The Teachers Service Commission seeks to recruit a total of 5,000 teachers in Secondary schools to cater for the large number of students enrolled at high schools as a result of the government’s 100 percent transition policy. The interviews to fill up the advertised slots are slated for this month across various Counties; countrywide. In Nyandarua county there are 14 slots in Nyandarua Central Sub- County, 23 in Kinangop and 20 vacancies in Nyandarua North. While, Nyandarua south, Nyandarua West, Mirangine and Kipipiri have 26, 14, 11 and 21 vacancies respectively.
The table below gives the interview schedule for Nyandarua County:
Sub- COUNTY
Interviews Date
VENUE
1. Kinangop
12/2/2019
Mt. Kinangop Girls
2. Kipipiri, Nyandarua and Mirangine
13/2/2019
Magomano Girls
3. Nyandarua Central and Mirangine
14/2/2019
Kiganjo Girls
4. Nyandarua West and Nyandarua North
15/2/2019
Nyahururu High.
The County plans to induct the newly recruited teachers as follows:
Sub- County
Induction Date
Venue
1. Kipipiri, Nyandarua South and Kinangop
25/2/2019
Magomano Girls
2. Nyandarua Central, Nyandarua West, Nyandarua North and Mirangine
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has said it is seeking funds to recruit 36,804 new teachers. According to the TSC boss, Dr Nancy Macharia, the additional teachers are required to handle the large influx in numbers of form ones brought in by the government’s 100 Percent transition policy. These teachers will address the shortage in staffing; until 2021.
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has advertised 277 vacancies at its secretariat, in November 2018. Get full details on the vacancies and application procedures, below:
Summary on the Vacancies:
1. Vacancies for TSC Secretariat staff (Open)
A. Teacher Management:
Senior Deputy Director- 11 vacancies
Deputy Director- 14 vacancies
Assistant Deputy Director- 145 vacancies
B. Supply Chain Management Services:
Senior Deputy Director- 1 vacancy
Deputy Director- 2 vacancies
Assistant Deputy Director- 3 vacanvcies
C. Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Senior Deputy Director- 1 vacancy
Deputy Director (Systems Administration and Security)- 1 vacancy
D. Internal Audit:
Senior Deputy Director- 1 post
E. Human Resource Management and Development:
Senior Deputy Director (HRM)- 2 posts
Senior Deputy Director (HRD)- 1 post
F. Drivers: 15 posts.
2. Internship Opportunities:
The Teachers Service Commission has fifteen (15) Internship opportunities in
the following areas of specialization: –
i). Statistician/ Economist/Planner– Two (2)
ii). Human Resource Management/ Development- Five (5)
iii). Records Management – Eight (8)
3. Vacancies for TSC Secretariat staff (Internal):
i). Principal Teacher Management Officer Scale ‘10’ (8 POSTS)
ii). Principal Records Officer, TSC Scale ‘10’ (1 Post)
iii). Principal Administrative Officer, TSC Scale ‘10’ (1 Post)
iv). Telephone Supervisor, TSC Scale ‘7’ (1 Post)
v). Security Officer III: - TSC Scale ‘5’ (1 Post)
vi). Security Officer II TSC Scale ‘6’ (1 Post)
vii). Principal Driver TSC Scale ‘6’ (1 Post)
viii). Chief Driver TSC Scale ‘5’ (7 Post)
ix). Principal Accountant, TSC Scale ‘10’ (9 Posts)
x). Principal ICT Officer, TSC Scale ‘10’ (2 Posts)
xi). Senior ICT Officer, TSC Scale ‘8’ (2 Posts)
xii). Principal Supply Chain Management Officer, TSC Scale
xiii). ‘10’ (1 Post)
xiv). Principal Economist/Planner, TSC Scale ‘10’ (1 Post)
xv). Principal Legal Officer, TSC Scale ‘10’ (1 Post)
xvi). Principal Corporate Communication/ Customer Care Officer: TSC
Scale ‘10’ (1 Post)
xvii). Chief Supply Chain Management Officer, TSC Scale ‘9’ (1 Post)
xviii). Principal Human Resource Officer, TSC Scale ‘10’ (5 Posts)
xix). Senior Human Resource Officer, TSC Scale ‘8’ (15 Posts)
xx). Personal Secretary I, TSC Scale ‘8’ (6 Post)
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1. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT-INTERN
Advert Number: 201811I002
Job Description
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is an Independent Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. In line with Government Internship Policy, the Commission intends to offer internship opportunities to qualified youth in various areas of specialization to accord them an opportunity to gain practical work experience which will improve their competencies and competitiveness in their career life.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be deployed either to the TSC Headquarters or TSC County/Sub County Offices.
Requirements
i) Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences preferably in Government, Sociology plus a Higher Diploma/Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Business Administration/Management from a recognized institution or
ii) Bachelors Degree in Public/Business Administration or Social Psychology from a recognized institution with a Postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Bachelors Degree in HRM/HRO
iii)Be a Kenyan youth aged between 21 and 35 years.
iv) Must have completed their training and graduated in the last three (3) years
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
1) Must be a person of unquestionable integrity
2) Must be goal oriented, dynamic, self-driven and diligent individual.
3) Should possess good interpersonal, communications skills and be a team player.
INTERNSHIP DURATION
The Internship positions will be for a period of twelve (12) months.
PAYMENT
This is a non-remunerative position. However, the selected Interns will be paid a stipend of twenty-five thousand (Kshs 25,000) per month.
Note
i)The Commission does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship Programme.
i)Selected Interns shall be required to have a personal accident insurance to cover for personal risks during the internship period. They will also be required to have medical insurance cover by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) or any other reputable medical insurance firm.
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
2. VACANCY: RECORDS MANAGEMENT-INTERN
Advert Number: 201811I003
Job Description
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is an Independent Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. In line with Government Internship Policy, the Commission intends to offer internship opportunities to qualified youth in various areas of specialization to accord them an opportunity to gain practical work experience which will improve their competencies and competitiveness in their career life.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be deployed either to the TSC Headquarters or TSC County/Sub County Offices.
Requirements
i)Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science/Records Management from a recognized institution.
iii) Must have completed their training and graduated in the last three (3) years
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
1) Must be a person of unquestionable integrity
2) Must be goal oriented, dynamic, self-driven and diligent individual.
3) Should possess good interpersonal, communications skills and be a team player.
INTERNSHIP DURATION
The Internship positions will be for a period of twelve (12) months.
PAYMENT
This is a non-remunerative position. However, the selected Interns will be paid a stipend of twenty-five thousand (Kshs 25,000) per month.
Note
i)The Commission does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship Programme.
i)Selected Interns shall be required to have a personal accident insurance to cover for personal risks during the internship period. They will also be required to have medical insurance cover by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) or any other reputable medical insurance firm.
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is an Independent Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. In line with Government Internship Policy, the Commission intends to offer internship opportunities to qualified youth in various areas of specialization to accord them an opportunity to gain practical work experience which will improve their competencies and competitiveness in their career life.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be deployed either to the TSC Headquarters or TSC County/Sub County Offices.
Requirements
i)A Bachelors degree in Economics/Statistics, or Economics and Mathematics.
ii)Be a Kenyan youth aged between 21 and 35 years.
iii) Must have completed their training and graduated in the last three (3) years
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
1) Must be a person of unquestionable integrity
2) Must be goal oriented, dynamic, self-driven and diligent individual.
3) Should possess good interpersonal, communications skills and be a team player.
INTERNSHIP DURATION
The Internship positions will be for a period of twelve (12) months.
PAYMENT
This is a non-remunerative position. However, the selected Interns will be paid a stipend of twenty-five thousand (Kshs 25,000) per month.
Note
i)The Commission does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship Programme.
i)Selected Interns shall be required to have a personal accident insurance to cover for personal risks during the internship period. They will also be required to have medical insurance cover by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) or any other reputable medical insurance firm.
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
Vacancies for TSC Secretariat staff (Internal):
1. VACANCY: CHIEF DRIVER
Advert Number: 201811S052
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Transport authorized staff to designated locations in a safe and timely manner.
(ii) Report accidents or incidents to the Transport Supervisor.
(iii) Ensure the cleanliness and routine maintenance of the institution’s vehicles assigned.
(iv) Record distances travelled throughout the month and fuel costs incurred for proper record keeping.
(v) Maintenance of work tickets.
Requirements
(i) Have served satisfactorily in the grade of Senior Driver TSC Scale ‘4’ for a minimum of three (3) years.
(ii) Must have Occupational grade one test Certificate.
(iii) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
2. VACANCY: CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S091
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief Supply Chain Management Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Deputy Director/ Deputy Director SCMS for the following duties and responsibilities: –
(i) Monitor stock levels and determine re-orders levels for replenishment.
(ii) Conduct physical stock checks of goods available.
(iii) Raise re-orders levels for all stock.
(iv) Verify received goods against delivery notes.
(v) Prepare reports on received goods.
(vi) Raise Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) and Local service Orders (LSOs) to facilitate payment of suppliers for goods or services ordered for.
(vii) Advice and guide in preparation of specifications. Raise goods received notes to assist in the verification of the invoice sent by the supplier to the commission for payment purposes.
(viii) Maintain a complaint register/ suggestion box.
(ix) Ensure that the store is well arranged and stock well coded.
(x) Evaluate tender bids as per the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and the Public Procurement regulations, 2006.
(xi) Prepare evaluation documents and reports as per the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and the Public Procurement regulations, 2006.
(xii) Review and amend the Procurement Plan for the Commission.
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, TSC Scale ‘8’ for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in social sciences plus Diploma/ Higher Diploma in Supplies Management/Purchasing and Supplies from a recognized institution
(iii) Must be a registered member of the relevant professional body
(iv) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal Process.
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
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3. VACANCY: PERSONAL SECRETARY I
Advert Number: 201811S083
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Produce documents, briefing papers and reports.
(ii) Manage the office diary inclusive of appointments, foreign and domestic travel itineraries, travel bookings and hotel reservations for the management.
(iii) Analyze and assign incoming mail, fax, and emails on behalf of the senior management and route them to the respective departments for further action.
(iv) Manage office protocol and public relations, receive and screen incoming calls, and correspondences and act as the link between executive offices, internal and external visitors.
(v) Devise and maintain office systems that include data management and files.
(vi) Follow-up on issues that require interdepartmental coordination for the engagement of various stakeholders.
(vii) Answer the departmental telephone lines and direct calls to the respective recipients for further action.
(viii) Arrange for departmental staff travel to include itineraries, bookings and hotel reservations
(ix) Coordinate staff allowances including per diem for planned departmental travel on official assignments
(x) Maintain up to date file systems in the department and track file movement out of the department.
(xi) Receive all documents for notations, signature to be actioned by the respective managers.
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Personal Secretary II, TSC Scale ‘7’ for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(ii) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process.
(iii) Diploma in secretarial studies from a recognized institution or
b) Shorthand II (80 wpm)
c) Typing III (50 wpm)
d) Secretarial Duties II
e) Business English II
f) Office Practice II
g) Commerce II
h) Office Management III
i) Office administration and Management III
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
4. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT
Advert Number: 201811S104
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Accountant will be responsible to the Assistant Deputy Director/Deputy Director Accounts for the following duties and responsibilities: –
(i) Implement appropriate mechanisms.
(ii) Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports for the Division and forward for approval.
(iii) Participate in the preparation of the Procurement Plans for the division and forward for approval.
(iv) Ensure timely and accurate administration of all tax and statutory compliance issues and effective management of payroll.
(v) Monitor monthly overpayment recoveries on the payroll.
(vi) Examine payment receipt and journal vouchers and forward for review, approval and authorization by Assistant Deputy Director.
(vii) Carry out investigations on overpayment fall out cases.
(viii) Lead the development and performance management of staff that report to the position.
(ix) Reconcile General ledgers on monthly basis
(x) Preparation of financial statements
(xi) Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements on monthly basis
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Chief Accountant, TSC Scale ‘M’ for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(ii) CPA III or Bachelors of Commerce Degree (Accounting option)
(iii) Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body
(iv) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
5. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S103
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Administrative Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Deputy Director/ Deputy Director/Senior Director Administration for the following duties and responsibilities: –
(i) Develop sections work plans and submit to supervisor for approval.
(ii) Direct staff in the Section/Unit towards set targets and appraise them accordingly.
(iii) Oversee the implementation of service areas plans.
(iv) Establish, maintain and update inventory on partners and resources.
(v) Review and oversee implementation of the transport policy.
(vi) Identify and prioritize divisional targets from the TSC strategic plan and the TSC performance contract.
(vii) Prepare and disseminate monitoring and evaluation programs within the service area.
(viii) Prepare and submit monthly progress reports on the achievements of the performance targets
(ix) Establish of psycho-social support networks.
(x) Create awareness on the importance of psycho-social support networks within stipulated time
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Chief Administrative Officer, TSC Scale ‘9’, for a minimum period of three (3) years
(ii) Certified Public Secretaries(CPS) Part III or
(iii) Degree in Public Administration and management, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
(iv) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
(vi) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
6. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL CORPORATE COMMUNICATION/ CUSTOMER CARE OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S109
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Corporate Communications and Customer Care Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Deputy Director/ Deputy Director Corporate Communications and Customer Care for the following duties and responsibilities:
(i) Coordinate development of the articles for the Teachers’ Image and the Update Newsletter.
(ii) Supervise daily media briefings to the Chief Executive Officer.
(iii) Facilitate publication and print of Teachers Service Commission articles; the Image, the Update, Information Education and Communication and publicity material.
(iv) Build and maintain effective communication channels between the commission and the public.
(v) Ensure that response to complaints and/or queries are responded to within fourteen (14) days as per the set guidelines and standards.
(vi) Ensure that all required events licenses and permits are obtained on time for public events as per the government regulations
(vii) Oversee the website and intranet administration of the web communication channels.
(viii) Prepare monthly reports that identify communications gaps and give appropriate interventions.
(ix) Ensure that articles, write-ups for internal publications, presentations and speeches presented are in line with the departmental strategy
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Chief Corporate Communication/Customer Care Officer, TSC Scale ‘9’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
(iii) Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences plus a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
(iv) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
7. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL DRIVER
Advert Number: 201811S062
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Transport authorized staff to designated locations in a safe and timely manner.
(ii) Report accidents or incidents to the Transport Supervisor.
(iii) Ensure the cleanliness and routine maintenance of the institution’s vehicles assigned.
(iv) Record distances traveled throughout the month and fuel costs incurred for proper record keeping.
(v) Supervise and report back on unforeseen changes in the set schedule.
(vi) Prepare reports on challenges encountered in the use of the commission vehicles and in the delivery of work.
(vii) Maintenance of work tickets.
Requirements
(i) Have served satisfactorily in the grade of Chief Driver TSC Scale ‘5’ for a minimum of three (3) years.
(ii) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary:
House Allowance:
Commuter Allowance:
Leave Allowance:
Medical Cover:
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
8. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST/PLANNER
Advert Number: 201811S107
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Economist/Planner Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Deputy Director/Deputy Director PPRI for the following duties and responsibilities: –
i. Undertaking special purpose evaluation & reporting
ii. Performance monitoring, evaluation & documentation
iii. Updating of sector performance standards and other performance indicators
iv. Conducting public expenditure tracking & review
v. Overall implementation of the TSC Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines;
vi. Provision of technical and back-up support in the preparation of monitoring plans, log frames and programme M&E indicators for the various service areas both at the headquarters and at the County offices;
vii. Conducting M&E needs assessment in service areas and designing appropriate intervention programmes;
viii. Updating of the M&E guidelines, programme indicators and developing of manuals and procedures for the M&E System; and
ix. Writing and submitting reports on specified assignments.
Requirements
i. Served satisfactorily in the grade of Chief Economist/Planner, TSC Scale ‘9’ or in a comparable and relevant position at the Commission for a minimum period of two (2) years.
ii. A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, or Economics & Finance, or Economics & Statistics from a recognized institution.
iii. Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process.
iv. Demonstrated initiative and professional competence in the relevant field.
NB: Possession of a diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
9. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S1010
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Human Resource Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Deputy Director/ Deputy Director/Senior Deputy Director HRM for the following duties and responsibilities: –
(i) Appoint and reinstate officers on the payroll
(ii) Payment of salaries and allowances
(iii) Approve leaves as per regulations
(iv) Prepare and disseminate monitoring and evaluation programs within the service area.
(v) Prepare and submit monthly progress reports on the achievements of the performance targets.
(vi) Issue of notices, compiling and submission of claims to Schemes Administrator
(vii) Issue of Membership forms & distribution of statements to employees
(viii) Verify and authorize pension claims / NSSF and transfer of Service cases
(ix) Supervise and Appraise of staff
(x) Administer Staff Medical and Superannuation Scheme
(xi) Assis in Investigation of discipline cases
(xii) Respond to Teacher’s Queries on HR Issues
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Chief Human Resource Officer, TSC Scale ‘9’ for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science plus diploma/ higher diploma in HRM or
(iii) Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) Part III or
(iv) A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/ Business Administration(HRM)
(v) Be a registered Member of IHRM.
(vi) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
10. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL ICT OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S105
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal ICT Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Deputy Director/ Deputy Director ICT for the following duties and responsibilities: –
(i) Manage data communication and bandwidth requirements.
(ii) Approve Network Technologies.
(iii) Guide and supervise establishment of ICT inventory, technical specifications, security procedures and helpdesk.
(iv) Develop IS change management procedures, identify updates and patches for installation.
(v) Report and analyze technical problems and issues reported.
(vi) Manage 3rd party contracts.
(vii) Present Systems requirements, design, test reports, documentation, Information Systems Security procedures and implementation plan for approval.
(viii) Prepare user acceptance testing strategies and sign off/roll out certificates.
(ix) Approve reviews for databases and applications.
(x) Supervision and Training of Staff
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily the grade of Chief Information Communication Technology Officer, TSC Scale ‘9’ for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(ii) Diploma or Higher in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology; or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; plus Degree in Social Sciences.
(iii) Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution
(iv) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process.
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
11. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S108
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Legal Officer will be will be working under the supervision of the Head of Legal Services. The Principal Legal Officer in ensuring that the interests of the Commission are well represented will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:-
1. Offering effective legal representation to the Commission by preparing and undertaking all proceedings for and on behalf of the Commission.
2. Undertaking Legal Research on various issues affecting the Commission and/or its service areas and making appropriate recommendations.
3. Drafting and/or reviewing of contracts, leases, memoranda and other legal instruments on behalf of the Commission.
4. Monitoring the progress of Court cases and providing appropriate recommendations for continuous improvement.
5. Supporting the Division in advising the Commission on legal compliance levels in respect to principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.
6. Helping in the generation of necessary documentation/data to support the implementing and monitoring of the departmental performance appraisal objectives and reporting structures in line with and not limited to Performance Appraisal System: ISO standardization.
7. Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
(i) Satisfactorily served in the grade of Chief Legal Officer, TSC Scale 8 for a period of 3 years
(ii) Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized Institution
(iii) Have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
(iv) Been admitted to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
(v) Have a Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution.
(vi) Obtain satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process.
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
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12. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL RECORDS OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S102
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Records Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Deputy Director/ Deputy Director/Senior Director Records for the following duties and responsibilities:
(i) Monitor the development and implementation of the records management strategy that is derived from the overall administration department.
(ii) Implement the secret registry unit budgets.
(iii) Participate in the implementation of work plans.
(iv) Oversee the allocation personal identification numbers to the newly recruited secretariat staff.
(v) Coordinate the movement of confidential secretariat files from one service area to another.
(vi) Ensure that the inactive, confidential and secretariat records are sorted, disposed or retained in the set out policies and procedures.
(vii) Ensure new commission files are opened as per the laid out guidelines.
(viii) Participate in the formulation of policies and procedures in the secret registry unit.
(ix) Train, develop and appraise the staff supervised by this position in the division in line with the schemes of service.
Requirements
(i) Served in the grade of Chief Records Management Officer, TSC Scale ‘9’ or a comparable position in the public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(ii) Certified Public Secretaries(CPS) Part III or
(iii) Degree in Public Administration and management, Business Administration or Degree in records Management/information science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
(iv) Shown outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the management of the records function.
(v) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
13. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S106
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Supply Chain Management Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Deputy Director/ Deputy Director SCMS for the following duties and responsibilities: –
(i) Receive user requests, specifications, and samples and coordinate the procurement of the goods and services required.
(ii) Coordinate the preparation and the sale of tender and disposal bids.
(iii) Coordinate disposal of store items to ensure compliance to the Public Procurement Act.
(iv) Prepare estimates of expenditure required for the implementation of the procurement plan.
(v) Maintain a quotations register.
(vi) Evaluate and rate suppliers on a quarterly basis.
(vii) Open and evaluate bids for disposal of goods in line with the commission policies and procedures, and the Public Procurement Act.
(viii) Assist in the conducting of market surveys.
(ix) Raise Local Purchase orders (LPOs) and Local Service Orders (LSOs) as approved by the tender and procurement committees and authorized by the Director Finance.
(x) Record minutes during tender and procurement meetings
(xi) Receive and inspect goods to ascertain quality and quantity before the goods are received into the store.
(xii) Ensure that bids and quotations are opened, evaluated and reports developed in line with the commission policies, procedures, and the Public Procurement Act.
(xiii) Evaluate quotations and submit the report to the head of procurement.
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Chief Supply Chain Management Officer, TSC Scale ‘9’ for a minimum period of 3years.
(ii) Bachelors degree in Commerce, (Supplies Management Option) or a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management.
(iii) Bachelors Degree in Economics or Business Administration plus Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a recognized institution.
(v) Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body
(iv) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process.
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
14. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL TEACHER MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S101
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer at this level may be deployed in Teacher Management Directorate or Sub County to perform the following duties:-
(i) Post teachers employed by the Commission for service in any public school or institution.
(ii) Determine teacher shortages and advise the Management.
(iii) Participate and offer guidance during recruitment exercise, and prepare merit lists for the exercise.
(iv) Conduct Teacher Deployment/Transfer.
(v) Coordinate preparation of Work Plans and appraisal of staff, analyze and prepare appraisal reports.
(vi) Supervise staff under him/her, and induct new staff.
(vii) Identify suitable institutional administrators, and recommend them to the Management for selection.
(viii) Coordinate collection, collation and validation of Teacher Management Data.
(ix) Issue registration certificates to qualified applicants.
(x) Conduct Standards Assessment, prepare Audit Reports, and ensure recommendations are implemented.
(xi) Prepare discipline cases for hearing.
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Chief Teacher Management Officer, TSC Scale ‘9’ for a minimum period of three (3) years or a comparable position in the secretariat.
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution or
(iii) A Bachelor’s degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution.
(iv) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process.
Remuneration Package: Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
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15. VACANCY: SECURITY OFFICER II
Advert Number: 201811S061
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Security Officer will be responsible to the Senior Security Officer for the following duties and responsibilities: –
(i) Co-ordinate security solutions in line with operational work plans and schedules and in accordance to the agreed framework.
(ii) Participate periodically in risk assessment and security audits in accordance to work plans, to inform on key priority areas.
(iii) During Fire Safety Drills, co-ordinate the clearance of office premises and of all employees and clients and maintain control during emergency situations.
(iv) Conduct vehicle and visitor searches and register guests in accordance with approved guidelines.
(v) Carry out regular patrols around the commission.
(vi) Confirm authorization of all equipment entering and leaving the commission.
(vii) Ensure safe evacuation of staff from the commission building in case of an emergency to facilitate in accountability of staff
Requirements
(i) Must have served satisfactorily in the grade of assistant security Officer III TSC Scale ‘5’ for a minimum of three (3) years
(ii) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
(iii) Must have Certificate in Disaster Management or any other relevant field.
(iv) Must have advanced first Aid certificate.
(v) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
16. VACANCY: SECURITY OFFICER III
Advert Number: 201811S051
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Security Officer will be responsible to the Senior Security Officer for the following duties and responsibilities
(i) Co-ordinate security solutions in line with operational work plans and schedules and in accordance to the agreed framework.
(ii) Participate periodically in risk assessment and security audits in accordance to work plans, to inform on key priority areas.
(iii) During Fire Safety Drills, co-ordinate the clearance of office premises and of all employees and clients and maintain control during emergency situations.
(iv) Conduct vehicle and visitor searches and register guests in accordance with approved guidelines.
(v) Carry out regular patrols around the commission.
(vi) Confirm authorization of all equipment entering and leaving the commission.
(vii) Ensure safe evacuation of staff from the commission building in case of an emergency to facilitate in accountability of staff
Requirements
(i) Have served satisfactorily in the grade of assistant security Officer TSC Scale ‘4’ for a minimum of three (3) years
(ii) Must have advanced first Aid certificate
(iii) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
17. VACANCY: SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S082
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Human Resource Officer will be responsible to the Chief Human Resource Officer/Assistant Deputy Director HRM for the following duties and responsibilities:
(i) Develop and execute plan for human resource and organizational development in alignment with the directorate’s strategic plan.
(ii) Direct the investigation, analysis, and decision making process with regards to personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
(iii) Works closely with the principal human resource officer to plan, direct, supervise, assignment, and evaluate employee relations, employee benefits, insurance, health, and operational support services.
(iv) Direct the administration of the commissions system’s compensation and performance evaluation programs, that include job descriptions, salary surveys and position reclassifications
(v) Ability to provide leadership and to supervise development and establishment of new, modified and/or improved personnel programs, services and activities.
(vi) Prepare and submit performance reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.
(vii) Undertake work load analysis within units and analyze staff requirements from service areas.
(viii) Ensures the county and sub county databases and record transfers and deployments are always up to date.
(ix) Oversee the process reinstate teachers and secretariat staff on payroll and payment of salaries and allowances.
(x) Approve all types of leave or offs to ensure staff follow the laid down regulations which follows the HR functional objectives
Requirements
(i) Diploma in Human Resource Management/Business Administration/Management from a recognized or
(ii) Certified public Secretaries CPS Part I
(iii) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Human Resource Officer I, TSC Scale 7 for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(iv) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
(v) Be registered with the relevant professional body.
(vi) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
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18. VACANCY: SENIOR ICT OFFICER
Advert Number: 201811S081
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior ICT Officer will be responsible to the Chief ICT Officer/Assistant Deputy Director ICT for the following duties and responsibilities
(i) Monitor the internet/LAN/WAN/Firewall connectivity, usage and security
(ii) Identify potential attacks, infections and intrusion attempts.
(iii) Establish ICT inventory, technical specifications, security procedures and helpdesk.
(iv) Report and analyze technical problems and issues reported.
(v) Supervise outsourced service and maintenance contractors.
(vi) Analyze, design, develop, test, implement and document information systems applications.
(vii) Provide and maintain online services
(viii) Manage databases.
(ix) Supervise and train assigned ICT Officers.
Requirements
(i) Higher Diploma in computer science or information Technology from Kenya National Examination council or equivalent from a recognized institution.
(ii) Served in the grade of ICT Officer I, TSC Scale ‘7’ or in a comparable and relevant position for at least 3 years;
(iii) Demonstrate specific knowledge and proficiency in the relevant technologies.
(iv) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
19. VACANCY: TELEPHONE SUPERVISOR
Advert Number: 201811S071
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The Telephone Supervisor Officer will be responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer/Assistant Deputy Director Facility Management for the following duties and responsibilities:-
(i) Perform minor repairs and maintenance of telephones.
(ii) Liaising with telephone technician and engineers
(iii) Ensuring proper utilization of telephone facilities.
(iv) Inducting and training staff on the job.
(v) Analyzing the telephone printouts.
(vi) Preparing shift rosters.
(vii) Supervise and appraise staff.
Requirements
(i) Served satisfactorily in the grade of Telephone Supervisor II, TSC Scale 6 for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(ii) Passed the telephone occupational test II
(iii) Attended a course in telephone operation supervision and administration at Kenya College of Communication and Technology (KCCT) or any other recognized institution.
(iv) Attended an Advanced Supervisory Management Course at Kenya College of Communication and Technology (KCCT) or any other recognized institution.
(v) Obtained satisfactory rating in the Performance Appraisal process
Remuneration Package:
Basic Salary: N/A
House Allowance: N/A
Commuter Allowance: N/A
Leave Allowance: N/A
Medical Cover: N/A
This Position will Close on 21-11-2018
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has moved to implement President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive on Strengthening the Scouts movement. In November last year, 2018, the President directed TSC to deploy two teachers to each county to coordinate scouting programmes in schools. “As we have just agreed, there will be two teachers, paid for by the National Government paid for through the Teachers Service Commission in each county to support and work with the scouting Association to help us grow the movement but, also to help us once again to instill discipline,” said President Kenyatta when he Presided over the 2018 Kenya Scouts Association’s Day at State House, in Nairobi.
Consequently, TSC Chief Executive Officer Dr Nancy Macharia has now directed County Directors to appoint County Scouts’ Coordinators to oversee the Scouts Movement’s activities. “In order to strengthen Scouting Programmes in schools, the Teachers Service Commission has approved the appointment of County Scouts Coordinators who will work with the Leadership of the Scouts Movement to Coordinate the Scouting activities,” says Dr Nancy Macharia via a circular dated 18th February, 2019.
In the Circular copied to TSC Regional Coordinators, TSC County Directors and TSC Sub- county Directors, the Commission boss says that each County shall have only one Scouts Coordinator and who will be required to work with the County scouts Movement Leadership to fully realize the objectives of the movement. The Coordinator will oversee activities at both Primary and Secondary Schools; meaning that there shall be 47 Coordinators in total appointed by the Commission. This comes even as the Education Cabinet Secretary, Dr Amina Mohammed, ordered all schools to strengthen the Guidance and Counseling Departments. Read more details here: CS Amina to all schools- Establish strong Guidance and Counseling Departments
Dr Macharia has given tough qualifications for those eyeing appointments into the new County Scouts Coordinators’ role. According to her, the appointee should:
Be at the level of Senior Teacher in the Case of Primary schools,
Be at the Level of Senior Master/ Mistress in Secondary Schools,
Be an active and passionate member of the scouts movement and
Should have demonstrated ability to Coordinate the Scouts activities in the county.
The Coordinator will have a leaner workload so as to have spare time for overseeing Scouting activities. “The appointed teacher will be allocated a smaller teaching load which the Commission will advise on in the appointment letter,” adds Dr Nancy. The Coordinators will, though, be under their respective heads of institutions and are expected to seek written approval from the heads when required to attend scouting activities. The names of nominees, as selected by the County Directors, will be sent to the Commission’s headquarters for approval and appointment; by 15th March, 2019.
Apply for the following, available, Teaching Vacancies:
1. Any computer studies/ any other subject trained teacher and has met all the qualifications for TSC employment, should kindly apply at Ikerege Secondary School in Kuria. So far, no applications and the interview will be on 18/9/18
2. KISWAHILI/CRE TSC compliant. Drop your application at the office. Mwakichuchu secondary. This had been changed from kiswa/history, as advertised by Tsc.
3. Maikona girls in Marsabit requires Biology/Agriculture on TSC terms. Deadline is Tue 18th, September. For more information, call the principal on 0727808261
4. BISHOP OKOTH MBAGA GIRLS in Siaya county is urgently in need of a BIOLOGY/ CHEMISTRY teacher. The teacher must have a TSC NO Or if not, he/she should have graduated and is planning to process a TSC NO very soon. Salary is Ksh.18,800. Any teacher interested can call any of these numbers: 0787997636 or 0718373409 or 0711527888.
5. Bishop Gatimu Ngandu girls in karatina, Nyeri county requires a music/……. (preferably Music/kiswahili) teacher for TSC recruitment. Applications should be dropped at school or sent via email at [email protected]
7. Gatarwa secondary school requires Biology/Agriculture teacher on BOM terms.
Location : Ol kalou sub county, nyandarua county.
Call school Principal : Mrs J Muriuki @
+254 702568560
8. A Chemistry teacher needed at Alliance girls high urgent. Must be TSC registered . BOM terms , visit the school.
9. Urgent! Physics/Chemistry. Diploma/BEd graduate teacher required – BOM terms, Nzeveni sec. Mbooni West subcounty.
Contact, 0726380833
10. Nyarach secondary school is in need of a lab technician. For more information contact H. O. D sciences, Mr Omullo: 0721158791
More vacancies will be updated, here, as they occur; soon. Thanks
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has given a nod to ten schools in Kisii County to change the advertised subject combinations in the ongoing 100 percent recruitment exercise. The Subject combinations’ changes have been occasioned by lack of applicants in the advertised combinations.
Here are the schools whose subject combinations have been altered:
Our Lady of Victory Nyabiosi ‘N’ Secondary School- Changed from Physics/ Chemistry to Kiswahili/ CRE
Gianchere Friends Secondary School- Changed from Computer Studies to History/ CRE
Irungu PAG Secondary School- From Music to Biology/ Chemistry
Ibencho Secondary School- From Chemistry/ Physics to Kiswahili/ History
Riambase Secondary School- From Computer Studies to Biology/ Chemistry
Naikuru Secondary School- From Computer Studies to English/ Literature
Ramoya Hill School- From Home Science to Mathematics/ Chemistry.
Nyakoora Secondary School- Mathematics/ Chemistry to English/ Literature
St. Francis Nyasagati Secondary School- From Physics/ Chemistry to Mathematics/ Physics
St. Francis Nyankanda Secondary School- From Home Science to Biology/ Mathematics.
Interested candidates can now drop their applications at the mentioned schools. Interview dates will be communicated to the applicants.
APRIL 2019 NAIROBI The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is inviting applications for trainers/ facilitators of teachers at secondary level for mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English; and at primary level for Mathematics, Science and English.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) is implementing part the component 1 of the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) on ‘improving the quality of teaching in targeted areas”. The project development objective (PDO) is to improve student learning in secondary education and transition from primary to secondary in targeted areas. The PDO will be measured through the following performance indicators both in aggregate and separately for boys and girls: (i) average test scores in Science and Mathematics subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties. These terms of reference refer to subcomponent 1.2 on enhancing teacher professional development.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED SERVICES
The trainers/facilitators will be required to train teachers and support them in the implementation of school-based teacher support system (SBTSS). The service provider shall be responsible to the Project Coordination Units at the National and County levels to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
1. train teachers through a smart cascade system 2. take care of training materials provided to the centre for Teacher Professional Development during the training 3. conduct review meetings 4. observe lessons in targeted schools at least once per term for those not serving as teachers 5. provide pedagogical support and supervision to teachers on SBTSS for those not serving as teachers 6. record and upload data on school lesson observation and support to teachers at least once a month for those not serving as teachers 7. write training reports on SBTSS Intervention.
In carrying the duties, the trainer/facilitator shall be expected to constantly consult with the project coordinating units on effective implementation of SBTSS activities The proposed activities are as follows: 1. Attend preparatory training 2. Prepare training materials 3. Train teachers 4. Support peer learning 5. Mentor and coach teachers at school level 6. Write and submit training reports 7. Attend meetings 8. Observe lessons 9. Upload data to the website
The training under SEQIP will help address the following challenges: 1. Low teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge 2. Low learning outcomes.
The goals of the training will be to: 1. increase teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge 2. improve learning outcomes NB: The trainer/facilitator will be expected to be available on full time basis during the training. Duration of service: The above defined service will be undertaken for twelve months from the date of signing the contract
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION The interested applicant is to submit the following documents in English language: 1. Application for the requested service (max 2 pages) 2. Current curriculum Vitae including List of relevant trainings conducted and references
The documents should be sent by mail or through email, to reach the undersigned not later than 30th April, 2019: Teachers Service Commission Private Bag Nairobi-00100 Email: [email protected]
TERMS OF SERVICE 1. Name of client is Teachers Service Commission 2. The appointment shall commence on the date of signing the contract 3. The appointment is a one year renewable contract However; circumstances may dictate earlier termination. 4. The title of the appointment is trainer/facilitator 5. The service will be provided at INSET centres in targeted counties 6. The service will be provided during stipulated times in the year 7. The working hours are 8 hours per day starting 8.00 am to 5.00 p.m 8. The TSC will pay a training/facilitation allowance for number of days the service is provided. 9. There are no collective agreements which directly affect the terms of service
SELECTION CRITERIA Selection of trainers/facilitators at all levels shall be done competitively to achieve competent officers to conduct training. Key competencies to consider entail; knowledge in pedagogy, subject matter and emerging issues relevant to classroom practices, competence in developing training programmes and adapting modules to local needs. Selection of trainers/facilitators will be done by an appropriate selection panel constituted by TSC.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING TRAINERS/FACILITATORS
Primary Level To qualify as a primary level Trainers/facilitator, one must satisfy the following basic requirements: a) Minimum qualification of a P1 certificate in Primary Teacher Education from a recognized institution. b) Exemplary professional competence as a teacher demonstrated by learners’ performance. c) Served as a teacher for at least five (5) years in either a primary school or Primary Teacher Training College d) Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and applications. e) Must not be a serving head or deputy head teacher.
NB: Retired teachers who demonstrate the above requirements and are not above 65 years of age are encouraged to apply.
Added advantage a. Bachelor’s degree in education b. Attended previous SMASE courses c. Active member in subject association activities d. Involvement in pupils’ science fairs e. Holder of Trainer of Trainers certificate f. Resourcefulness in terms of publication of academic papers, books and periodicals in a relevant subject area g. Kenya National Examination Council examiner.
Secondary Level To qualify to be recruited as a trainer/facilitator at Secondary school level, one must satisfy the following basic requirements: a) Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution b) Exemplary professional teacher competence demonstrated by subject performance c) Served as a teacher for at least five (5) years d) Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and applications. e) Must not be a serving school principal or deputy principal
NB: Retired teachers who demonstrate the above requirements and are not above 65 years of age are encouraged to apply
Added advantage: a) Degree in education b) Attended previous SMASE courses c) Active member in subject association activities. d) Involvement in students’ ICT, engineering and science fairs. e) Holder of Trainer of Trainers certificate. f) Resourceful in terms of publication of books & periodicals in relevant subject areas. g) Kenya National Examination Council examiner.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The performance of the successful trainer/facilitator will be measured against the following standards. 1. Increased teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge 2. Improved average student test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties 3. Improved average pupil test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at class in public schools in targeted sub-counties 4. Increased percentage of teachers involved in virtual peer to peer learning 5. Conduct at least 5 visits to target secondary schools 6. Conduct at least 17 visits to target primary schools
The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) is implementing part of the component 1 of the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) on ‘improving the quality of teaching in targeted areas”. The project development objective (PDO) is to improve student learning in secondary education and transition from primary to secondary in targeted areas. The PDO will be measured through the following performance indicators both in aggregate and separately for boys and girls: (i) average test scores in Science and Mathematics subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties. These terms of reference refer to subcomponent 1.2 on enhancing teacher professional development.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED SERVICES
The subject expert will be required to spearhead the coordination and development of schoolbased teacher support system (SBTSS) programmes in accordance with Project Appraisal Document and in consultation with the project coordinating units; The subject expert duties and responsibilities shall entail:
i. developing course content and training manuals and ensuring their quality; ii. preparing individual work plans; iii. developing relevant training materials and equipment; iv. facilitating training sessions; v. conducting monitoring and evaluation of training activities at all levels; vi. conducting research; vii. integrating ICT and mainstreaming special needs education in the area of specialization; and viii. preparing and disseminating training reports.
NB: The subject expert will be expected to be available on full time basis during the training Duration of service The above defined service will be undertaken for twelve months from the date of signing the contract
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
The interested applicant is to submit the following documents in English language: 1. Application for the requested service (max 2 pages) 2. Current curriculum Vitae including list of relevant trainings conducted and references. The documents should be sent by mail or through email, to reach the undersigned not later than 30th April, 2019: The commission secretary Teachers Service Commission Private Bag Nairobi-00100 Email: [email protected]
TERMS OF SERVICE 1. Name of client is Teachers Service Commission 2. The appointment shall commence on the date of signing the contract 3. The appointment is a one year renewable contract. However; circumstances may dictate an earlier termination. 4. The title of the appointment is education technologist 5. The service will be provided during stipulated times in the year 6. The working hours are 8 per day starting 8.00 am to 5.00 p.m 7. The TSC will pay an agreed amount for the number of days the service is provided. 8. There are no collective agreements which directly affect the terms of service
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING SUBJECT EXPERTS To qualify as a subject expert, one must satisfy the following basic requirements: a) Bachelors degree in Education with a major in the area of specialization or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; b) Served as a teacher for at least 5 years; c) Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and ability to develop digital teaching and learning content.
Added advantage a. SMASE Trainer b. Resourcefulness in terms of publication of academic papers, books and periodicals in a relevant subject area c. Kenya National Examination Council examiner
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The performance of the successful subject experts will be measured against the following standards. 1. Increased teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge 2. improved average student test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties 3. improved average pupil test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at class 7 and 8 in public schools in targeted sub-counties
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has been given a go ahead to lay down strategies on how about 87,000 intern teachers will be hired to plug the teething shortages at public schools. While appearing before the National Assembly’s Education Committee yesterday, TSC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Nancy Njeri Macharia, told the legislators that about 87,000 intern teachers were required to ease the workload burden on the existing teaching staff. “We need these interns so that they can help us in addressing the shortage as we look for money to hire teachers on permanent terms,” Dr Macharia told the Committee. She requested the Committee to increase the Commission’s annual budget by Kshs. 27.6 billion this year; from the current Kshs 226 billion to 253.6 billion, so as to enable them recruit new teachers, promote those who are due for promotions and to implement the third phase phase of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, CBA. The TSC CEO told the Legislators that a total of 3,296 teachers who have recently attained higher qualifications are due for promotions. She said 1,650 teachers have graduated with Bachelors of Education Degrees, 11 have attained post graduate diplomas, 4 have doctorates and 1,635 more have attained Masters degrees. This number is, however, lower than that quoted by KNUT. The Union projects the number at over 12,000. Read more details here:Over 12,000 teachers who attained higher qualifications are yet to be promoted- KNUT
According to the TSC boss, of the Kshs. 27.6 billion requested; Kshs 13 billion will be used to implement the CBA in July, 2019. A further Kshs 3.9 billion would go into promoting teachers and effecting yearly salary increments. KShs. 6.5 billion will be used to recruit 10,000 teachers on permanent basis while, Kshs 3.5 billion will be for staff replacements.
A TSC proposal to employ teachers on contract terms has in the past received fierce opposition from both the Kenya National Union of Teachers, KNUT, and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, KUPPET. But, yesterday the two unions seemed to be warming up to the proposal. The KNUT Secretary General, who is also an ODM (Orange Democratic Movement) nominated Member of Parliament and a member of the Education Committee, gave the proposal a thumbs up but warned that the terms of engagement for the intern teachers must be in line with the Labour laws. “If the interns will not be automatically absorbed, then we shall oppose the initiative,” warned Sossion.
The Hon Julius Melly chaired Education Committee approved Dr Macharia’s request and told TSC to develop a policy framework; spelling out the terms of recruitment for the interns and which will be tabled in parliament for approval. Hon Mell, who is also a Member of Parliament for Tinderet Constituency, directed Dr Macharia to present the policy frame work to the by Monday 25th February, 2019 so as to be presented to Parliament’s Budget and Appropriations Committee. Hon Sossion was quick to give a caution, though, that the policy must clearly spell out timelines for the intern teachers to be absorbed permanently. “The policy must state that once teachers graduate they shall be absorbed as interns and also state that they shall work for a certain period of time after which they will be automatically employed on permanent basis,” advised Hon Sossion.
on her part, Dr Macharia said the about 100,000 teachers working in secondary schools can not cope with the increased workload; which has been occasioned by the influx of learners through the government’s 100 percent transition policy. According to the TSC boss, secondary schools require an additional 49,750 more teachers, while primary schools are in need of 37,643 teachers. This brings the total teacher requirement to 87,393 as at now.
When the Commission last employed teachers on contract basis, it was paying Kshs 14,000 for those in Secondary schools and Kshs 10,500 for their counterparts in Primary schools. The Commission is currently recruiting a total of 5,000 teachers in Secondary schools to mitigate the staffing gaps due to the 100 percent transition that has stretched both the physical and human resources. The Education Ministry says the transition from primary to secondary schools, this year, has hit 92 percent countrywide. Records at the TSc indicate that Kakamega, Kitui and Bungoma lead other counties with the highest shortages of teachers at both public primary and secondary schools. The MPs told TSC to consider counties that are most understaffed when advertising new vacancies.
REPLACEMENT OF TEACHERS WHO HAVE EXITED SERVICE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 2018 AND JANUARY 2019
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is advertising 1,050 posts to replace teachers who have exited service through Natural Attrition (832 posts for Primary Schools and 218 posts for Secondary Schools).
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 as a teacher as per Section 23 of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012. (a) Applicants for vacancies in Primary schools must be holders of P1 Certificate and will be selected from the County merit lists compiled during the May 2018 recruitment of additional teachers’ exercise.
Successful candidates will be deployed to serve in stations in any part of the Country and not necessarily in the County where they were recruited. (b) Applicants for vacancies in Secondary Schools must be holders of a minimum of Diploma in Education Certificate. 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.
All interested candidates should submit their applications to the respective County Directors and Boards of Management as above not later than 21st March, 2019.
The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
The Teachers Service Commission will only deal with TSC County Selection Panels and Boards of Management in this exercise. Individual application to the Commission will NOT be considered.
Successful applicants must not fill employment forms in more than one station as this will lead to disqualification.
CAUTION:
(a) 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. (b) Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission.
Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station, TSC County Directors, Sub-County Directors or to Teachers Service Commission headquarters through the following telephone lines:
Director (Staffing) Tel: 0202892193
Deputy Director (Staffing) Tel: 0202892131
Deputy Director(Staffing) Tel: 0202892133
OR
Write to the Commission through the email address [email protected] For detailed information on available vacancies in Counties and Schools/ Institutions.
Applicants are advised to: a) Visit the TSC Website at www.tsc.go.ke or b) Visit the TSC offices at the County or Sub-County.
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, sends a letter of employment (Letter of probationary employment) to a newly recruited teacher after successfully vetting the teachers’ documents. The letter is sent to the teacher through the station where the teacher has been posted to serve under TSC terms. In the letter the Commission Secretary spells out the entry level of the teacher i.e Secondary School Teacher II for teachers entering the profession as degree holders. The station where the teacher has been posted and the subjects to be handled are also written on the employment letter.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT.
A newly recruited teacher works on probation for a period of not less than six (6) months. In some cases the probation period may be extended if the teacher’s performance is unsatisfactory; at worst, the teacher’s employment may be terminated before completion of the probation period. To be confirmed on permanent terms, the head of institution fills a recommendation form for the teacher that is sent to TSC for approval.
The teacher is expected to proceed to the posted institution as indicated on the employment letter and has a grace period of 30 days from the effective date; as stated on the letter.
The employment letter also spells out the expected basic salary per year depending on the entry grade of the teacher. The teacher is also entitled to monthly allowances pegged on his/ her grade. Allowances that the teacher may get include, but not limited to: House allowance and Commuter allowance. Teachers working in areas classified as hardship get hardship allowance on top of the two allowances. While, those working at schools with differently abled learners also receive Special allowance.
The teacher is expected to work in any part of the country where the Commission feels his/ her services are required. Additionally, the teacher will have to serve at the initial work station, where the first posting has been made, for a period of not less than five (5) years before requesting for a transfer. Though, in some cases such a teacher may be transferred under special consideration from the Commission on such grounds as Medical and insecurity; as may be deemed fit by TSC.
The employment letter is also copied to the Principal or head of institution and the TSC County Director.
