Counselling Psychologist
Dock Master
Nursing Officer
Engineers
IT Officer
Dentist
Pharmacist
Finance Officer
Accounting Officers
Library & Information Officer
Technician
Lawyer
Physical Training Officer
Journalist
Public Health Officer
General Service Officer Cadet
Servicemen/ Women
Qualifications
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Must hold at least a Bachelor’s
degree in Counselling Psychology.
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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.
Dock Master
Qualifications
·
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in
Nautical Science.
·
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.
Engineers
Qualifications
·
Must hold at least a Bachelor of
Science degree in Aeronautical, Electrical & Electronics,
Telecommunication, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical, Marine, Biomedical,
Naval Architecture and Mechatronics Engineering and be registered with the
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
·
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.
IT Officer
Qualifications
·
Must hold at least a Bachelor of
Science degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software
Engineering/Networking. Certification in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and
Ethical hacking or Information Security analysis will be added advantage.
·
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.
Dentist
Qualifications
·
Must hold at least a Bachelor’s
degree in Dental Surgery and be registered with the 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.
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.
Finance Officer
Qualifications
·
Must hold at least a Bachelor of
Commerce (Finance/Accounting option).
·
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.
Accounting Officers
Qualifications
·
Must hold at least a Bachelor of
Commerce (Finance/Accounting option).
·
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.
Library & Information Officer
Qualifications
·
Must hold at least Bachelor’s degree
in Library and Information Science.
·
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.
Technician
Qualifications
·
A minimum mean grade of C (Plain) in
KCSE, a relevant Diploma or above from a recognized Institution and be
registered with the relevant statutory bodies, where applicable.
Lawyer
Qualifications
·
Must hold at least a Bachelor of Laws
(LLB) degree from a recognized University, be an Advocate of the High Court of
Kenya, hold a current and valid practicing certificate with at least two (2)
years practicing experience. Experience in litigation will be an added
advantage.
·
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.
Physical Training Officer
Qualifications
·
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in
Sports Science or Bachelor of Education (Physical Education).
·
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.
Journalist
Qualifications
·
Must hold at least a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Communication majoring either in Broadcast Production or Public
Relations with at least two (2) years working experience.
·
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.
Public Health Officer
Qualifications
·
Must hold at least a Bachelor of
Science degree in Public Health/Environmental Science.
·
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.
Servicemen/ Women
Qualifications
·
Must hold a minimum mean grade of D
(plain) in KCSE.
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.
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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
Detailed CV which should include Weight and Height
AND
Clear photocopies of relevant academic certificates,
professional body membership certificate 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 27th
November 2019. Candidates who will be shortlisted
for Specialist Officers shall be notified through the print media from 16th
to 20th December 2019 and Tradesmen/Women shall be
notified through the print media from 23rd
t0 29th December 2019. All candidates who applied
earlier MUST apply AFRESH.