Current roles include:
1.Cook III
2. Cook II – 2 Positions
3. Driver II – 4 Posiitons
4. Driver I – 2 Positions
5. Office Messenger – 5 Positions
6. Security Officers – 16 Positions
7. Administration Officer III – 11 Positions
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Cook III
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
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Position ‘D’ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food Production organized by a recognized Institution.
Cook II – 2 Positions
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
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have served in the position of Cook III for at least three (3) years
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Position ‘D’ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food Production organized by a recognized Institution.
- Have attended a course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Institutional food preparation.
Driver II – 4 Posiitons
Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving a motor vehicle as authorized, carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brakes systems, tyre pressure,
- Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems,
- Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle 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 direct appointment to this position, a candidate must have
- Kenya certificate of secondary education mean position D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
- Served in the position of Driver III or its comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years
- a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive.
- Attended a first aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or any other recognized Institution
- A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police and
- At least three (3) years driving experience
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Driver I – 2 Positions
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 the vehicle systems;
- Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned, ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road,
- Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein.
- Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle
Requirements for Appointment
- Kenya certificate of secondary education mean position D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
- Served in the position of Driver II or comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s) the officers i.e., require to drive
- 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 its equivalent from a recognized Institution
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Office Messenger – 5 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
- General Cleanliness
- Messengerial duties
- Any other assigned duties that may be assigned
Requirement for appointment
- Be in possession of Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) mean position D (Plain) from the
- Kenya national examination council;
Security Officers – 16 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
- To enforce various By-Laws and other relevant Act of the County Government as directed by the immediate supervisor in the force command;
- To maintain sanity and order in Busia County towns;
- Managing access control systems and employee and visitors’ identification.
- Co-ordinate and work with other disciplined forces/partners in the National Government to maintain peace and order.
- Responding to emergencies.
- Guarding of the county Government Property.
- Provision of assistance to the public when in need.
- Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the superiors from time to time.
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Position D+(Plus) and above or its approved equivalent.
- Physical fitness test as applicable to the Kenya Police Force or its equivalent plus Medical Certificate.iMinimum entry age of 18-29 years
- Pass in the aptitude test.
- Candidates MUST produce a certificate of good conduct reading no criminal record.
- MUST be prepared to undergo Basic Recruit Training Programme within 3 months of appointment.
- Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on the leadership and integrity
Administration Officer III – 11 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
It will entail administrative duties including general office administration,
- Assets management and inventory.
- Planning office accommodation layout
- Facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other special events
- Facilitating movement of assets
- Ensuring payment of bills
- Collecting and collating data on development projects
- Providing input in the monitoring and evaluation of projects in the county government
- Facilitating general maintenance of buildings and furniture
- Provide input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: –
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- A diploma in the following discipline Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development any Social Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications from a recognized Institution
How to apply:
Mandatory Additional requirements
- All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
- KRA Tax compliance certificate
- Clearance from HELB
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- CRB clearance certificate
All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Monday 24th April, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
