Government Jobs in Kenya - Ministry Of Defence

Pharmacist


Qualifications
·         Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.

·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Nursing Officer
Qualifications
·         Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Medical Officer
Qualifications
·         Must hold at least a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and be registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

General Service Officer Cadet
Qualifications

·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one Science subject.
·         The training period for this category will cover three (3) years leading to a BSc in Military Science and Security Studies upon completion.
General Conditions
·         Be Kenyan citizen with no dual citizenship.
·         Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card. (4 Copies of National Identity Card and PIN certificate)
·         Age – between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen/women with Certificate/Government Trade Test, not above 30 years for Specialist Officers, Tradesmen/women with Diploma, and not above 39 years for Chaplains/Imams.
·         Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
·         Have no criminal record.
·         Minimum Height:
(a) Men 1.60m (5ft 3in).
(b) Women 1.52m (5ft).
·         Minimum Weight:
(a) Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
(b) Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
·         Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.
How to Apply
Clear photocopies of relevant academic certificates and current National Identity Card (ID) MUST be attached to the application and be addressed to the:
Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces
(Personnel and Logistics)
Ministry of Defence
Defence Headquarters
Ulinzi House
P O Box 40668 – 00100
NAIROBI
The applications to reach the addressee on or before 7th November 2019. Candidates who will be shortlisted for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women shall be notified through the print media from 17th to 23rd November 2019.