New Job Opportunities at The Kisumu National Polytechnic

1. Pharmaceutical Technician 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare learning materials and carry out instructions to learners during practical lessons.
• Supporting pharmacological services
• Maintaining records by recording and filing the prescriptions.
• Sorting, stocking and labelling medications and monitoring inventory.
• Complying with rules, regulations and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or authorized personnel

Requirements:

• A Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology holder from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• Registration Certificate issued by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and a valid license by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and
• A 3-year working experience in the relevant field must be well conversant in pharmacy compounding, quality analysis of drugs& analytical techniques in pharmaceutical chemistry, experimental techniques in pharmacology and drug inventory management.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Good communication skills and Teaching Skills
• Experience in inventory management and Animal Husbandry will be an added advantage.

2.Nutrition and Dietetics Technician 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare learning materials and carry out instructions to learners during practical lessons.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or authorized personnel

Requirements:

• KCSE Mean grade of C- (C minus) and above
• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetic Management from an institution recognized by the Kenya Nutritionists & Dieticians Institute (KNDI).
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Nutritionists & Dieticians Institute (KNDI) and a valid license up to date.
• Should be well conversant with meal planning and production; Food processing and preservation, Food inventory and machine inventory management.
• Good communication skills and Teaching Skills.
• Have a valid Food Handlers Certificate from a recognized public hospital.
• Working experience of at least one year.
• Proficiency in computer application skills
• Experience in inventory management and Animal Husbandry will be an added advantage

3. Plumbing Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all plumbing repairs and maintenance works.
• Prepare learning materials and carry out instructions to learners during practical lessons.
• Keep inventory and records of all tools and equipment.
• Ensure maintenance and compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
• Offer technical support in workshops.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or authorized personnel

Requirements:

• Diploma in Building Technology or other relevant disciplines
• Craft Certificate in Plumbing will be an added advantage.
• At least a one-year experience in plumbing work.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage

4.Masonry Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings and construction blueprints.
• Prepare learning materials and carry out instructions to learners during practical lessons.
• Perform repairs and maintenance works.
• Undertake work as per requirements and specifications.
• Complete projects within specified time and budget
• Keep inventory and records of all tools and equipment.
• Offer technical support in workshops.
• Ensure maintenance and compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or authorized personnel

Requirements:

• Diploma in Building Technology or other relevant disciplines
• Craft Certificate in Masonry will be an added advantage
• At least one year experience in masonry work.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage

5. Carpentry Technician 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance and carpentry work
• Operate carpentry and joinery equipment
• Prepare learning materials and carry out instructions to learners during practical lessons.
• Keep inventory and records of all tools and equipment.
• Ensure maintenance and compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
• Offer technical support in workshops and determine equipment specifications for the workshops.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or authorized personnel

Requirements:

• Diploma in Building Technology or other relevant disciplines
• Craft Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery will be an added advantage
• At least one year experience in a reputable carpentry workshop
• Ability to read and interpret relevant drawings
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage

6. Painting and Decorations Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out Painting and Decorations maintenance work
• Prepare learning materials and carry out instructions to learners during practical lessons.
• Keep inventory and records of all tools and equipment.
• Ensure maintenance and compliance with health and safety standards at all times.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Building Technology or other relevant disciplines
• Craft Certificate in paint and decoration works will be an added advantage
• At least two years experience in painting and decoration works.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage

7.Information Communication Technology Officer

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of end user workstation.
• Ensure network security through deployment and maintenance of firewall, cryptography system to help prevent hackers, viruses and other malicious software.
• Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, process and service record.
• Conduct testing and development of disaster recovery plans to detect faults, minimize malfunctions and back-up systems as it relates to network functionality.
• Ensure network performance through network monitoring and analysis, performance tuning and troubleshooting network problems.
• Administer and maintain end user accounts, permission, access rights and ensure network connectivity of all workstation.
• Responsible for the configuration and installation of network software packages to ensure the network is updated with the current version of the software supported by the vendor to enhance network security

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Mathematics & Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Communication Technology , Business Information Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum period of three (3) years works experience.

Method of Application

Interested applicants who strictly meet the requirements are invited to visit the institution’s website and strictly submit their applications online via the link below; You will also be required to upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter, clearly quoting the subject area you are applying for in the subject line and explaining your suitability against the essential criteria on the job profile.

Applications close on Friday 2nd December 2022 The cover letter should be clearly addressed to:

The Chief Principal/Council Secretary
The Kisumu National Polytechnic
P.O. Box 143- 40100,
Kisumu

Interested and qualified? USE THIS GOOGLE FORMS LINK to apply