Ongoing Recruitment at County Government of Kitui

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Soil Environment and Land Use Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mobilizing farmers for irrigation scheme development;
• Updating the irrigation water users’ associations’ inventory; 
• Collecting and compiling data for irrigation planning; 
• Identifying and compiling inventory on relevant stakeholders in irrigation scheme development and management;
• Setting up demonstrations of on-farm irrigation technologies;
• Preparing training materials; 
• Training of irrigation farmers, farmer organizations and irrigation water users’ associations; and 
• Disseminating information on irrigation scheme management, supply and optimum use of water and management of irrigated enterprises at scheme level.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Served in the grade of Chief Driver, Job Group ‘H’ for a minimum of three (3) years; 
• Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
• A Valid driving license free from any current endorsements (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 from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving the assigned vehicle;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and break 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; 
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s); and
• Supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 18,000 x 580 – 18,580 x 640 – 19,220 x 680 – 19,800 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising other staff under the officer; 
• Assigning work to other support staff personnel; 
• Developing duty roaster; and 
• Supervising cleanliness of offices and office environment.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:  

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Ranch Management, and other related fields from a recognized institution; and
• Experience in wildlife conservation with a reputable institution will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Overseeing Physical maintenance of the park;
• Supervise staff under him/her;
• Ensure conservation/preservation/management of animals on exhibition;  
• Ensuring the welfare of the captive animals and associated facilities/infrastructure including visitor management;
• Researching, compiling and preparing written information about catalogues; 
• Presenting/displaying reptile   and related artistic collections; and
• Collaborating with other similar institutions.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:  

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Ranch Management and other related fields from a recognized institution; and
• Knowledge on handling reptiles.

 Duties and Responsibilities 

• Proper management of the park cleanliness and welfare of the captive animals;
• Ensuring that visitors do not tamper with objects and exhibits;
• Maintain internal security of exhibits;
• Receive and assist visitors in the park; and
• Maintain good public relations.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:  

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• a Diploma in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Ranch Management, Tourism and other related fields from a recognized institution; and
• Knowledge on handling of various species of reptiles.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Implement animal welfare and care issues;
• Provide broad enrichment regimes including physical and food enrichment;
• Maintain sanitation, clean animal facilities and provide food and water;
• Carry out regular observation on ill or distressed animals;
• Control lights and humidity in animal facilities;
• Train, relocate and transfer animals when need arises;
• Be able to train/guide others and students about animals;
• Adhere/follow an established manual or standard operating procedure;
• Carry out routine health checks as per the established SOP and with the guidance of a supervisor; 
• Rescue endangered reptile species; and
• Maintaining records and catalogues.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable 

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Fire Officer or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Electrical/ Mechanical/Chemical/ Mechatronics Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current Valid Annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A valid First Aid Certificate from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of fire services programmes. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordination of Designs of Fire Services/Systems in Government Buildings and Construction Works;
• Enforcement of fire safety standards;
• Coordination of public sensitization, training and awareness programmes;
• Overseeing fire investigations;
• Inspection and Certification of Public Buildings for fire safety compliance;
• Advice on provision of adequate means of escape, firefighting, fire alarm, fire detection systems and other general fire precautions;
• Planning and budgeting for resources for disaster management;
• Monitoring the compliance of fire safety standards and identification of training needs and making recommendations; and
• Supervision of staff working under him/her.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Served in the grade of Senior Inspector (Fire Services) or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Duties will involve:

• Ensuring compliance with fire safety standards;
• Preparation of estimates related to fire installations;
• Inspection of buildings to assess fire hazards and risks;
• Supervision of installation, repair and maintenance of fire equipment in public buildings, hospitals, conference centres and institutions;
• Conducting fire investigations and compiling reports; and
• Supervision of staff working under him/her.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and 
• First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Duties will involve:

• Inspection, repair and maintenance of fire installations in public buildings, hospitals and institutions.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 19,220 x 680 – 19,900 x 700 – 20,600 x 780 – 21,380 x 800 – 22,180 x 950 – 23,130 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Served in the grade of Fireman III or a comparable grade in the public service for at least three (3) years;
• First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• Fireman II Certificate from a recognized Fire Service Training School/Institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspection and maintenance of firefighting appliances;
• Assisting in rescue operations during emergency; and
• Operating appliances and communication equipment.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Been Registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
• a current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks form a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of civil engineering programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, controlling and coordinating of designs, construction supervision, repair and maintenance of roads;
• Checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultants designs including evaluation, certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants and contractors;
• Co-ordination of improvements of roads services;
• Supervision of Construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of classified and unclassified roads;
• Preparation of tender documents;
• Monitoring the execution of roads development projects and supervision and training of engineers and technical staff; and
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Architect or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Been registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors; 
• Corporate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK); 
• attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution; 
• attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized Institution; 
• attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and 
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of building programs. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Management and Coordination of work in the preparation of scheme designs and production drawings of Projects in the Annual Works Programme; 
• Controlling of activities on site; 
• Supervision of projects during construction and maintenance; 
• Monitoring of expenditure; 
• Liaising with client Ministries/Departments on matters relating to design briefs and expenditure; 
• Manage and coordinate field surveys and user reaction investigations; 
• Analysis of data from field surveys and establishment of space standards and better architectural detailing;
• Monitor and evaluate sketch/scheme designs done by consultants for necessary recommendations for approval; 
• Evaluation of consultants fees and make recommendations for payment; 
• Assessment of training needs in the Units; 
• Design and supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works; and
• Research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Graduate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of sketch/scheme designs and production drawings; 
• Interpretation of client’s requirements; and 
• Post contract administration.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable 

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Detailed design and supervision of construction; 
• Maintenance of classified and unclassified roads; 
• Design of small span drainage structures; and
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Served in the grade of Assistant Quantity Surveyor II or comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Be a registered Graduate member of either the Architectural Association of Kenya or the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuations on site and site re- measurements; and 
• Preparation of variation orders and final accounts.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Been registered as a Graduate member of either the Architectural Association of Kenya or the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuations on site and site re- measurements; and 
• Preparation of variation orders.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for appointment

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design of Electrical/ electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works; and
• Repair and maintenance of electrical/ electronic installations in water works, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other government facilities.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Design of electrical/electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works;
• Repair and maintenance of electrical/electronic installations in water works, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other government facilities;
• Undertaking projects;
• Preparation of specifications for new equipment; and
• Processing of tenders for electrical/electronic installation work

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Served in the grade of Land Survey Assistant III or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for small density topographical;
• Site Engineering;
• General Boundary; and 
• Photo control surveys.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 × 1,110 – 28,010 × 1,120 – 29,130 × 1,150 – 30,280 × 1,170 – 31,450 × 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35, 380 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for small density topographical;
• Site Engineering;
• General Boundary; and 
• Photo control surveys.

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Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 × 1,110 – 28,010 × 1,120 – 29,130 × 1,150 – 30,280 × 1,170 – 31,450 × 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35, 380 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical installations including power generating engines, firefighting equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning plants in public buildings, hospitals and institutions.