Catering Manager
The Catering Manager will be responsible to the Head of Department,
Administration for provision of quality catering services in the Hospital.
Responsibilities
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Setting performance targets and
ensuring that they are achieved.
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Ensuring availability of adequate
food supplies all the time.
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Organizing and managing of Hospital
catering services.
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Maintaining catering facilities in
the Hospital.
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Preparing expenditure estimates for
the unit and ensuring proper utilization of the funds allocated.
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Ensuring proper utilization and
maintenance of office equipment and other supplies in the unit.
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Spearheading culture change to
improve the Hospital image.
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Promoting the Hospital Occupational
Health and Safety initiatives.
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Coordinating quality assurance
activities in the unit.
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Preparing reports on the operations
of the unit.
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Effective supervision, training and
development of staff.
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Enforcing regulatory/statutory
requirements.
Qualifications
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Masters degree in Hospitality
Management, Hotel and Catering Management or Institutional management from a
recognised institution.
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Served in the grade of Deputy
Catering Manager for a minimum period of three (3) years in a large
organization.
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Senior Management course lasting not
less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
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Member of the Hotel keepers and
Caterers Association.
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Certificate in Computer applications
from a recognized institution.
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Demonstrated merit and ability as
reflected in work performance.
Marketing & Communication Officer
The Marketing & Communication
Officer I will be responsible to the Resource Mobilization Manager for the
development, execution and management of the marketing plan for the Hospital.
Responsibilities
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Participating in preparing resource
mobilization campaign strategies.
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Nurturing and enriching all external
perceptions of the Hospital and growth to gain public good will.
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Ensuring all the Hospital needs are
communicated in a strategic manner.
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Profiling the prospect companies in
consultation with the Resource Mobilization Manager.
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Preparing, planning and designing the
resource mobilization publicity material to maximize brand promotion
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Managing and constantly updating the
website with the projects progress status and emerging needs of the hospital
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Ensuring availability of souvenirs to
be used to acknowledge and appreciate the partners
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Participating in the development of
marketing and communication policy and relevant standard operating procedures
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Preparing and presenting quarterly
reports to the Deputy Director, Affiliation and Institutional development
Qualifications
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A Bachelors degree in Marketing. MBA
will be an added advantage.
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At least three (3) years experience
in Marketing.
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Proven track record in delivering
successful marketing campaigns.
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Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
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Proficiency in Computer applications
from a recognized institution.
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Ability to work in a multi-ethnic
environment with a sensitivity and respect for diversity.
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Ability to work independently and as
part of a team.
Registered
Clinical Officer
The Registered Clinical Officer II
will be responsible to the Senior Registered Clinical Officer for the
management of clinical services in the Hospital.
Responsibilities
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Planning, examining and conducting
primary health care activities.
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Diagnosing and treating patient’s
ailment in the outpatients/clinics.
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Undertaking clinical work in the
respective areas of deployment.
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Teaching students attached to the
hospital.
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Supervising and counselling staff
engaged on routine patients’ care.
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Giving support and health education
to patients.
Qualification
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A Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a
recognized institution.
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Must have a Higher Diploma in the
respective area of specialization from a recognized institution.
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At least three (3) years relevant
experience in a NHIF accredited health facility.
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Be in possession of Kenya Certificate
of Secondary Education (KSCE), mean grade C, with at least C in Biology,
English or Kiswahili and a C- in any other two science subjects.
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Registration with Kenya Clinical
Officers Association/ clinical council of Kenya.
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Must have a valid practicing licence.
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Certificate in Computer applications
from a recognized institution.
Grants Management Officer
The Grants Management Officer I will
be responsible to the Deputy Director, Affiliation & Institutional
Development for identifying and developing strategies to optimize the grants
administration process.
Responsibilities
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Managing and supporting the grants
requirement and implementation for the organization.
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Directly involve in grant writing by
coordinating with grant coordinators.
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Research for effective and authentic
funding opportunities having a lawful registration and proven track record.
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Implementing grants according to the
operational and financial needs of the hospital.
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Supervising the fund raising team to
ensure proper coordination.
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Preparing financial or budget plans
in liaison with finance department in accordance with project requirement.
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Monitoring resource mobilized
projects and generating reports.
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Maintaining records of all funds
received and providing monthly updates.
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Monitoring interventions and programs
funded by donors to ensure compliance with donor guidelines.
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Assisting in evaluating the financial
administration of donor programs.
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Overseeing the preparation and timely
submission of grant applications and amendments.
Qualifications
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Degree in Business Administration
from a recognized university. Possession of CPA (K) will be an added
advantage.
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At least three (3) years experience
in a related field.
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Demonstrate experience in writing
grant proposals and reports to both Government and Private funding sources.
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Experience in interpreting requests
for proposals reporting cycles and funding guidelines.
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Experience in coordinating grant
development teams.
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Experience in developing and
monitoring budgets.
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Proficiency in Computer applications
from a recognized institution.
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Ability to work in a multi-ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
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Ability to work independently and as
part of a team.
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Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
Medical Social Worker II
The Medical Social Worker II
will be responsible to the Senior Medical Social Worker for co-ordination of
Medical Social work activities in the wards and clinics.
Responsibilities
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Provide psycho- social support to
patients and their relatives.
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Counselling of Patients and
relatives.
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Placement of abandoned patients
through networking with other social support Agencies.
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Supervision and guidance of students
on attachment.
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Plan and organize post
hospitalisation care and support.
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Participate in home based care
programs and rehabilitation of patients and relatives.
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Repatriation of stranded patients.
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Protecting patients and support staff
by adhering to Infection Control Protocols.
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Supporting quality Assurance / OSHE
initiatives in the Department
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Ensuring compliance with the set
standard operating procedures
Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in any of the
following disciplines: Sociology, Social work, Psychology, Mental health,
Counselling, Anthropology or equivalent qualification from a recognised
institution.
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At least two (2) years work
experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
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Certificate in Computer applications
from a recognized institution.
Liaison
Officer
The Liaison Officer I will be
responsible to the Resource Mobilization Manager for the co-ordination of
resource mobilization activities in the Hospital.
Responsibilities
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Deputizing Resource Mobilization
Manager.
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Participating in partnership
establishment and collaborations on behalf of the Hospital.
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Marketing the hospital programmes and
project including Kenyatta Prime Care
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Center especially building corporate
clients for the hospital.
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Identifying funding opportunities for
the hospital.
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Advising the unit on clinical/nursing
aspects during establishment of structures or infrastructures within the
hospital.
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Developing communication and
marketing initiatives both internal and external.
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Performing any other responsibilities
as determined and deemed necessary by Management.
Qualifications
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A Bachelors degree from a recognized
university .
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Post graduate degree in either
Communication, Marketing, Project Management.
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Possession of a Master of Business
Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage
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At least three (3) years of
experience in related field.
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Knowledge and competence in
project/programme activities and funding processes.
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Have significant experience in
working with corporate bodies and networking.
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Proficiency in computer application
from a recognized institution.
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Ability to work independently and as
part of a team.
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Experience in Project development,
monitoring and evaluation.
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Excellent report writing skills.
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Ability to work in a multi-ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Medical
Specialists
The Medical Specialist II
will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department and will
be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
Responsibilities
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Performing clinical procedures and
making decisions on patients’ management in the area of specialization.
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Conducting regular Ward Rounds.
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Responding to consultations from
other clinical specialties.
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Conducting specialist out-patient
clinics.
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Participating in assessment of
patients as may be required by the Hospital Management.
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Participating in research, teaching
and supervising the performance of both medical and non-medical staff as well
as post-graduate students.
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Participating in preparation of
annual budgets for the department.
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Participating in Administrative
activities of the department.
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Participating in delivery of hospital
strategic plan and performance contract.
Qualifications
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Masters Degree in Medicine (Mmed)
from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University.
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At least one sub-specialization or
interest in Gastroentology.
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Proven experience of not less than
one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
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Specialist Recognition and retention
Certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board of Kenya.
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Evidence of research and at least two
(2) professional publications in reputable local or international journals on
particular scientific findings/practices in the relevant field.
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Certificate in computer operations
from a recognized institution.
Medical Officer
The Medical Officer I will
be responsible to the Head, CCU for provision of quality health care services
to clients.
Responsibilities
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Providing quality emergency medical
care service.
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Managing a wide range of medical and
health care services.
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Providing health education and
control measures for preventable diseases and injuries.
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Carrying out and implementing
research projects in collaboration with medical specialists.
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Ensuring efficient and effective
management of resources.
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Providing formal and informal
training to other health personnel.
Qualifications
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A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor
of Surgery (MBchB) degree from a recognized university.
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A current practicing license from the
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (Kenya).
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A current retention certificate by
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (Kenya).
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Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) will be an
added advantage.
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At least one (1) year post
registration experience in a NHIF accredited health facility.
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Certificate in Computer applications
from a recognized institution.
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This position is on a three (3) year
renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.
Medical
Engineering Technologist
The Deputy Chief Medical Engineering
Technologist will be responsible to the Chief Medical Engineering Technologist
(Engineer) for the efficient management and control of the Biomedical
Engineering Department.
Responsibilities
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Undertaking health technology
assessments.
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Installing, maintaining and repairing
high technology medical equipment/plant and furniture.
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Supervising installations and
commissioning/decommissioning of high technology medical equipment and plants.
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Supervising medical engineering
works.
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Preparing planned preventive
maintenance schedule.
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Ensuring quality of medical equipment
in terms of performance and safety.
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Providing specifications on
procurement of appropriate medical equipment.
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Maintaining and disseminating
information on medical engineering services.
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Training users on use and maintenance
of medical equipment.
Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in Biomedical or its
accepted equivalent from a recognized institution.
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Proven experience of at least three
(3) years at the position of Chief Medical Engineering Technologist or
equivalent position in a large organization.
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Certificate in Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
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Registered by a regulatory body or
have a certificate of competence from the
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Association of Medical Engineering of
Kenya (AMEK) or any other relevant body.
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Certificate in computer application
skills from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
Those interested in applying for the declared vacancies and meet
the job specifications are required to apply online and MUST submit a hard copy
of the Hospital application form available in the website with copies of
certificates and testimonials on or before 5pm on 17th October 2017 to the
address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity
employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
Please visit our website www.knh.or.ke for full profile of all the
advertised positions and the
Hospital application form and also the link to apply online.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must
present the following
documents during the interview:-
documents during the interview:-
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A certificate of good conduct from
the National Police Service
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EACC Clearance
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Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
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HELB Compliance
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KRA Tax Compliance