Job Opportunites as Taita Taveta County - 32 Positions

An officer at this level will be expected to provide guidance and advice on appropriate application of Human Resource Management matters.

Duties and responsibilities

i.    Coordination and supervision of clerical work done in the section.
ii.   An officer at this level will also be expected to co-ordinate Human Resource Management activities in such areas as appointments, promotions, complement control, staff               development within the framework of the existing Human Resource policies and regulations.  

Requirements for Appointment

i.    Must be a Kenyan citizen;
ii.   Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
iii.  A Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
iv.  Experience in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage;
v.   MUST be registered with the Institute of Human Resource Management(IHRM);
vi.  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills;
vii. Rounded experience and knowledge of labor laws, procedures and policies; vii. Computer literate;
viii.Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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This is the entry and training grade for the Human Resource Management Officers’ cadre. An officer at this grade will perform a variety of Human Resource Management duties of limited scope and complexity under the Guidance and supervision of a more senior officer in a medium sized Department or in a section within the Human Resource Division.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i.    Verification of information relating to Recruitment, appointment, transfers, Human Resource Management records and complement control;
ii.    Processing cases for the Ministerial Human Resource Management Advisory Committee
iii.    Assisting in the Implementation of the decisions thereof and supervising and guiding clerical Staff in the Division/Section.  

Requirements for Appointment

i.    Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Assistant III, for At least three (3) years;

ii.    Part I of the Certified Public Secretaries (K) Examination or its accepted equivalent;

iii.    Certificate course in management, records management, pensions,salaries or complement control;
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iv.    Diploma in Human Resources Management or Records Management;

v.    MUST be registered with the Institute of Human Resource Management(IHRM);
vi.    Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results 

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.

i.      Establish  and supervision of external and internal boundaries in adjudication programmes;
ii.     Production of RIM’s in adjudication areas for registration purposes;
iii.    Implementation of development plans as prepared by the physical planning department;
iv.    Implementation of development plans as prepared by the physical planning department;
v.     Administration of mutation surveys from licensed surveyors for purposes of issuing new numbers;
vi.    Updating of RIM’s( Registry Index Maps) and PID’S ( Preliminary Index Diagrams) to reflect new numbers;
vii.   Resolution of boundary disputes in conjunction with the Land Registrar;
viii.  With devolution taking roots and survey and mapping functions having been devolved, the office intends to start undertaking the following functions:
a)    Execution of fixed boundary surveys for new grants;
b)    Execution of mutation
ix.   Processing and maintenance of sub divisional schemes and engineering survey records;
x.    Liaising with other departmental heads within the Sub County on land survey issues;
xi.   Development, implementation and realization of the department’s performance appraisal system and contracts;
xii.  Overall management and development of staff welfare and other technical requirements;
xiii. Responding to court summons.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-

i.    Have a  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Land Survey and Photogrammetric; Geometrics, Geo-informants or related functions;
ii.   Have a certificate in G.I.S/G.P.S/Remote Sensing or Computer application skills from a recognized institution;
iii.  Good communication and interpersonal skills;
iv.  Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership;
v.   Some experience in a busy environment;
vi.  Resilient.
vii. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.

i.      Assemble spatial data gathered from the field and stakeholders for the Sub County to feed into the County Spatial Plan;
ii.     Prepare base map of the Sub County generated by use of G.I.S. System;
iii.    Prepare proposed land use Map indicating areas and direction of settlement, land for arable use, degraded land, sensitive ecosystem and transport systems linking the                  various land uses;
iv.    Incorporate all the thematic/sectoral data and information generated into the designs of Sub County land use plan;
v.     Design the Sub County spatial structure;
vi.    Delineation and planning of the existing and new Urban/Town centers in the Sub County;
vii.   Formulation of plan  to the ground to top potentials and mitigate challenges;
viii.  Ground trothing and revision of plans;
ix.    Record rationalization and development on a G.I.S platform;
x.     Create base for preparation of valuation rolls for all the township properties;
xi.    Create neighborhood land use plans around strategic facilities e.g. airports, railway terminals, university campuses, etc.;
xii.   Undertaking feasibility studies on physical,social,economic and environmental characteristics;
xiii.  Implementing physical plans for national,regional,urban areas and cities;
xiv.  Processing Development Control applications, implementation and enforcement of Development Control;
xv.   Maintaining Physical Planning records in the Sub Counties.

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

i.    Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
ii.   Be a graduate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya( Town Planning Chapter);
iii.  Have a certificate in G.I.S or computer application skills from a recognized institution;
iv.  Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

An Officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer:-

i.    Receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from the field;
ii.    Analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports;
iii.   Assist in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources;
iv.   Undertaking fisheries extension activities, maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries;
v.    Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, marketing and farms.
vi.   Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing ad value chain

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

i.    Have Degree in any of the following fields:- Fisheries,Zoology,Aquatic Science, Natural Resources Management,Biochemistry,Food Science and Technology, Environmental               Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institituition.
ii.    Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

i.      Compiling reports in the area of specialization;
ii.     Developing and organizing training programs in liaison with relevant institutions and agencies and disseminating fisheries related information;
iii.    Managing fish breeding programs, fish feed formulation and pond management programs;
iv.    Inspecting fish handling facilities on the farms;
v.     Monitoring, Control and surveillance of fisheries resources including conducting frame stock  and catch assessments surveys;
vi.    Identifying critical habitats and seasons for designing appropriate protection strategies;
vii.   Monitoring fish habitats for pollutants;
viii.  Carrying out diagnosis, prevention and control of fish diseases;
ix.    Enforcing compliance of regulatory measures including licensing closed seasons and slot sizes and promoting fish marketing and value addition.

Requirements for Appointment

i.     Served in the grade of Chief Fisheries Officer for a minimum period of three(3) years;
ii.    Bachelor degree in any of the following fields:- Fisheries,Zoology,Aquatic Science, Natural Resource Management,Biochemistry,Food Sciences and Technology, Environmental          Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii.    Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution;
iv.    Knowledge of Fisheries Management Policies, Fisheries Act and other related statutes;
v.     Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
vi.    Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
vii.   Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

i.    Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
ii.   Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes;
iii.  Treating the sick animals;
iv.  Advising on good veterinary practices,
v.   Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
vi.  Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare,
vii. Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostics tests.

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

i.    Be in possession of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree from a recognized institution;
ii.   Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
iii.  Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
iv.  Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

i.    Participating in animal heal field demonstrations and agricultural shows;
ii.   Participating in sample collection and dispatch;
iii.  Inspecting livestock ,stock routes;
iv.  Collecting data and writing technical reports;
v.   Demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;
vi.  Carrying out vaccination;
vii. Closed castration,dehorning,eartagging,disbudding,docking,debeaking and hoof trimming;
viii. Carrying out simple treatment of animals;
ix.   Participating in disease search and reporting;
x.    Keeping records on animal breeding, animal health, milk production, dipping data and maintaining dairy units.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must:-

i.    Have a Diploma in any of the following fields:- Animal Health, Animal Health and Production, Environmental Health, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Poultry               Science, Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology or Animal Husbandry from a recognized institution;
ii.   Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
iii.  Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
iv.  Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

i.    Carrying out simple treatment of animals;
ii.    Participating in disease search and reporting;
iii.   Demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;
iv.   Carrying out vaccination;
v.    Underrating closed castrastion,dehorning,de-worming,disbudding,docking,debeaking and hoof trimming;

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

i.    A certificate not less than two(2) years in any of the following fields:- Animal Health, Environmental Health, Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution;
ii.   Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
iii.  Certificate in computer applications’ from a recognized institution;
iv.  Certificate in Artificial Insemination from a recognized institution; and Certificate in Veterinary Public Health or Meat Technology (Candidates with these will have an added            advantage);
v.   Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

i.      Preparing livestock production information;
ii.     Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture and ranching;
iii.    Promoting economic livestock farming;
iv.    Participating in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits.
v.     Participating in collaborative research activities;
vi.    Disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation,             farm planning, gross margins analysis, on-farm feed formulation.
vii.    Implementing livestock production programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle,sheep,goats,pigs,poultry,rabbits,camels,donkeys breeding                     programmes,fodder production and conservation, value addition to livestock products,apiculture,emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions;
viii.   Capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.

Requirements for Appointment

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

i.    Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:- Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management,                       Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized Institution;
ii.   Certificate in compute applications.
iii.  Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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Duties and Responsibilities:

i.     Carrying out practical demonstration relating to livestock production;
ii.    Accompanying Extension Teams during farm visits and farmer training;
iii.   Participating in Field days and Agricultural Shows to disseminate livestock production technologies and information.
iv.   Collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning;
v.    Participating in collaborative research activities;
vi.   Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment.

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

i.    A Diploma in any of the following fields:- Animal production, Dairy Science and Technology, Animal Science, Animal Health and Production, Farm Management, Apiculture or             Range/Natural Resource Management from a recognized Training Institution.
ii.   A Certificate in Computer Applications
iii.  Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

i.    Collecting livestock data and information
ii.    Accompanying Extension Teams during farm visits and farmer training
iii.   Participating in Field days and Agricultural Shows to disseminate livestock production technologies.
iv.   Carrying out practical demonstrations on livestock production technologies and techniques.

Requirements for Appointment

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

i.    A Certificate in any of the following fields:- Animal production, Dairy Science and Technology, Animal Science, Animal Health and Production, Farm Management, Apiculture or         Range/Natural Resource Management from a recognized Training Institution.
ii.   A Certificate in Computer Applications
iii.  Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.