Career Opportunities at Busia County Government

Job Details

• A diploma in civil engineering from a recognized institution; and
• Must have a KCSE mean grade minimum C plain with KCSE C- in both Mathematics and Physics.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

 In charge of road construction site;

• Supervision and control of road works in the officer’s area of jurisdiction.
• Assisting in the selection and location of suitable materials for road works.
• Preparation and maintenance of master rolls, pay sheets, store ledger tools plant ledgers, log sheets and tickets, daily activity cards and any other records
• Preparation of work plans and progress reports.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission
• Certificate of good conduct from the police

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• Served in the grade of the office Administrative Assistant II for a minimum period of three (3) years
• 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;
• Business education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)in the following subjects:
  • Typewriting III (50 w.p.m) /Computerized Documents Processing III;
  • Business English III/Communication I;
  • Office practice I;
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office management III or Office administration Management III

OR

• Craft Certificate in secretarial studies from KNEC
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution and Shown merit

Responsibilities

• Taking oral dictation; word and data processing;
• Managing e-office;
• Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;
• Maintaining an up to date filling system in the office; operating office equipment:
• Managing office protocol;
• Managing office petty cash; handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Supervising office cleanliness and
• Undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission
• Certificate of good conduct from the police

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Job Details

• 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;

• • Typewriting III (50 w.p.m) /Computerized Documents Processing III;
  • Business English III/Communication I;
  • Office practice I;
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office management III or Office administration Management III

OR

 Craft Certificate in secretarial studies from KNEC

• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution 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 filling system in the office; operating office equipment: managing office protocol;
• Managing office petty cash; handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Supervising office cleanliness and undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission
• Certificate of good conduct from the police

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• Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer Application skills from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and formulating patient’s treatment plan
• Maintaining records and data relating to patients;
• Collecting data for operational research;
• Sensitizing the community on occupational therapy issues; and
• Preparing periodic reports

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission
• Certificate of good conduct from the police

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• A Diploma in architecture from recognized institution.
• Must have KCSE C- (Minus).

Responsibilities

• providing architectural drawing and assisting the architect when assigned or required
• Preparation of specifications; and assisting in the preparation of payment certificates.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission

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• Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following fields:-Food Science, Home Economics,Agriculture,Horticulture,Agriculture Economics, Natural Resources Management, Agribusiness Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Management of information desks within the County.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission
• Certificate of good conduct from the police

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For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement (s) for class (es) of vehicle (s) an officer is required to drive
• Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
• 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
• Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective Ministry/Department
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• At least two (2) years driving experience.

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;
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles 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.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission
• Certificate of good conduct from the police

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• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C-(Minus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and
• Certificate in computer application

Responsibilities

• Compiling statistical records;
• Sorting, filing and dispatching letters;
• Maintaining an efficient filing system;
• Processing appointments, promotions, discipline, transfers and other related duties in human resource management;
• Computation of financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information; Preparing payment vouchers; and
• Compiling data and drafting simple letters.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission
• Certificate of good conduct from the police

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• Certificate in either Fisheries management, Natural Resource Management or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the provision of fisheries extension services;
• Collecting fisheries statistical date;
• Maintaining fish farms and hatcheries; and
• Assisting in ensuring hygienic fish handling at fish landing sites, markets and farms.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission
• Certificate of good conduct from the police

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Job Details

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- 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; and
• certificate in computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Preparing livestock technical information;
• Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching;
• Promoting economic livestock farming; participating in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits; Participating in collaborative research activities;
• Collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis;
• Disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of Livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis on farm feed formulation; implementing livestock production programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, mating programmes, fodder production and conservation, value addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging Livestock Programmes and other animal husbandry practices; and Capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption commission
• Certificate of good conduct from the police