equipment and furniture inventory
• Managing premises, assets and insurance policies
• Overseeing effective service delivery in the area of jurisdiction
• Developing programmes and projects to empower the community
• Coordinate and facilitate citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of  services
• Facilitate inter-governmental relations and conflict resolution 
• Overseeing safe custody of County Government assets in the area of jurisdiction
• Coordinate and liaise with other directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirement
• Ensure compliance with national values and principles of good governance
• Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance at the local level
• Identifying development projects
• Disseminating information to the public
• Provide linkage between the office and the community

For appointment to this Position a candidate must: -

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Public Administration, Business  Administration/Management and Community Development or any other social science 
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification  from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service as  outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Be computer literate;

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Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training position for Information Officers. An officer at this level will be deployed either at the County Headquarters or in a field office to assist information services work. 

Duties and responsibilities will include: 

• Analyzing, coding, designing, testing, implementing computer programs, providing user support,  and maintaining support systems and training of users
• Repairing and maintaining ICT equipment and associated peripherals;
• Receiving installing and certifying of Information Communication Technology equipment;
• Configuring of new ICT equipment

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment (directto this position, a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science/ Information  Communication Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Commerce, Mathematics,  Statistics, Physics or other ICT related disciplines approved equivalent from a recognized  Institution;
• A Higher Diploma in Computer Science/ Information Communication Technology from a  recognized Institution.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Be proficient in computer applications; and 
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results