Teachers Service Commission (TSC) 10,000 Teaching Jobs in Public Primary and Post Primary Institutions in Kenya

Teachers Service Commission
 Vacancies for Teaching Posts in Public Primary and Post Primary Institutions

 July 2014

The Teachers Service Commission is advertising:

1) 5,000 posts for recruitment of additional teachers (2,479 posts for primary school teachers and 2,521 posts for post primary teachers).

2) 5339 posts to replace teachers who will leave service through natural attrition by 1st September, 2014 (4663 posts for primary school teachers and 676 posts for post primary teachers).

Eligible candidates should meet the following basic requirements:

(i) Be Kenya citizens.

(ii) Must be 45 years of age and below.

(iii) Must have original Professional and Academic Certificates.

(iv) Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission.

Applicants applying for posts in Primary schools must be holders of P1 certificate.

Interested candidates should apply to the TSC County Director, in the County where the vacancy has been advertised and submit all relevant academic and professional documents. 

Those who had applied earlier must apply afresh since a new merit list for 2014 – 2015 financial year will be generated.

Applicants applying for posts in Post Primary institutions must be holders of a minimum of Diploma in Education. 

Interested candidates should apply to the Secretary, Board of Management of the School/Institution where the vacancy has been advertised and submit a copy to the TSC County Director not later than 11th August 2014.

The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and people with disability are encouraged to apply. In all cases, preference will be given to applicants who have not been previously employed by the Teachers Service Commission.

The Teachers Service Commission will only deal with TSC County Selection Panels and Boards of Management in this exercise. No individual application to the Commission will be considered.

Caution: The recruitment exercise is free of charge. The Teachers Service Commission would wish to forewarn applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment.

How to Apply

Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest Police Station, TSC County Directors, Sub  County Staffing Officers or to Teachers Service Commission headquarters through the following hotlines between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

• Director (Teacher Management) – Tel: 0202161874
• Senior Deputy Director (Teacher Management Primary) – Tel: 0208163466
• Senior Deputy Director (Teacher Management Post Primary) – Tel: 0202641065

Or write to the Commission through the email address dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke.

For detailed information on available vacancies in sub-counties and schools / institutions applicant are advised to:

a) Visit the TSC Website www.tsc.go.ke or;

b) Visit the TSC office at the County or Sub-County of their choice.

Gabriel K. Lengoiboni, CBS
Secretary/Chief Executive

Kirinyaga University College : Registrar (Academic Affairs) job.

Kirinyaga University College (KYUC), was established by Legal Order No. 108 of August, 2011 as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

The University College aims at becoming a world class university in training, research, technology and innovation for development.

The University College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent academic credentials to fill the following position:

Registrar (Academic Affairs)

KYUC/REG/AA/001/6/14

Re-Advertised

Job Summary: The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Principal, (Academic Affairs) and will provide administrative support to the University College academic division.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordination of all teaching activities which include preparation of curricula, regulations, University almanac, timetables, examinations, result slips, transcripts, certificates and graduation;
• Overseeing the administration of students’ welfares which include admission, registration, orientation, counseling, career guidance and discipline;
• Formulation and provision of policy guidelines on planning, development and management of academic programmes.
• Guiding Heads of Departments, Deans of Faculties, Directors of Schools or Institutions in running of academic programmes.
• Planning and organizing public lectures, student attachments and university ceremonial functions;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Deputy Principal, (Academic Affairs).

Requirements

Applicants should;

• Be PhD holders in relevant field;
• Be conversant with the running of academic affairs and has served for at least four (4) years in a university, an institution of higher learning or research institution at a senior position such as Dean/Director or as Deputy Registrar;
• Have capacity to motivate and influence staff, students and other university stakeholders;
• Have thorough knowledge of the University Act, Statues and other regulations related to academic affairs, administrative and financial matters of the university;
• Demonstrate good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with a proven capacity to promote excellence in teaching, development and innovation with highest ethical standards integrity and professionalism;
• Be conversant with strategic management techniques;
• Be able to interpret and enforce University policies and regulations touching on academic matters;
• Be able to maintain course schedules, catalogues, final examination schedules and manage efficient use of classroom and lecture halls;
• Candidates with advanced PhD progress will be considered.

Terms and conditions of service: The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of service.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications giving details of the educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and a copy of most recent letter of appointment.

Interested applicants should send the applications to the undersigned, quoting the reference number for the job applied for so as to be received on or before 25th June, 2014.

In addition applicants for the post of Registrar (AA) and Finance Officer should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned.

The Principal
Kirinyaga University College
P. O. Box 143-10300
Kerugoya

Kirinyaga University College is an equal opportunity employer therefore applicants of either gender and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Kirinyaga University College - Deputy Principal (Administration, Planning & Development)

Kirinyaga University College (KYUC), was established by Legal Order No. 108 of August, 2011 as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

The University College aims at becoming a world class university in training, research, technology and innovation for development.

The University College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent academic credentials to fill the following position:

Deputy Principal (Administration, Planning & Development)

KYUC/DP/A,P&D/001/6/14

Job Summary: The Deputy Principal, Administration, Planning & Development (AP&D) will be one of the principal assistants to the University College Principal and will be the head of Administration, Planning and Development whose primary function will include the development of sound financial and administrative policies and strategies in order to realize the Strategic Objectives of the University College.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate shall ensure that Administration, Planning and Development division operate effectively and efficiently by:

• Providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Administration, Planning & Development and community linkages;
• Providing leadership and direction in the management of University College resources including human, physical, financial and information services.
• Maintaining efficiency and good order of the University College and ensure proper enforcement of the Statutes and Regulations;
• Ensuring that the Administration and Planning Departments operate effectively and efficiently in line with the Mission & Vision;
• Advising the Principal and the Management Board on financial status of the University College;
• Making proposals for development of policies on human resource, administrative, finance and development matters;
• Co-ordinating and overseeing the procurement process;
• Co-ordinating the preparation of infrastructure development plans;
• Overseeing projects and prepare periodic status reports;
• Conducting periodic review of academic and administration staff establishments and submit reports to the Principal;
• Co-ordinating the preparation of financial and budget estimates, quarterly and annual financial reports for presentation to the council;
• Co-ordinating the design, implementation and development of appropriate human resources policies, procedures and systems to attract, develop and retain qualified and experienced human resource;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and the University College Council

Requirements

The applicants should;

• Be professors or Associate Professors with at least six (6) years experience in senior management position in a University;
• Have a track record of success and performance characterized by visionary and strategic thought, rapid growth and service delivery as well as translation of ideas into value outputs;
• Show good understanding of University functions and procedures and have experience in financial management including planning and budgeting;
• Demonstrate outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced by refereed journal publications, as well as project grants and awards;
• Have good understanding of national policies and strategies governing University education and training in Kenya;
• Show good understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning and vision 2030, procurement and disposal legal regimes.
• Have the capacity to motivate and influence staff, students and other stakeholders;
• Demonstrate the ability to attract project grants/awards;
• Have good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

Terms and Conditions of service for Deputy Principals

• The above posts carry an attractive remuneration package which includes basic salary, house allowance and medical cover as per University College’s medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity at the end of the contract period
• Employment will be on a five (5) year contract renewable once depending on performance

How to Apply

Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of applications including detailed curriculum vitae, with contact details, email address and telephone numbers, current post and salary; certified copies of certificates and testimonials; names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization and get clearance from the following institutions;

• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Criminal Investigations Department

Applicants with foreign qualifications should attach certificates of equation and recognition from Commission for University Education.

In addition, applicants should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned in sealed envelopes.

Interested applicants should send the applications to the undersigned, quoting the reference number for the job applied so as to be received on or before 25th June, 2014.

Chairman of Council
Kirinyaga University College
P. O. Box 143-10300
Kerugoya