Vacancies at Kisumu County

KSM/CPSB/21/08/2023

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

• The officer will be deployed in any office with need of the support services

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking cleaning duties in the area of deployment;
• Performing Messengerial duties;
• Preparing tea and washing utensils; and
• Undertaking any other related duties.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) mean grade D plain or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate of Good Conduct.
   

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KSM/CPSB/23,/08/2023

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

• This job position is generally purposed to handle all clerical activities in the departments, with close supervision from the senior officers.

Duties and responsibilities : :

• Compiling statistical reccrds
• Sorting, filing and dispatching letters
• Maintaining an efficient filing system
• Preparing payment vouchers
• Compiling data and drafting simple letters
• Sorting out and dispatching letters
• Maintaining an efficient filing system
• Keeping invoices, receipts and other records
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Kenyan citizen
• Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D Plus or its equivalent qualification :
• A Certificate in Business Management.
• Have Proficiency in computer application

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KSM/CPSB/1/08/2023

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is an entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will be deployed at the Sub-County level or Agricultural Training Center to.

• (Coordinate delivery of extension activities in either one of the following areas: Crop Production, Horticultural Production, Home-Economics, Land Developmer.t, or Agricultural Extension
• Coliecting and packaging of new and existing agricultural technologies for dissemination to crop related value chain actors;
• (Coilecting, collating agriculture information and inputting into a database;
• Management of information desks within the Sub - County.
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications
For appointment te this position, a candidate must have;

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines Agriculture;
• Agronomy; Agricultural Extension and Education; Agriculture and Extension; Agriculture and Home Economics; Agriculture and Human Ecology; Agriculture Economics; Crop Protection;
• Dry-land Resource Management; Home Economics; Horticulture; Food Science and Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of memberslip to a professional body from a recognized institution will be an added advantage; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.

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KSM/CPSB/2/08/2023

Terms of Service: - Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is an entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will be deployed at the Sub-County level or Agricultural Training Center to undertake the following:

• Coordination of agribusiness and market planning and development;
• Develop strategies and interventions to identify and promote investment in viable agro-based economic opportunities;
• Collect, analyze and disseminate credit, inputs and market intelligence information,
• Promote development of commodity value chains;
• Participate in agricultural extension activities including field days, exhibition, shows and trade fairs;
• Prepare periodic reports in agribusiness.
• Any other duty as assigned by supervisor

Requirements for appointment

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

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: ~ Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development; Agribusiness Management; Agribusiness; Agricultural Economics and Rural Development; Agricultural Marketing; Agricultural Resource Management; Agriculture Economics;
• Dry-land Agriculture and Enterprise Development and Farm Management; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills.

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KSM/CPSB/3/08/2023

Terms of Service: — Permanent ard Pensionable

Duties and responsibilities

• This is an entry and training gracle for diploma holders in agriculture related courses. An officer at this level will be deployed in a ward ¢r Agricultural Training Center.

Specific duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Coordination of crop related extension activities at the ward level
• Mobilizing, training and advising farmers on matters relating to agricultural extension services in a working unit on matters related to Crop Production, horticultural production, Land Development and Planning
•  Any other duty as assigned from time to time

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

• Kenyan citizenship
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- or its equivalent; and
• A diploma in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Agriculture & Home Ecoriomics, Agriculture Education and Extension, Agriculture Economics, Farm Management, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

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KSM/CPSB/5/08/2023

Terms of Service: - Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is an entry and training grade for degree holders in agriculture engineering. An officer at this level will be deployed at the county or sub-county levels or Agricultural mechanization stations.

Specific duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Extension service delivéry on irrigation, agricultural /farm mechanization, sustainable water and environmental conservition and management and other related land development services
• Irrigation planning, surveying, design and development servichs
• Coordination, supervision and guidance on farm machinery repairs servicing and maintenance, to ensure quality work and timely completion of the same
• Organization and implementation of mechanization extension programs related to farm power, farm mechanization, mechanized soil and water conservation service and other related land development services
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time

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

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Environmental and Bio systems Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered as a graduate Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• Must be in possession of current certificate of good standing from Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Must have Certification. in CAD applications.

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KSM/CPSB/4/08/2023

Terms of Service:- Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for Diploma holders in agricultural engineering related courses. An officer at this level will be deployed at the sub-county level or attached to an irrigation scheme.

Specific duties and responsibilities ixclude:

• Assisting in irrigation planning, surveying, design and development services
• Assisting in irrigation and farm mechanization extension service delivery;
• Supervising machinery in the field to ensure quality work output with proper utilization and maintenance of machinery;
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor;

Qualification ;

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Must be in possession of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering/ Soil and Water Engineering/ Irrigation/Farm Power or Surveying or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Having at least 1-year practical experience will be an added advantage.
• Certification in CAD applications.

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KSM/CPSB/6/08/2023

Terms of Service:- Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade into the Livestock Production Officers cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed at Sub- County level and will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior Officer(s).

Specific duties and responsibilitieis at this level will entail: -

• Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, and ranching;
• Promoting economic livestock farming
• Participating in organizirg extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:~

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science/Animal Production, Range Managemenit/ Natural Resource Management,
• Animal Health and Management and any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Certificate in computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Registration with a professional organisation will be an added advantage

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KSM/CPSB/7/08/2023

Terms of Service:- Permanent and Pensionable

• This is the entry and training grade for diploma holders in livestock production/ science courses. Officers at this level will be deployed at the ward or sub county level.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Assisting in organizing and executing livestock production extension activities including farm visits and farmer trainings; Field Days and Agricultural shows
• May be deployed as subject matter specialists in fields such as poultry, sheep & goats, apiculture and dairy production
• Collect and collating livestock data and information
• Participating in collaborative research activities; :
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment;

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

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; - Animal Health and Production; Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Animal Production Range Management or Natural Resource Management and any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and 
• Certificate in computer Applications from a recognized institution.

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KSM/CPSB/ 11/08/2023

Terms of Service: - Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for diploma holders. An officer at this level will be deployed at the sub- county or ward levels.

Specific duties and responsibilities will involve: 

• Assisting in delivery of fisheries extension services including conducting field days and fraining fishers;
• Collecting and compiling fisheries statistical data;
• Participating in fish quality assurance activities and marketing; and value addition.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:-

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Diploma in either Fisheries/Fisheries Management/ Aquaculture Natural Resource Management/ Wildlife management or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer application skills from recognized institution.

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KSM/CPSB/9/08/2023

Terms of Service: - Permanent and Pensionable

• These officers will be deployed al sub-county level

Duties and Responsibilities ;

• This is the entry and training grade for veterinary surgeons.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Undertaking disease surveillance and control activities such as vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
• Participating in the animal health and welfare extension activities;
• Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:~

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized training institution;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
• Be a member of a professional Association

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KSM/CPSB/8/08/2023

Terms of Service: - Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for Fisheries officers at degree level. Officers at this level will be deployed at the sub county level.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: 

• Collecting, collating and analyzing fisheries statistical data and preparing reports;
• Assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources;
• Undertaking fisheries extension activities including farm visits, demonstrations, fields days etc.;
• Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms; and
• Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural
• Resource Management, Biological Science, Animal science, Wildlife Management or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution:
• Master’s degree in fisheries/ aquatic sciences will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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KSM/CPSB/10/08/2023

Terms of Service: - Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• This entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a veterinary officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• General maintenance of laboratory facility and equipment;
• Carrying out inventory of laboratory equipment and chemicals;
• Receiving and recording samples into the data base;
• Profiling of client details;
• Laboratory book keeping and Stock Control;
• Preparation of reagents;
• Collecting and analyzing veterinary samples;
• Installation of lab instruments

Requirements for Appointment ;

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

• Kenya Citizenship
• Diploma in applied Biology or Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized training institution
• Prior experience in veterinary clinical diagnosis will be an added advantage
• Certificate in computer applications
   

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KSM/CPSB/12/08/2023

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

• This will be the entry and training grade for diploma animal health cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed at the sub-county or ward level.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: 

• May be deployed as subiect matter specialist at the sub-county level
• Participate in animal health field extension activities including demonstrations and training animal breeding, vector control and disease search surveillance and control,
• Participate in disease surveillance and control activities including sample collection and dispatch; Inspecting livestock stock routes; Carry out vaccinations and deworming etc. and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must;

• Kenyan citizenship;
• Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines;
• Animal health, Animal health and production or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• Have a certificate in computer applications from a aa institution
• Be a member of a veterinary professional association in Good Standing.

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KSM/CPSB/13/08/2023

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

• These officers will be attached to slaughter houses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This is an essential specialized skill that is required to ensure consumer access to safety and quality meat. The entry grade for Diploma holders (Assistant Animal Health Officer III) will be JG “H” and Certificate holders (Animal Health Assistant 11) JG “G”.

Specific duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Undertaking meat inspection and enforcing slaughterhouse hygiene and meat transport regulations;
• Carrying out extension services in areas of veterinary public health;
• Participate in disease cor*rol programs; and
• Collecting relevant data and making monthly reports.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must;

• A diploma or certificate in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health, Animal Health and Production and Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology or its equivalent and relevant qualification from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• A certificate in Environmental Health Science in Meat Inspection for diploma and certificate graduates in animal health and animal health and production;
• Registration and licensing by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Certificate in computer applications;
• Be a member of a veterinary professional association in Good Standing;
   

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KSM/CPSB/14/08/2023

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

• The officer will be deployed at ward level

Duties and Responsibilities

This is entry and training grade for certificate holders. An officer at this level will be deployed at ward level.

Specific duties will entail: ~

• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations
• Participating in animal health and welfare extension
• Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health , products and markets
• Any other duty assigned by supervisor

Requirenient for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:~

• Kenyan Citizenship;
• Have a Certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health or Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kerya Veterinary Board; and
• Have a Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized. institution;
• Be a member of a veterinary professional association in Good Standing; and

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KSM/CPSB/15/08/2023

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

• The ofticer will be deployed at the County Head Quarters 

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An Officer at this level will work under guidance of a more experienced officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: ~

• Provision of advisory services on handling of hides/ skins, leathering works, rural tannery projects, feasibility studies, tannery layout plans
• Participating in siting, designing, and overseeing the construction of suitable hides and skins premises and stores;
• Participating in field days, barazas and workshops to advise livestock farmers on the proper methods of handling domestic animals for Production of quality hides and skins;
• Demonstrating to skins flayers and traders on the appropriate methods of flaying cleaning, curing and storage of hides and skins.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have; _

• Kenyan Citizenship
• Diploma in any of the following fields: — Leather Science/ Technology, or
• Diploma in Animal Health/ Animal Husbandry/Environmental Science, plus two years
• Certificate in Hides and Skins Improvement or leather Technology; and
• Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution

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KSM/CPSB/16/08/2023

Terms of Service: Permanent and, pensionable

• The officer will be deployed at the sub-county level 

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be assigned to slaughter house and work under guidance of a more senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Demonstrate to traders and skin flayers on the appropriate methods of flaying, cleaning curing and storage of hides and skins;
• Ensure that the hides and skins are delivered to the curing premises immediately after flaying;
• Advise livestock farmers on the proper methods of handling domestic animals for production of quality hides and skins;
• Collect hides and skin data on production;
• Grading and defects and issuing dispatch notes to facilitate movement of hides and skins as a disease control measure; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a randidate must: -

• Kenyan citizenship;
• Have KCSE C- (Minus) mean grade or its accepted equivalent with passes in relevant subjects required for admission to a recognized Hides and Skins and Leather Studies training Institution in Kenya;
• Have a two-year certificate in either Hides and Skins improvement or Leather Technology from a recognized institution; and
• Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

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KSM/CPSB/24/08/2023

Job Summary

• This job position is generally purposed to handle all secretarial duties i.e., maintain and operate office equipment and drafting letters, data processing handling telephones cails and appointments

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Taking oral dictation; word and data processing from manuscripts;
• Operating office equipment; ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records;
• Attending to visitors/clients 
• Handling of telephone calls and appointments
• Keeping an up-to-date filing system in the office; 
• Data entry and 
• Undertaking any other office administrative duties that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate Must have a minimum of:

• 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 Examination Council.
• Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) the Kenya National
• Examinations Council in the following subjects:
  • Typewriting II (minimum 40 w.p.m)/Computerized Document Processing III
  • Business English I/ Communications I
  • Office Practice XI
  • Commerce II
  • Office Practice II
  • Office Managexaent III and Office administration and Management III
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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KSM/CPSB/17/08/2023

• The operator(s) will be deployed at the county Agricultural Mechanization Station

Duties and Responsibilities;

• This is the entry and training grade for Plant Operators.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Operating machines of difficult rating C;
• Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns;
• Liaising with mechanics for servicing; making daily and weekly oil checks;
• And maintaining the cleanliness of the plants.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade ‘D’ Plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III;
• Possess a valid driving license free from current endorsements’ for class(es) of machine(s) that one may be required to operate;
• Be able to operate at least two (2) Plants of ‘difficult rating’ C
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and: results.

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KSM/CPSB/18/08/2023

Terms of Service- Permanent and Pensionable 

• The mechanic will be deployed at the County Agricultural Mechanization Station

Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for artisanal mechanics. An officer at this level will work under guidance of the Agricultural Mechanization Station Workshop Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and testing machinery;
• Repairing and maintaining machinery in functional condition;
• Verifying quality of spare parts
• Ensuring and maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment in compliance with
• Procedures, regulations and government requirements.

Qualifications
The Officer should have;

• Kenyan citizenship
• Kenya certificate of secoridary education (KCSE) mean Grade, ‘D’ plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Candidates must have a certificate or Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in plant mechanics awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Passed the occupational Trade Test I for Mechanics;
• At least one (1) year experience in heavy diesel/ mobile plant enyironment.
• Good knowledge of IC engines, hydraulic systems and electrical circuits.
• Attended a First-Aid course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or other recognized institution;
• A valid driving license, Class D and Special Type
   

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KSM/CPSB/19/08/2023

Terms of Service: -Permanent and Pensionable

• The officer will be deployed at Maseno Agricultural Training Centre (ATC)

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Preparing raw foods for cooking;
• Maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleaning of the kitchen and its surrounding
• Proper storage of foodstuffs and setting up serving areas
• Placement of food service line, replenishing of foodstuffs during service and reporting low stock levels.
• Detecting and reporting  spoil or unattractive food and detecting defective equipment and reporting the same to the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be in possession of at least Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade (D) minus or its equivalent qualification form a recognized institution and
• Have attended a course lasting not less than one (1) year and swarded a certificate in food production 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 another recognized institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Institutional food preparation.

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KSM/CPSB/25/08/2023

Terms of Service:- Permanent and Pensionable

• The officer will be deployed at Maseno Agricultural Training Centre (ATC)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Keeping proper records of sundry and linen stores Supervision of staff ;
• Following up on maintenance work order forms :
• Assisting in stock taking ordering, receiving, storing and issuing of cleaning materials
• Carrying out on the job training for staff working under him/her and
• Writing and keeping reports on losses, breakages and defects,

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in either of the following disciplines; Hotel Management; Housekeeping and Front Office Management or
• Hospitality Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications.

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KSM/CPSB/20/08/2023

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

• The officer will be deployed at Maseno Agricultural Training Centre (ATC)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to oversee the Kitchen management with a view to optimal resource utilization, hygiene and general operation :
• Planning menus and following guidelines on nutrition and healthy diet for clients
• Supervising cleanliness of catering facilities
• Managing kitchen equipment’s
• Supervising cooks and all kitchen staff
• Coordinating food prepa bation) cooking, placement and delivery of food stuff

Qualification

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have a minimum professional qualification of Diploma in catering and accommodation management, Food and Beverage or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Atleast one (1) year relevant working
• Valid certificate of health for food handlers
• Previous experience in the field will be an added
• Competence in computer applications

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Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc.
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintaining of or tickets for vehicles assigned
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road
• Safety for the passenger and or goods therein: and
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment 

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen 
• Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education mean grade D plain
• 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 week
• Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III
• Experience of two years in active driving.