Recruitment at Machakos County Public Service Board
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Massive Recruitment at Machakos County Public Service Board
Deadline of these Jobs: 04 January 2023
Machakos County, nicknamed 'Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.

Economist II

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/006

Duties and Responsibilities

  • providing economic planning data; economic  analysis; formulation of development strategies; identification, preparation and evaluation of  development projects and programmes and monitoring of their implementation; conducting  feasibility studies, determining project viability and setting project priorities: collection, 
  • collation and analysis of data relating to production and marketing of agricultural/industrial products
  • computerization and analysis of data: writing and submitting reports on specific assignments; and control and supervision of technical and other supporting staff.

Requirements for Appointment

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

  • A minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Economics, or Economics  and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized university/institution; or
  • A minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in any of the subjects enumerated at (i) above with a bias towards Computer Science, Operations Research.  Survey Techniques and Demographic Techniques from a recognized  university/institution; or
  • A minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized university/institution; or
  • A postgraduate Bachelor of Philosophy degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi or equivalent institution or a post graduate diploma or Masters degree in  subjects enumerated at (i)-(iii) above

Hospitality Officer I

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/007

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordination of training of staff working under him/her
  • carrying out training needs assessments yearly
  • developing standard operating procedures
  • enforcing the use of standard operating procedures
  • continuous monitoring of the use of standard operating procedures
  • ensuring smooth inter-sectional relations; and 
  • ensuring training projections are done annually.

Requirements for Appointment 

  • Bachelors degree in either Hotel and Catering Management or Hotel and Hospitality  Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and certificate in computer applications.
  • served satisfactorily in the grade of Hospitality Officer II/Head House  keeper/Chef/Head Waiter for a period of not less than three (3) years;
  • certificate lasting not less than one (1) year in any of the following disciplines; Food Production, Food and Beverage Service and Sales, Housekeeping and Laundry or  equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • attended Supervisory Development or Management Skills Development course  from a recognized institution;
  • attended an induction course lasting not less than one (1) month; and
  • demonstrated ability and merit as reflected in work performance and results

3 Public Communication Officers I

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/008

Duties and Responsibilities

  • gathering information on programmes and significant events 
  • editing stories on topical issues in a specific sectoral area
  • liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern
  • scheduling interviews with Government officials: and 
  • managing assigned projects and programmes under the guidance of the head of the  Unit/Section.

Requirements for Appointment

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

  • Be in possession of a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass  Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social  Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized  University/Institution;
  • Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;  and
  • Be proficient in computer applications

Hospitality Officer II

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/009

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitoring and reviewing hospitality policies and procedures.
  • Overall coordination of hospitality services
  • Ensuring adherence by all staff to safety and environmental measures
  • Ensuring maintenance of quality in all hospitality services.

Requirements for Appointment 

  • Certificate in either hotel/ catering management, hospitality or tourism management  or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership and administrative ability in a  reputable housekeeping /catering institution
  • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

4 Administraton Officers III

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/010 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Planning of office accommodation and layout;
  • Facilitating transport and travelling services;
  • Maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;
  • Ensuring payment of utility bills;
  • Facilitating movement of assets:
  • Facilitating general maintenance of buildings and furniture; and 
  • Facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other special events.
  • Collecting and collating data on developmental activities; and
  • Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level;

Requirements for Appointment

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

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

2 Chief Driver

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/011

Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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;

  • 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;
  • attended 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;
  • 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;

Supply Chain Management Assistant III

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/012

Duties and Responsibilities

  • issuing and receiving stores
  • assisting in stock taking, reconciliation, preparation and maintenance of records.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of: -

  • a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (minus) with a  minimum of C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili or its equivalent  qualification from a recognized Institution; and
  • a Diploma (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a  recognized Institution

Assistant Housekeeper

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/013

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.

Assistant Housekeeper I

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/014 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • overseeing the cleanliness and maintenance of rooms
  • care and maintenance of furnishings, equipment and linen
  • reporting any defects in the guest rooms to the supervisor
  • ensuring that proper work procedures are followed when handling guest laundry; and 
  • filling in the occurrence book as required.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

  • be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade  â€˜C’ (minus); and
  • have attended a course lasting not less than one (1) year and awarded a Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry or its equivalent qualification from a recognized  institution

Senior Driver

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/015

Duties and Responsibilities

  • driving a vehicle as authorized
  • carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems,  tyre pressure etc.
  • detecting and reporting malfunctioning of 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. In addition, the officer will guide and advise  junior drivers.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • served in the grade of Driver I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • passed Occupational Trade Test 1 for Drivers;
  • a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the 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;
  • attended 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;
  • attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St.John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT)  or any other recognized Institution

Artisan I

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/016 

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will include improvement works, more complex repairs and maintenance works and  routine checks in line with their area of specialization (Carpentry, Masonry, Welding, 
Painting and Plumbing).

Requirements for Appointment 

  • For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
  • a Government Test Certificate Grade III in the relevant trade area (Carpentry,  Masonry, Welding, Painting and Plumbing)

9 Clerical Officer II

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/017

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collecting statistical records
  • carrying out transactions related to accounts or personnel information
  • filing receipts
  • receiving, filing and dispatching correspondence
  • preparing Pay Change Advices (PCAs)
  • preparing initial documents for issuance of stores
  • photocopying and scanning documents
  • indexing of documents and records
  • checking general office cleaning; and 
  • keeping safe custody of equipment, documents and records.

Requirements for Appointment

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

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its  equivalent qualification; and
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Cook II Group ‘F’

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/018

Duties and Responsibilities

  • assembling food supplies and equipment for daily preparation
  • preparing raw foods for cooking
  • cleaning equipment used in production
  • maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleaning of kitchen, and its surroundings
  • setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production; and 
  • reporting on any defective equipment.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • served in the grade of Cook III for at least three (3) years;
  • attended an induction course lasting not less than two (2) weeks; and
  • demonstrated knowledge and skills in institutional food preparation

Cook II Group ‘E’

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/019

Duties and Responsibilities

  • preparation of raw foods for cooking
  • cleanliness of equipment used in production
  • maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleaning of the kitchen and its surroundings
  • setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production; and 
  • alerting the supervisor of any defective equipment.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade 'D' plain or its  equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
  • Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service 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 other recognized institution

4 Cleaning Supervisor III

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/020

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.S.E Mean Grade D (plain) or any other approved equivalent qualifications from  a recognized Institution and 
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

5 Driver III

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/021

Duties and Responsibilities

  • driving a motor vehicle as authorized
  • carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's 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.

Requirements for Appointment 

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 the class(es) of  vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
  • attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John  Ambulance or Kenya Institute Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or its  equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
  • passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective Department;
  • a valid Certificate Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
  • at least two (2) years driving experience

2 Support Staff I

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/022

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.S.E certificate or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a  recognized Institution.

Support Staff II

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/023

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.S.E certificate or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a  recognized Institution.

Senior Legal Officer (County Solicitor)

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/025

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • undertaking research on assigned legal issues 
  • analyzing research data and compiling reports
  • preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; and
  • liaising with the County Law Office and advising on various legal policy issues.

Requirement for Appointment

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

  • served in the grade of Legal Officer I or comparable and relevant position in the  Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university; (a Masters' degree  will be an added advantage)
  • Must be a holder of a current practicing certificate and be an up-to-date member of  The Law Society of Kenya;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
  • Fulfill other duties of the office as may be determined by the County Public Service  Board and the Executiv
  • proficiency in computer applications;

Director Quality Assurance & Efficiency Monitoring

Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/026

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • overseeing complex efficiency monitoring assignments; and 
  • being responsible for the efficient organization, coordination, control and  supervision of the section’s operations. 
  • In addition, the officer will ensure that the reports prepared are timely and of high  quality.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

  • served in the grade of Deputy Director of Efficiency of Monitoring or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Masters degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business  Administration, Management, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource  Management/Development Valuation, Construction Management, Engineering,  Supplies Management, Law or any relevant qualification from a recognized  Institution; 
  • attended a management course lasting for not less than four (4) weeks from  recognized Institution; and 
  • demonstrated professional and managerial competence in undertaking efficiency monitoring work.
Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 04 January 2023
Duty Station: Several locations
Posted: 27-12-2022
No of Jobs: 20
Start Publishing: 27-12-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 27-12-2066
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