Clerical Officer and Senior Support Staff Jobs in Kenya

Turkana County Government

County Public Service Board

The Turkana County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:



Clerical Officer
Job Group 'G'
1 Post

The Officer shall be based in Nairobi and will be answerable to the office Administrative officer.

Requirements for appointment
·                     Be a Kenyan citizen;
·                     Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) mean grade C- or its equivalent;
·                     Proficiency in computer applications;
·                     Accounts background will be an added advantage

Duties and responsibilities

He/she will be assigned clerical duties under close supervision and guidance of a senior officer and will be subjected to regular checks and verification.

Specific duties will include:
·                     Verify compiled statistical records for accuracy;
·                     Processing of statistics/data
·                     Prepare of agenda for regular office meetings
·                     Maintain stores records and office equipment inventory;
·                     Assist in planning office accommodation layout.
·                     Sorting, filing and dispatching of letters;
·                     Maintaining an efficient filing system;
·                     Compute statistical record based on routine or special sources of information;
·                     Prepare payment vouchers;
·                     Compiling data and drafting routine letters;
·                     Safe custody of invoices, receipts and other records
·                     Prepare of estimates of expenditure on general office services.
·                     Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time;

Terms of service: 
·                     Permanent and pensionable
·                     Salary Scale: Kshs. 16, 692 - 21,304 pm,
·                     House allowance Kshs.3, 500
·                     Commuter allowance: Kshs.4, 000.

Senior Support Staff
2 Posts
Job Group 'E'

The Officers shall be based in Nairobi and will be answerable to the office Administrative officer.

Requirements for appointment
·                     Be a Kenyan citizen;
·                     Be in a possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) mean grade C- or its equivalent;
·                     Proficiency in computer applications;
·                     Duties and Responsibilities
·                     Making and serving of office tea;
·                     Ensuring cleanliness of offices;
·                     Performing messengerial duties;
·                     Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time;

Terms of Service:
·                     Permanent and pensionable
·                     Salary Scale: Kshs.11,370 - Kshs. 13,140 pm
·                     House Allowance: Kshs.2, 900
·                     Commuter allowance: Kshs.3, 000.

How to Apply

Written applications, CV’s, copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board
Turkana County
P.O. Box 05-30500
Lodwar

OR delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road Opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway.

To reach the office before the close of business on 20th June, 2014

Important information to all candidates;
·                     Applicants are advised to apply for only one position
·                     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
·                     Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification

·                     Women and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply