State Department for Roads Entry Level Positions

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.

State Department for Roads

Engineer [II] – Mechanical

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) a Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in any of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;  and
(ii)  registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre.  An Engineer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Engineer. Duties and responsibilities include:-

i)  taking part in preparation of designs and drawings for manufacturing of mechanical components;
ii)  taking part in fabrication of tools, equipment and machine/plant/vehicle components;
iii)  repairing and maintenance of vehicle, plant and equipment;
iv)  carrying out inspection and testing of vehicles, plant, machines and equipment;
v)  taking part in installations, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery in workshops;
vi)  identifying vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment for relocation, repair, replacement, overhaul and disposal;
vii)  carrying out tests, valuation and inspection of vehicles, plant and equipment;
viii)  supervising examinations and grade/trade tests for drivers and plant operators;
ix)  taking part preparation of general layout drawings and shop flow organization workshops;
x)  collecting and collating data for research;
xi)  collecting and compiling data on inventory of vehicles, plant and equipment throughout their life cycle; and
xii)  taking part in preparation of maintenance and serviceability schedules for vehicles and plant machinery and preparing reports.

Lecturer [II] – K.I.H.B.T

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i)  a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Mechatronics Engineering, Architecture or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii)  registration by relevant professional body as a graduate.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade into the Lecturer’s cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision of a more senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include: –

(i)  preparing schemes of work, teaching materials and aids;
(ii)  lecturing and demonstrating concepts in the area of specialization;
(iii)  taking part in setting and marking of course work and examinations in the area of specialization;
(iv)  taking part in conduction and assessment of practical projects for the trainees;
(v)  participating in extra-curricular activities for trainees;
(vi)  participating in guidance and counseling of trainees;
(vii)  collecting and collating trainee progress records; and taking part in follow up of trainees on attachment.

Instructor III – KIHBT

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i)  Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Construction Plant Engineering, Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Building Construction, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
OR
(ii)  Technician Il and Ill (KNEC) Certificate in the relevant field;

(iii)  Registration by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) as a Candidate Engineering Technician;
OR
(iv)  Registration by any other relevant professional body;

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities entail: –

(i)  preparing schemes of work;
(ii)  instructing trainees in the area of specialization;
(iii)  preparing course materials in area of specialization;
(iv)  conducting practical work for trainees in area of specialization;
(v)  manning a training workshop or laboratory; and  preparing machines, tools, equipment, training aids for use in the instructional field

Registered Nurse [III]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;-

(i)  a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
(ii)  a Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
(iii)  a Valid practising license from Nursing Council of Kenya;

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities include:-

(i)  assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
(ii)  providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/Students and community on identified health needs;
(iii)  referring patients and students appropriately;
(iv)  facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
(v)  maintaining records on patients/students health condition and care;
(vi)  ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data.

Library Assistant [III]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Library and Information Science; Library and Information Studies; or Library, Archives and Records Management from a recognized institution;

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities include;-

(i)  accessioning, stamping and labelling of the acquired information resources;
(ii)  shelving and shelf arrangement;
(iii)  charging and discharging library resources, pasting date due labels;
(iv)  preparing file pockets and press cuttings;
(v)  spine marking;
(vi)  fixing book jackets;
(vii)  listing of materials for binding; and
(viii)  filing catalogue cards.