Vacancy title:
Specialist Officers
Jobs at:
Ministry of DefenceDeadline of this Job:
14 November 2021 Â
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The prospective candidates willing to join the Kenya Defence Forces MUST meet the following conditions and academic qualifications:
1. General Conditions
 Be a Kenyan citizen.
 Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID). Additionally; four (4) copies of National Identity Card and PIN Certificate will be required.
 Be within the following age brackets:
2. Between 18 and 26 years for GSO Cadets and General Duty Recruits.
3. Not above 30 years of age for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women with Certificate/Government Trade Test.
4. Not above 39 years of age for Chaplains/Imams and Medical Consultants.
Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
Have no criminal record.
Minimum Height:
Men 60m (5ft 3in).
Women 52m (5ft).
Minimum Weight:
Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb)..
Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb)..
Body Mass Index (BMI) MUST be below 30.
Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.
• Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women should have a minimum of two (2) years practising experience in their field of specialisation from the date of registration with the relevant regulatory/statutory body in Kenya.
Specialist Officers
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o Archivist. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Management & Archiving or Records Management and Archiving or Library and Information Science.
o Chaplaincy. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Islamic studies from a recognized institution. Roman Catholic and Protestant Chaplains must be ordained Ministers and recommended by Episcopal Conference and Archbishop respectively. Imams must be recommended by the Chief Kadhi.
o Dock Master. Must hold a BSc in Nautical Science.
o Education Officer. Must hold a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, English/Literature, Philosophy, Social Science, Research.
o Engineers. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Aeronautical, Aerospace, Astronautics & Space, Space Science & Technology, Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, or MSc/BSc in: Instrumentation & Control, Marine and Survey and Telecommunications.
o Environmental Science. Must hold a Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or any other related field.
o Finance/Business Management. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Public Finance and/or, Procurement.
o Food Science & Technology. Must hold a Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology.
o Information and Communications Technology. Must hold a MSc/BSc in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering (System Admin, Software Developer/Programmers, Web Design, Networking/Fibre Optics, System Audit/Analyst, Information Management/Statistics, Computer Security & Forensics, Information Security & Forensics).
o Mass and Communication. Must hold a Masters/Bachelors degree in: Mass Communications, Multi Media, Broadcast Production, Digital Media and Film Production (TV/Radio Production).
o Legal. Must hold a Bachelor’s of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized University, be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a current and valid Practicing Certificate. Certified Public Secretary (CPS) will be an additional advantage.
o Library. Must hold a MSc or BSc in Library Studies & Information Science.
o Medical. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Microbiology/Analytical Chemistry, Science Laboratory, Dentist, Medicine and Surgery, Medical Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Counselling/Counselling Psychology, Public/Environmental Health, Radiology & Imaging, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
o Medical Consultations: Master’s degree in: Surgery, Orthopaedic, Anaesthesia, Internal Medicine, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist.
o Music. Must hold a Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Music or BEd Music.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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Job application procedure
Interested candidates for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women are advised to apply by logging in
https://applications.mod.go.keÂ
The applications MUST be submitted not later than 14 November 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the print media between 21st to 27th November 2021.
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