The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development established under the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act, Number 54 of 2012 to undertake regulatory function in the agricultural sector on matters regarding plant protection, seeds and plant varieties to assure quality of agricultural inputs and produce towards a food secure nation and safe trade.
a) Job specification
Duties and Responsibilities:
i. General Cleaning;
ii. Messengerial duties;
iii. Other routine work as may be assigned;
iv. Farm activities;
v. Technical duties as may be assigned.
b) Person specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
i. KCSE certificate Grade D+ (plus) or its KNEC accepted equivalent;
ii. Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Applicants should visit the online portal located in the Careers section of KEPHIS website (www.kephis.go.ke) to submit applications electronically. Clearly indicate the position and the vacancy number on the subject line, with a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, national identification cards and any other supporting documents (as pdf attachments) not later than 13th February, 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
KEPHIS is an equal opportunity employer. Potential candidates from marginalized communities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to avail their original and certified copies of the relevant certificates & transcripts and original national identity card during the interview.
Successful candidates must obtain and submit valid clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); Directorate of Criminal Investigation and an approved Credit Reference Bureau as per Chapter six of the Constitution.
