Job Opportunities at Machakos County Public Service Board

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/032

Duties and Responsibilities

• proper storage of foodstuffs
• setting up buffet service areas
• placement of foods in serving line
• replenishing of foodstuffs during service
• reporting low stock levels
• detecting and reporting spoilt or unattractive foods; and
• detecting defective equipment and reporting the same to the supervisor.

Requirement for Appointment

Appointment to the grade of Cook I will be made from candidates who:

• are in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade C- or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• have attended a course lasting not less than one (1) year and awarded a Certificate in Food Production or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/033

Duties and Responsibilities

• collecting statistical records
• carrying out transactions related to accounts or personnel information
• filing receipts
• receiving, filing and dispatching correspondence
• preparing Pay Change Advices (PCAs)
• preparing initial documents for issuance of stores
• photocopying and scanning documents
• indexing of documents and records
• checking general office cleaning; and
• keeping safe custody of equipment, documents and records.

Requirement for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent qualification; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/031

Duties and Responsibilities

• driving the assigned vehicle
• carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.
• detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned
• ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
• overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
• maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s)
• 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;

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• attended 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;
• 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 Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/030

Duties and Responsibilities

• gathering information on topical issues within the Department, dispatching the information verifying its authenticity, editing and dispatching the information for dissemination to the Public and media under the guidance of a senior officer.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution and;
• Be proficient in computer applications.

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/029

Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking oral dictation; word and data processing: managing e-office;
• ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;
• maintaining an up-to-date filing system in the office;
• operating office equipment;
• managing office protocol;
• handling telephone calls and appointments;
• supervising office cleanliness and undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

For this appointment, an officer must have: -

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English or Kiswahili Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC);

OR

• Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects: -
  • Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerised Document Processing III;
  • Shorthand II (80 w.p.m.);
  • Business English II/Communications I; (d) Office Practice II;
  • Secretarial Duties II;
  • Commerce II; (9) Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized Institution; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/028

Duties and Responsibilities

• planning of office accommodation and layout;
• facilitating transport and travelling services;
• maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory,
• ensuring payment of bills;
• facilitating movement of assets;
• carrying out general maintenance of buildings and furniture, and
• facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other special events collecting and collating data on developmental activities;
• providing input in the monitoring and evaluating of community projects;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Sciences from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/027

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities atthis level will include writing and testing simple computer programs according toinstructions and specifications; assisting in the implementation of the computersystems; providing user support and training of users; repairs and maintenance of ICTequipment and associated peripherals; monitoring the performance of ICT equipment;and reporting any faults for further action.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidates must have

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

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/026

Duties and Responsibilities

• analysing, designing, coding, testing, implementing computer programs providing user support; and maintaining support systems and training of users;
• repairing and maintaining of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals;
• receiving, installing and certifying of Information Communication Technology equipment; and configuring of new Information Communication Technology equipment.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• a Bachelors degree in any of the following: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Physics or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in information communication technology from a recognized Institution; or
• a Higher Diploma in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/025

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: food preparation and production; setting up and directing placement of foods in serving line; replenishing of foodstuff In the buffet service line; maintaining correct stock levels; detecting and reporting spoilt or unattractive raw food materials; ensuring proper stock rotation; ordering of foodstuffs from the main store; carrying out on the job training for staff and filing work order forms for defective equipment.

Requirements for Appointment

Direct appointment to the grade of assistant chef will be made from candidates who are4 in possession of;

• Diploma in any of the following fields; catering and hotel management; food and beverage production and service or hospitality management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications.

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/024

Duties and Responsibilities

• verification of information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfers, Human Resource Management records and complement control;
• processing cases for the Ministerial Human Resource Management Advisory Committee and assisting in the implementation of the decisions thereof; and
• supervising and guiding junior staff in the Section.

Requirement for Appointment

• served as a Human Resource Management Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) year and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/035

Duties and Responsibilities

• The officer will be responsible to the Director of Human Resource Management for analysing the Human Resource Management structures and systems, determining and proposing methods/strategies of handling human resource management function
• initiating and developing human resource management policies geared towards instilling the right attitude, values and culture in line with the overall service mission and vision
• proposing performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing environment and technology
• maintaining human resource data base and Schemes of Service for the County Public Service
• Researching on relevant regulations and standards such as industrial relations; and co-ordinating development of strategic/action plans for the Human Resource Management in the County.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• served as an Assistant Director of Human Resource Management or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations/ Public or Business Administration/Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organisation and management of human resource and a thorough understanding of the human resource management policies, regulations, employee relations, Labour Laws and other statutes that relate to the human resource management

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Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/034

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

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade 'D' plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food Production organized by the Kenya Utalii College or other recognized institution.