Career Openings at Machakos County Public Service Board

County Government Jobs, Medical, Healthcare, Administration, Secretarial, Agriculture, Agro-Allied, Driving,

Animal Health Assistant II – 20 Position

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• carrying out simple treatment of animals;
• participating in disease search and reporting;
• demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;
• carrying out vaccination;
• undertaking closed castration, dehorning, de-worming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health. Environmental Health, Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution:
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Administration Officer III- 6 Positions

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for: –

• 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;
• 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;
• disseminating information to the public.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

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

Agricultural Officer- 7 Positions

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed in a sub-county to coordinate activities in one of the following areas; Crop Production, Land Development, agricultural extension and Project Management. Further, duties and responsibilities will entail management of information desks within the subcounty.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields:- Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• have a Certificate in computer applications

Support Staff – 4 Positions

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will handle: –

• The Support Staff function will entail undertaking supervision of cleaning and messengerial duties in areas of deployment and undertaking any other related duties.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• A K.C.E Division IV or K.C.S.E certificate Mean Grade D (Plain) or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

Assistant Fisheries Officer III- 4 Positions

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Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will involve:-
• assisting in delivering fisheries extension services including conducting field days and training fishers;
• collecting and compiling fisheries statistical data;
• participating in fish quality assurance activities and marketing; and value addition.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

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

Livestock Production Officer- 3 Positions

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• preparing livestock technical information;
• providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching;
• promoting economic livestock farming; participating in organising extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;
• participating in collaborative research activities;
• 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, camels, donkeys breeding programmes, fodder production and conservation, value addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions; and
• capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, 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 from a recognized institution.

Chief Driver- 3 Positions

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• 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 have;

• Ten (10) years of driving experience
• 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;
• 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;

Cleaning Supervisor I – 2 Positions

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Duties and Responsibilities

• The Support Staff function will entail undertaking supervision of cleaning and messengerial duties in areas of deployment and undertaking any other related duties.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• A K.C.E Division IV or K.C.S.E certificates Mean Grade D (Plain) or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
• Attended a course of not less than or in aggregate of at least one month in any areas.
• 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;

Veterinary Officer

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
• participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes;
• treating sick animals; advising on good veterinary practices;
• collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
• providing advise on animal breeding and welfare;
• undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Laboratory Technician I – 2 Positions

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• preparing media, stains and dyes;
• receiving, recording, packaging, dispatching, analyzing and preserving test samples;
• maintaining biological cultures;
• undertaking disease surveillance activities;
• performing quality assurance tests for vaccine, animal products, inputs, and byproducts;
• maintaining laboratory records and equipment and caring for laboratory animals.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• three (3) years of working experience in Public Service or the Private Sector;
• Certificate in any of the following fields: Laboratory Science, Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution;

Assistant Agricultural Officer III – 2 Positions

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities will involve training and advising farmers on matters related to Crop Production, Land Development, planning and management of demonstration plots.

Requirement for Appointment

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its equivalent; and
• A Diploma in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Food Technology, Agriculture & Home Economics, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Municipal Board Member – Kangundo/ Tala

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the affairs of the municipality;
• Develop and adopt policies, plans, strategies and programmes, and may set targets for delivery of services;
• Formulate and implement an integrated development plan;
• Control land use, land sub-division, land development and zoning by public and private sectors for any purpose, including industry, commerce, markets, shopping and other employment centres, residential areas, recreational areas, parks, entertainment, passenger transport, agriculture, and freight and transit stations within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the municipality as may be delegated by the county government;
• As may be delegated by the county government, promote and undertake infrastructural development and services within the municipality;
• Develop and manage schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant national and county agencies;
• Maintain a comprehensive database and information system of the administration and provide public access thereto upon payment of a nominal fee to be determined by the board;
• Administer and regulate its internal affairs;
• Implement applicable national and county legislation;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Be a citizen of Kenya
• Hold at least a diploma from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Have a distinguished career in a medium-level management position in either the private or public sector
• Hold at least five years post qualification professional experience
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Be ordinarily resident or have a permanent dwelling in the municipality; and
• Carry on business in the Municipality; or
• Have lived in the municipality for at least five years

Deputy Director of Fisheries

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• initiating and implementing of fisheries policies, programmes and strategies;
• monitoring the implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements;
• coordinating the strengthening of fisheries extension services;
• promoting co-operation between the fisheries sector and local/international stakeholders;
• implementation of multilateral projects and programmes.
• undertaking cost effective research to advance the County priorities on fisheries sector;
• promoting fish marketing and value addition;
• harmonizing fisheries technical training in liaison with relevant institutions;
• undertaking, monitoring and evaluation activities in the Directorate.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Fifteen (15) years of working experience in the fisheries sector in Public Service or Private Sector of which five (5) must be in managerial position,
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields;-Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following fields;-Biological Sciences, Natural resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or any other equivalent and relevant degree from a recognized Institution;
• competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programs;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• knowledge of the Fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Act and other related Statutes and international conventions;

Assistant Director, Agriculture

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Organizing Technical workshops, seminars, and Agricultural shows
• Guiding the preparation of technical papers and reports for professional forums
• Providing technical advice and information on Good Agricultural Practices
• Promoting economic crop farming
• Organizing extension activities which include; field days, field demonstrations, and farm visits
• Participating in monitoring and evaluation of Agricultural programmes;

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Twelve (12) years of working experience under relevant position in Public Service or Private Sector of which three (3) must be in managerial position,
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Assistant Office Administrator III

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• 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;
• managing office petty cash;
• handling telephone calls and appointments;
• supervising office cleanliness and undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate 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.)/Computerized Document Processing III;
• Shorthand II (80 w.p.m.);
• Business English II/Communications I;
• Office Practice II;
• Secretarial Duties II;
• Commerce II;
• Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;

Assistant Director, Information Communication Technology

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for: –

• Manage and lead problem solving sessions and diagnostic studies to identify and design ICT solutions that can be utilized by the Department.
• planning, monitoring and evaluating program activities; 
• ensuring ICT goals and objectives are met;
• approving of ICT standards for application;
• liaising with users to ensure that information processing needs are met;  
• reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and reports for implementation;
• management and coordination of the unit;
• providing assistance in the development of ICT strategic plans;
• ensuring that ICT projects are completed within the planned time and budget;
• ensuring that procedures and standards are adhered to;
• ensuring that officers are adequately trained;
• drawing up the budget for the ICT unit;
• procurement of ICT equipment and services

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Twelve (12) years of working experience under relevant position in Public Service or Private Sector of which three (3) must be in managerial position,
• 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
• a Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other/ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution;
• professional ability, initiative, and competence in organizing and directing work. 

Senior Accountant

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For this appointment an officer must have: –

• three (3) years of working experience of in Public Service or Private Sector; a passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualification.

OR

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution and have passed part II of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent.
• Certificate in Computer Applications.

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal attributes and core competences:
Personal Qualities

• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce.
• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to take instructions.
• Good organisational and supervisory skills.

Core Competences

• Team playing skills.
• Accuracy.
• Care for resources.
• Manual dexterity.
• Execution of instructions.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Records Management skills.

Senior Supply Chain Management Officer

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Requirements for Appointment

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be expected to supervise and provide guidance and advice in areas pertaining to Supply Chain Management to officers working under the officer. Specifically, duties will entail:
• assisting in procurement, preparation of procurement plans, market survey and research;
• disposal of stores and equipment in accordance to the laid down regulations and procedures;
• preparation of periodic and annual Supply Chain Management reports/returns.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Six (6) of working experience of which three (3) should be at a Senior position in Public Service or the Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement & Supplies Management, Marketing, Law or their equivalent from a recognized institution.

Principal Administrative Officer

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

• Initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme;
• Managing and supervising the general administrative functions;
• Managing and supervising the general administrative functions;
• Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities;
• Overseeing transport management;
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
• Managing assets and insurance policies.

Requirements for Appointment

For this appointment an officer must have: –

• Eight (8) years of working experience of which three (3) should be in a Managerial position in Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science;
• Certificate in computer applications.

Fisheries Officer

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Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
• receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers;
• analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports;
• assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources;
• undertaking fisheries extension activities; maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries;
• inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms;
• assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields;-Fisheries, zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Laboratory Analyst

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Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be on job training and will work under the guidance of a senior and more experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
• receiving, recording, packaging, dispatching, analyzing and preserving samples;
• preparing media, stains and dyes;
• maintaining biological cultures;
• caring for laboratory animals;
• undertaking disease surveillance activities;
• performing vaccine, animal products and byproducts quality assurance tests;
• calibrating laboratory equipment;
• standardizing laboratory procedures and writing reports.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields:- Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Applied Biology, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology in any of the following fields: (Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology Civil Engineering, Civil) from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Interested and qualified persons are requested fill the Online application form accessible from Machakos County Public Service Board Portal through the following link: http:// machakos.go.ke/jobs
Note that all applications must be submitted electronically.
Applicants should upload scanned copies of their Academic certificates, Professional Certificates and National Identification Cards. Interested and qualified candidates must apply on or before 13th June 2023 by 5 PM.

Note: The Shortlisted Candidates will be required to:

• Provide copies of academic and professional certificates certified by the issuing institutions.
• Produce originals of their National identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and 
• transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. 
• Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included. 
• County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified? Go to Machakos County Public Service Board on to apply