GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 430

WHEREAS Francis Gachui Ndue, of P.O. Box 24, Ruiru in the Republic of Kenya, is registered as proprietor of that piece of land known as parcel No. Kiganjo/Gachika/781, situate in the district of Thika, and whereas the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi, in succession cause No. 130 of 1995, has ordered that the said piece of land be transferred to Rakeli Kahaki Gichuhi, and whereas all efforts made to compel the registered proprietor of the resultant numbers after the partition of the original number Kiganjo/Gachika/781, into 1789 and 1793, (1) Joseph Gachuhi Kinyanjui, (2) Njenga Ndui Mende, (3) Christopher Thuo Kinyanjui, (4) Peter Kagunyi Ndui and (5) Gichuhi Ndue, to surrender the land title deeds issued in respect of the said pieces of land to the land registrar have failed, notice is ‘given that’ after the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date hereof provided that no valid objection has been received within that period, I intend to dispense with the production of the said land title deeds and proceed with the registration of the said succession in the name of Rakeli‘Kahaki Gichuhi, and upon such registration the land title deed issued to the said (1) Joseph Gachuhi Kinyanjui, (2) Njenga Ndui Mende, (3) Christopher Thuo Kinyanjui, (4) Peter Kagunyi Ndui and (5S) Gichuhi Ndue, shall be deemed to be cancelled and of no effect. Dated the 28th January, 2000." S. M. NGUTURI, Land Registrar, Thika District. Gaze7re Notice No. 431 THE REGISTERED LAND ACT (Cap. 300, section 33) ‘REGISTRATION OF INSTRUMENT WHEREAS Susan Wanjiru Mwai, is registered as proprietor of that piece of land known as parcel No. Laikipia/Marmanet Siron Block 1/74 (Subukia), situate in the district of Laikipia,-and whereas the principal magistrate’s court at Nyahururu, in civil suit No. 407 of 1996, has ordered that the said piece of land be transferred to James Mureithi Githui, of P.O. Box 2048, Nyahururu, and whereas the executive officer of the court has in pursuance to an order of the said court executed an instrument of transfer of the said piece of land in favour of James Mureithi Githui, of P.O. Box 2048, Nyahururu, and whereas all efforts made to compel the registered proprietor to surrender the land title deed issued in respect of the said piece of land to the land registrar have failed, notice is given that after the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date hereof provided that no valid objection has been received within that period, I intend to dispense with the production of the said land title deed and proceed with the registration of the said instrument of transfer and issue a land title deed to the said James Mureithi Githui, and upon such . fegistration the land title deed issued earlier to the said Susan Wanjiru Mwai, shall be deemed to be cancelled and of no effect. Dated the 28th January, 2000. C. M. RINTARI, Land Registrar, Laikipia District. 28th January, 2000 Gazerre Norice No. 432 PUBLIC SERVICE, COMMISSION OF KENYA . VACANCTFS APPLICATIONS are invited for the posts shown below. Completed appitcations forms should reach the Secretary. Public Service Commission of Kenya. P.O. Box 30095, Nairobi on or before 24th February, 2000. Civil Servant applicants end J.ocal Authority Officers should complete (revised) Forms PSC.2A Form in triplicate (submitting the original through their heads of Department), Other applicants should complete PSC.Z Form in triplicate. Original, Duplicate and Triplicate copies must be accompanied by copies of applicants certificates and testimonials. The documents are obtainable cither from the Secretary, or other Government offices and are issued free of charge. NOTE All posts are on Penstonable or Agreement terms of service. Incremental credits will be granted to successful candidates who are aot Civil Servants for approved previous experience provided the maxinwuin salary is not exceeded. They will also be eligible for the benefits and privileges enjoyed by civil servants in accordance with existing Government regulations. All serving officers should enclose a copy of appointment leiter to the present grade. . The public service commission provides services to the public without any charge . If any member of the public is asked to pay for any services rendered or to be rendered by the commission, he or she should report the matter immediately to the commission in writing using the following address; the Secretary, Public Service Commission of Kenva, P.O. Box 30095, Nairobi. Section 10 of the Service Commission Act provides that: Any applicant who canvasses for a post he or she has applied for, will automatically be disqualified from consideration for the post. Vacancies in the Office of the President: Deputy Principat 1 (One Post} Baringo Development Institute (V/No. 2/2000) Salary scale. K£10,803 to K£13.860 p.a. Gob Group “P”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must have (a) served in the grade of principal lecturer for at least three (3) years; and (6) demonstrated strong leadership qualities and talent for training and administration. Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will deputise for the Principal in all the administrative and training duties at the Institute. He will be responsible for co-ordination of activities of the various training departments and ‘programmes at the Institute. He will also be expected to provide leadership needed to sustain a good image and credibility of the Institute. Principal Lecturer (Deputy Principal) (One (1) Post) --. National Youth Service (N.¥.S.) Engineering Institute (V/No. 3/2000) Salary scale.— K£9,714 to K£13,062 p. a. (Job Group “N”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants should have—- (a) bachelor of science or higher diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering; (b) served as a senior lecturer/head of department or ‘comparable position at job group “M” for a minimum period of three (3) years; and (c) demonstrated merit and ability in the performance of both management and training duties. Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible to the Principal and. will assist: the Principal in the general management of the Institute. Other duties and, responsibilities include preparation and supervision of training programme, schemes of work, guidance _ and counseling for both student and staff; participation in curriculum and development course and subject. panels, preparation and maintenance of students and staff records. Technical Instructor I (N.Y.S.) Engineering Institute (Thirteen : Posts) Salary scale.-— K£5,100 to KE7,470 p.a. (Job Group “I”) Electrical Installation (one (1) post) (VINo. 4/2000) Turning (one (1) post) (VINo. 5/2000) Fitting (one (1) post} (V/No. 6/2000) Welding (one (1) post) (V/No. 7/2000) Carpentry and Joinery/ Upholstery (one (1) post) (V/No. 8/2000) Plumbing (one (1) post) (V/No. 9/2000) Motor Vehicle Mechanics (one (1) post) (V/No. 10/2000) ~ Motor Vehicle Electrician (one (1) past) (V/No. 11/2000) Panel Beating (one (1) post) (VINo. 12/2000) Tailoring and Dressmaking (one (1) post) (V/No. 13/2000) Mathematics (two (2) posts) (V/No. 14/2000) Masonry (one (1) post) (V/No. 15/2000) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must have- - (a).technician certificate Part TI or ordinary diploma in their area of specialization; (6) served in the grade of instructor II for a minimum of three (3) years; and (c) demonstrated merit and ability in work performance. Duties and responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities at this level involve instructing students in their area of specialization, setting and marking tests, Preparation of lesson plans and schemes of work. They will be expected to work under guidance and supervision of Senior Technical Instructor or Head of Department. 1/0 ink AONYA GAZETIE 46th January, 2UUU VACANCIES—PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION—(Contd.) Principal Lecturer (Management) (One Posi) Kenya Police School of Management (V/No. 16/2000) Salary scale — K£9,714 to K£13,062 p.a. (Job Group “N”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must— (a) be holders of either M.B.A., M.A. or post graduate diploma in human resource development or their equivalents from a recognised university; (6) have at least three (3) years teaching experience in a recognised training institution as a senior lecturer; and (c) have participated actively in research and publication of teaching/training material and demonstrated proficiency in conducting senior level management seminars. Duties and responsibilities: Administration and management of the Kenya Police School of Management; planning, co-ordination and implementation of training policy; and overall development of the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient administration of the school on behalf of the Commissioner of Police through the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of planning and training. Senior Lecturer (Psychology) (One Post) Kenya Police School of Management (V/No. 17/2000) Salary scale.— KE 8,526 to K£11,919 p.a. Job Group “M”) Requirements for appointment. Applicants must— (a) be holders of a masters degree in social psychology or post graduate diploma in social psychology: and (4) have at least three (3) years teaching experience at an institution of higher learning as a Lecturer I in the relevant field. Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will undertake consultancy work with a view to producing learning materials in his field of specialisation, conduct high level seminars/workshops or ' symposia and co-ordinate courses and programmes. Senior Lecturer (Sociology) (One Post) Kenya Police School of Management (V/No. 18/2000) Salary scale. K£8,526 to 11,919 p.a. (Job Group “M”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must—-- (a) be holders of a masters degree. in sociology or a post graduate diploma in criminology; and (b) have at least three (3) years teaching experience at an institute of higher learning as a Jecturer I in the relevant field. Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will. undertake. consultancy work with a view to producing learning materials in his field of specialisation, conduct high level seminars/workshops or symposia and co-ordinating courses and programmes. Lecturer I (One Post) Kenya Police School of Management (V/No.19/2000) Salary scale.— K£7,014 to K£10,044 p.a. (Job Group “L”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must—— (a) be holders of masters degree in Education majoring in curriculum design and development. OR (b) serving Lecturers II with at least three (3) years experience in curriculum design and development in a - recognized institution. Duties and responsibilities include: (a) design and develop curriculum in police training institutions; (b) formulate strategies for training to meet the needs of the police department; and (c) co-ordinate research, consultancy and evaluation of training programmes at the implementation and impact levels. Principal Superintendent (Mechanical) (Police Dept.) (One Post) (V/No. 20/2000) Salary scale — K£9,714 to K£13,062 p.a. (Job Group “N”) Requirements for appointment: . Applicants must-— (a) have satisfactorily served for at least three (3) years in the grade of chief superintendent (mechanical), (b) have acquired wide knowledge in the design and manufacture of various mechanical components and a thorough knowledge of mechanical services related to the repair and maintenance of plants and motor vehicles; and (c)be conversant with Government regulations on tendering, procurement of stores, financial management and personnel matters. Duties and responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include interpretation and implementation of various work guidelines. ; _ The officer will be overall in-charge of design work and the implementation of better workshop techniques and installation and testing of mechanical equipment. The officer will be in-charge of planning and co-ordination of repair plans and programmes. Senior Superintendent (Mechanical) (Police Dept.) (Two Posts) (V/No. 21/2000) Salary scale.—- K£7,014 to K£10,044 p.a. (Job Group “7.”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must have-~- (a) Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Kenya National Examinations Council or other approved equivalent qualification; (b) served satisfactorily for at least three (3) years in the grade of a Superintendent (Mechanical); and (c) shown supervisory, organizing abilities and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results. Those with National Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Kenya National Examinations Council or other 28th January, 2000 t VACANCTES—PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION—(Contd.) approved equivalent qualification plus five (5) years experience in the grade of Superintendent (Mechanical) will also be considered. Duties and responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include deployment in a large and busy section of a Central Workshop, a Provincial Workshop or be in charge of a large and busy district workshop. They will be required to work on: design drawings, specifications, and carrying out cost analysis in relation to Motor Vehicle and plant body design and-manufacture. Preparation and installation of mechanical equipment, cost and quality control, work planning and programming and inspection and evaluation of motor vehicle as required. Superintendent (Mechanical) (Police Dept.) (Five Posts) (V/No. 22/2000) Salary scale. K£5.955 to KE8.790 p.a. (Job Group “K™) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must have- (a) satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Inspector (Mechanical) for at least three (3) years: and (b) shown merit and competence ‘as reflected. in work performance and results. : Duties and responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include-- (a) being in-charge of a number of sections within the central workshop or within a large provincial ‘workshop; (b) being responsible for all kinds of repair work on motor vehicles within one station: (c) overseeing repair and maintenance of plant and equipment under the section: and (d) inspection of motor vehicles and plants with a view to repairing or boarding: and (e) inspection and giving valuation reports on motor vehicle as required: . Senior Superintendent (Telecommunications) (Police Dept.) (Twelve Posts) (V/No. 23/2000) Salary scale:— KE5,955 to K£8,790 p. a. Job Group “K”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must have— (a}served satisfactorily in the grade of Superintendent (Telecommunications) or comparable position for at least three (3) years; (b) experience in supervision of installations maintenance and operation of electronic equipment; and (c) demonstrated technical competence and administrative ability to co-ordinate and supervise work at this level. Duties and responsibilities: Duties include supervision of on-the-job training in an engineering unit, a province or the Kenya Police Signals Training School, scheduling of installation and supervision of maintenance units. Superintendent (Telecommunications) (Police Dept) (Twenty- five Posts) (V/No. 24/2000) Salary scale.--- K£5,100 to K£7.170 p.a. (Job Group “J") Requirements for appointment: . Applicants must- (a) be in possession of Telecommunication Engineering Technician Certificate Part Il offered by the Kenya National Examination Council or its equivalent: (b) have served as senior inspector (telecommunications) or comparable position for at least three. years: and (c) be conversant with installation, maintenance and repair of ILF.V.ALF. and U.HLF. equipment in static, mobile and portable roles or broad band radio and multiplexing techniques or have specialized in- other branches of -telecommunications engineering. knowledge of Government. regulation and stores -accounting procedures is essential. Duties and responsibilities: Duties include deputising the provincial signals officer or being in-charge of major unit or formation within the police department. Vacancies in the Ministry of Finance and Planning: Director of External Resources (One Post) (V/No. 25/2000) ‘Salary scale.-- K£13.860 to KEl7, 061 p.a. (Job Group “R”) Requir ements for appointment: For appointment to the grade of Director of External Resources. Job Group “R”. the officer must have-—- (a) served as Deputy Secretary or Chief Finance Officer or Chief Economist/Statistician, Job Group “Q” for a minimum period of three (3) years; (6) demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership and capability for organisation and co-ordination at top management level: and - (c) considerable experience in the preparation of financing agreements and memoranda negotiation skitls and diplomatic etiquettes: extensive financial management at national level. . Duties and responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities at this level include the following-— (a) being responsible to the Permanent Secretary, Treasury and Financial secretary; (b) co-ordination with donors on funding of various development programmes: (c) preparing agreements. and memoranda between the Government and various donors on external and funded projects; (d) co-ordinate and organisation ‘of various consultative meetings with the donors both multilateral and bilateral; (e) facilitate disbursement and reimbursement of funds voted in the development vote forming the external component using a computerized accounting system; () co-ordinate with the line ministry and. other departments in Ministry of Finance for. proper absorption of donor funds in the development vote; (g) supervision and management of the department; (h) participation in the formulation of development and implementation of the department's budget; and (i) participate in appraisal, evaluation and monitoring of donor funded projects.. VACANCIES—PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION—{(Contd.) Programme Manager (Reform) (One Post) (V/No. 26/2000) Salary scale.--- K£12,291 to K£15,159 p.a. (Job Group “Q”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants should have— (a) university degree and postgraduate qualifications in business administration, finance, economics or public enterprise management; (b)a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, preferably three (3) years of which should be at the level of principal accounts controller/deputy chief economist, job group “P” or its equivalent position in both the public and private sectors; and (c) extensive professional experience at senior management level in parastatal restructuring and privatization, financial and consultancy management. Duties and responsibilities: The programme manager will be responsible to the investment secretary for the design and successful accomplishment of the comprehensive public enterprise reform programme including; participating in management and execution of diagnostic studies that identify the nature, extent and impact of the reform measures to be taken and preparation of first performance contracts for each public enterprise; participating in co-ordinating of the reform implementation action: developing and implementing plans for rationalizing Government investments in enterprises in which Government has a minority equity interest: co-ordination with the Attomey General's office in reviewing and if necessary modifying the regulatory and Jegal framework: designing and implementing systems for the settlement of indebtness and the adoption of measures to prevent its repeated build up: reforming where necessary, the financial and organizational structures of majority owned public enterprises to. enable them to operate on a sound commercial basis and board representations. Programme Manager (Monitoring and Supervision) (One Post) , (Five Posts) (V/No. 27/2000) Salary scale. K£12.291 to KE15,159 p.a. Job Group “Q”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants should have.-- (a) university degree with a postgraduate qualification: in finance, accounting or economics: (b}a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, preferably three (3) of which should be at the level of principal accounts controller/deputy chief economist (job group “P”) or its equivalent position in both the public and private sectors; (c) extensive professional experience in financial accounting and performance monitoring; and (d) professional experience in matiagement information systems and public enterprise restructuring and privatization. ; Duties and responsibilities: The programme manager (monitoring and supervision) will be responsible to the investment secretary for monitoring and supervising public enterprises, including setting strategic object and performance targets; developing and introducing effective procedures for the monitoring and supervision of the public enterprises, preparation, implementation and review of performance contracts, review of budgets; liaison with the parent ministries on all matters relating to public enterprises monitoring, maintaining a comprehensive public enterprise financial data base: co-ordination of the preparation of public enterprises, public investment programme proposals and board representations. Deputy Programme Manager (Systems Development) (One Post) (V/No. 28/2000) Salary scale. K£10,803 to K£13,860 p.a. (Job Group “P") Requirements for appointment. Applicants should have--- (a) university degree in computer based information systein/technology: (b) a working knowledge of computer-based financial and accounting systems, (c) a minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, preferably three (3) of which should be at the level of principal systems analyst, job group “N” or equivalent position in both public and private sectors: and (d) extensive practical knowledge of and experience in windows NT networks, windows 95 and Xentx environments. Duties and responsibilities: The deputy programme manager (systems development) will be responsible to the programme manager (monitoring and supervision) for the development and impletnentation of management information systems to support public enterprise monitoring and supervision functions. He/she will also be required to develop and implement management information systems to support the other functions in the department such as the debt management system. Assistant Programme Manager (Monitoring and Supervision) (Five Posts) (V/N. 29/2000) Salary scale... K£9,714 to K£13,062 p.a. (lob Group “N") Requirements for appointment: Applicants should have-- - (a) university degree in finance, accounting or economics: (b)a minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience, preferably three (3) of which should be at the level of chief accountant/senior economist, job group “M”™ or its equivalent position in both public and private sectors: (c) professional experience in financial analysis, . investment appraisal techniques as well as knowledge and experience in budgeting techniques and. their application for performance review and control; and (d) practical knowledge and application of witidows based spreadsheet tools, such as Ms Excel., etc. Duties and responsibilities: The assistant programme manager (monitoring and supervision) will be responsible to the deputy programme manager (monitoring and supervision) for monitoring and supervising public enterprises including ensuring that, appropriate and timely financial guidelines are printed.and issued to the public enterprises and their parent ministries; timely and appropriate periodic budgets and other financial submissions are received from the public enterprises; proper analysis of and reporting on the received budgets and other financial submissions against target is done: special assessment of the capital: programmes of the public enterprise in line with. the public investment programme and in liaison with the parent ministries and other departments; updating of the public contracts. He/she will also be responsible for monitoring the existence and progress of the physical projects undertaken by the public enterprises. ‘ VACANCIES—PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION—{Contd.) Assistant Finance Manager (Two Posts) (V/No. 30/2000) Salary scale. K£9,714 to K£13,062 p.a. (Job Group “N”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants should have--- (a) a degree in finance/accounting/economics or C.P.A. Part If qualification; (b)a minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience, preferably three (3) of which should be at the level of chief accountant, job group “M” or its equivalent position in both the public and private sectors; and (c) skills in computer based debt management systems, professional experience in recovery of funds and be conversant with treasury procedures. Duties and responsibilites: The successful candidate will be responsible to the deputy programme manager, debt management division. He/she will be required to assist in all operationa]l matters directly relating to public enterprises debt, including recording, disbursements, collection, reconciliation,. restructuring and preparation of debt statements and debt related appropriation accounts. He/she will also be required to Haise with parent ministries and relevant treasury departments on alf matters relating to public enterprise debts. Assistant Programme Manager (Systems Development) (One Post) (V/No. 31/2000) Salary scale. K£9,714 to K£13,062 p.a. Job Group “N”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants should have (a) university degree in computer based information systems technology: (b) a minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience preferably three (3) of which should be at the level of chief systems analyst, job group.“M™ or its equivalent Position in both public and private sectors: (c) a working knowledge of computer based financial and accounting systems: and (d) experience in financial system analysis. design, implementation and maintenance, and practical knowledge in Windows NT networks, Windows 95 and Xenix environments. Duties and responsibilities: The assistant programme manager (system development) will be responsible to the deputy programme manager (system development) for ensuring that systems are developed, implemented and maintained in line with the department's information processing needs. He will also be responsible for compiling overall systems documents and ensuring adherence to systems documentation standards. He/she will also be required to carry out training for the departments. staff and to liaise with . Microcomputer Information Systems Department (MISD), the Commonwealth Secretariat and other institutions to ensure institutional support of systems developed by each of these institutions which are currently being used by the departments. Assistant Programme Manager (Reform)(Two Posts) (V/No. 32/2000) Salary scale.---K£9,714 to K£13,062 p.a. (lob Group “N™) Requirements for appointment: Applicants should have-— (a} a degree in finance, accounting or economics; (b)a minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience, preferably three (3) of which should be at the level of chief accountant/senior economist, job group “M” or its equivalent position in both public and private sectors; and (c) professional experience in managing series of complex diagnostic studies relating to corporate restructuring, designing and implementing public enterprise restructuring/reform programmes, corporate interpretation of commercial law in the area of government economic regulations and working knowledge of economic policies. Duties and responsibilities: The assistant programme manager (reforms) will be responsible to the deputy: programme manager (reforms) for identifying regulatory functions currently performed by public enterprises and appraising the consistency of regulations with current sectoral policy, assisting in procurement of consulting services including preparation of terms of reference for diagnostic studies, negotiations and extension of consulting contracts, supervising and co-ordinating various diagnostic studies and identifying sources of funds for the individual studies, preparation of briefs and detailed implementation plans for restructuring of individual public enterprises based on each of the diagnostic studies, preparation of memoranda required for obtaining relevant approvals, assisting in policy formulation and implementation with regard to proceeds of divestiture/privatisation, ensuring timely remedial action is taken, assisting in treasury's performance of its role as a shareholder with regard to divestiture/privatisation enterprises, facilitating necessary authority for matters arising from divestiture/privatisation including financial and management restructuring; and liaising with the auditor general (corporations), registrar general and other relevant ministries/departments on matters arising from divestiture/privatisation. Deputy Director of Computer Service (One Post) (V/No. 33/2000) Salary scale.-- K£10,803 to K£13,860 p.a. (Job Group “P”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants should have— fa)served in the grade of principal systems - analyst/programmer for a period of at least three (3) years: and (b) demonstrated a high degree of competence in the management and supervision of the work of systems analyst/programmer and entire computer operations. Duties and responsibilities: The deputy director will be answerable to the director of computer services for all administrative and professional matters pertaining to the department on a day to day basis. His duties and responsibilities will revolve around the following—- (a) approving outline systems proposals prior to the commencement of detailed systems, specification as well as approving the detailed specification before any implementation starts; VACANCIES—PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION—(Contd.) (5) providing direction and guidance for technical developments and standard in his functional areas; (c) ensuring that any enhancement/changes to existing systems are fully tested before being handed over to the user as being operational; and (d)reviewing performance of information systems personnel and determining training requirements for the department and the users. Principal Systems Analyst/Programmer (One Post) (V/No. 34/2000) Salary scale.---K£9,714-K£13,062 p.a. (Job Group “N”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must have (ajserved in the grade of chief systems analyst/programmer. for a period of at least three (3) years: (h) obtained a postgraduate. qualification in computer science from a recognised institution: and (c) demonstrated administrative ability required to handle responsibilities at this level. Duties and responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities will include— (a) responsibility for major program area/division including planning. monitoring and evaluating programme activities and generally ensuring that program/division goals and systems standards are maintained: a (b) designing and recommending standards for activities under his jurisdiction and evaluating adherence to them: (c) liaising with user management to establish and ensure that information processing téeds are being satisfactorily met; and (d) reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation. Chief Computer Operations Officer (One Post) (V/No. 35/2000) Salary scale.-—K£8,526 to K£l 1,919 p.a. (Job Group “M”) Requirements for appointment: _ Applicants must have—- (a)'a minimum of three(3) years satisfactory service as a senior computer operations officer; and (6) demonstrated administrative and technical capability in handling responsibilities attached to this grade. Duties and responsibilities: The Chief Computer Operations Officer, will be expected to perform the following duties— (a) provision of advice to the director on administration of the scheme of service in respect of computer operations personnel, (b) overall supervision of computer operations section; (c) reviewing performance of computer operations personnel and determining their training requirements: (d)making recommendations for revision and improvement of computer operations standards as necessary: and (e) ensuring that adequate computer stationartes are available for use by the computer. Senior Systems Analvst/Programmer (Seven Posts) (V/Ne. 36/2096) Salary scale. K£7,014 to K£10.044 p.a. (lob Group oo Requirements for Appointments: Applicants must (a) have served as systems analyst/programmer I for a period of at least three (3) years: (hb) be ‘confirmed. in appointment in case of direct appointment: and (c) have shown knowledge and competence in systems analysis. design programme. specification. communication skills and ability to supervise staff. Duties and responsibilities: (a) carrying out systems analysis. design and programme specifications in direct liaison with users: (b) the development, implementation and maintenance of systems projects as assigned: (c) ensuring adherence to established performance and systems development implementation and maintenance standards in his team: ‘(d)supervising and compiling overall systems documentation and ensuring adherence fo systems documentation standards for sysiems developed by his team: (e) designing, scheduling and managing training for users: (f) carrying out programming and systems training for the junior.officers in his team: and (g) assisting in feasibility studies as assigned. Senior Accountant (Twenty Posts) (V/No. 37/2000) ” Salary. scale---K£7,014 to K£10,044 p.a. Job Group “T.”) Requirements for appointment: Serving Accountants I will be considered for appointment to the grade of Senior Accountant (job group “L”) provided they—- (a) have shown merit and ability in accounting work over a period of at least three years in the grade of accountant L Job Group “K™: and (b) have passed at least Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (Kenya) Examinations. OR Accountants I who have served m the grade for a minimum period of four years and in addition. possess a Bachelor of Commerce degree with accounting option from the Kenya national universities or any other.relevant degree with accounting option from a recognized university adjudged to be its equivalent will also be eligible for consideration for appointment to the grade of senior accountant, job group “L”. ; Consideration for appointment as senior accountant may also be given to accountants I who have served in job group “K” for five years and have passed part I of the Certified Public Accountants (Kenya) Examination. with central Government stream option or those who passed the former Government Accounts Examination No. 2 or the advanced accounts course, at the Kenya Institute of Administration, in central government finance and financial procedures, government accounts and costing or a diploma in financial management from Sri-lanka or - associate degree in business administration. Selection for promotion to the grade of senior accountants will normally be 28th January, 2000 VACANCIES——PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION——(Contd.} made from candidates who are mature, decisive and who have shown ability to organize work, manage and develop staff and communicate clearly and effectively. They must, in addition, possess extensive knowledge of financial management techniques and have demonstrated ability to apply them. Duties and responsibilities: A senior accountant will head an accounting section or be a deputy to the head of a smali accounting unit. He/she will be required to work withm Government policies and general directives given by the head of the accounting unit or his/her accounting officer as the case may be. Work at this level involves overall review of accounting procedures and practices including supervision and development. of staff as well as taking tasks ouside normal routine duties. Accountant I (Eleven Posts) (V/No. 38/2000) Salary scale. K£5.955 te K£8,790 p.a. (Job Group “K”) Requirements for appointment: Direct appointment: Applicants must have passed part HL of C.P.A. (K) or any other acceptable professional accounting qualifications by virtue of which the holder is exempted from part IIT of C.P.A. (K). Promotion: Serving Accountants I] will be’ eligible for promotion to Accountant I provided they ‘ (a) have shown merit and ability over a period of at least three (3) vears in the grade of Accountant IT: (hy) have been confirmed tm their appointment: and (c) have. passed at least part I] of the C.P.A. (K) Examination or its accepted equivalent. . Accountants I] who have served in the grade for a minimum period of four years and are in possession of 2-bachetor of commerce degree with accounting option or any other relevant degree with accounting option from a recognised university will be eligible for consideration for appointment to the grade of accountant J. : OR Accountants I] who have served in the grade for at least five (5) years and have passed part 1 of C.P.A. (K) with central Government stream option or the former Government Accounts Examination no.2 or the advanced accounts coursé at the Kenya Institute of Administration in central government finance and financial procedures, Government accounts and costing or a diploma in financial management from Sri-lanka or associate degree in business administration In all cases, the officers must be capable of organizing work and supervising staff effectively. Duties and responsibilities: An Accountant | will typically be required to deal with day-to- day accounting operations in a medium sized department. Work at this level is subject to occasional checks rather than close supervision. The officer must have sufficient broad and detailed knowledge of accountancy procedures and practices to enable him/her to deal effectively-with all routine matters without guidance. His/her responsibility may involve undertaking a limited range of management accounting, preparation of final accounts and statements, general supervision of staff including their training and development. Accountant IT (Seven Posts) (V/No. 39/2000) Salary scale.-K£5,100 to K£7,470 p.a. (Job Group “T’) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must be serving Accountants I[I/Accounts Assistants who have--- (a) shown merit and ability over a period of two (2) years: and (6) have passed at least part I of the C.P.A. Examination with central Government stream option or its equivalent or are in possession of any other recognized qualifications adjudged to be equivalent to part I of C.P.A. or passed the former Government Accounts Examination No. I or: junior accounts course at the Kenya Institute of Administration. Duties and responsibilities: An Accountant IT will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting work of limited scope and complexity under appropriate guidance of a more senior officer. Work typically includes verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations, collation of financial estimates, determination of aggregate expenditure, supervision of the revenue collection processes, control of expenditure and below the line group of accounts, general accounting work involving book- keeping knowledge and routine accounting entries. The scope and complexity of work will increase with experience and training but the officer will still be under the close guidance where new tasks are involved. Librarian IT (One Post) (VINo:-40/2000) | Salary scale.- -K£5.100 to K£7,470 p.a. (Job Group “J°) | Requirements for appointment: Applicants must ‘(a)have rendered at least three (3) years satisfactory service in the grade of Librarian IT], (job group “H”); (f) be confirmed in appointment, (c) be in possession of a diploma in library studies or library science or information science from the Kenya Polytechnic or any other recognized institution; and (d) have shown merit and ability to organize and contro! work in a medium sized library. Preference will be given to applicants who are computer literate. Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for management of library services, including implementation of library work programmes in a large departmental library. Work at this level will normally involve direction, control and co-ordination of library staff, selection and purchase of books, periodicals, etc. Facancies in the Office of the Controller and Audit General: Assistant Director of Audit (Eight Posts) (Re-Advertisement) (V/No. 41/2000) Salary scale.--- K£9,714 to K£13,062 p.a. (Job Group “N”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must be serving Principal Auditors who—- (a) have passed Part II] of C.P.A. (K) Examination or its recognized equivalent or who possess a degree plus post graduate diploma or other recognized post graduate qualifications in fields relevant to audit function, such as accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, etc. VACANCIFS—PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION—(Contd.) () have shown merit and ability over a period of at least three (3) years in audit work at that level: and (c) have demonstrated administrative capabilities and high degree of competence in planning. conducting and supervising both financial and management audits as well as ninning an_audit branch effectively. Duties and responsibilities: The successful applicant will take charge of an audit division comprising of audit branches. Principal Auditor (Seven Posts) (Re-Advertisement) (V/No. 42/2000) Salary scale.---K£8,526 to K£11,919 p.a. (Job Group “M™) Requirements for appointment: . Applicants must be serving Senior Auditors, Job Group “I who have-- (a) satisfactorily served in that grade for a minimum period of three (3) years: (5) demonstrated wide administrative capabilities and a high degree of competence in managing audit function including the ability to advise, develop and apply audit techniques and methods; and (c) passed part III of C.P.A. (K) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualification or possess a degree plus a relevant post graduate qualification. OR Senior auditors who have served in that grade for at least four (4) years and possess a degree from’a recognized university in a ’ field relevant to auditing function such as accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science etc. OR Senior auditors who are in possession of part II of C.P.A. (K) Examination and have served for at least five (5) years in that grade will also be considered. Duties and responsibilities: The successful applicant will take charge of a major audit branch responsible for audit of a ministry or group of ministries or local authorities or a provincial audit branch. Senior Auditor (Thirteen (13) Posts) (Re-Advertisement) (V/No. 43/2000) Salary scale —-K£7,014 to K£10,044 p.a. (Job Group “L”) Requirements for appointment: Applicant must be serving Auditors I who have-— (a) passed Part If of C.P.A. (K) Examination or its equivalent: and (4) shown merit and ability over a period of at least three (3) years in audit work at that level. OR Serving Auditors T who possess a degree from a recognized university in the fields. relevant to audit function and have shown merit and ability in audit work at the grade of Auditor I, job group “K™ for a minimum period of four (4) years. OR Serving senior audit examiners J, job group “K” who have served in that grade for a minimum period of three (3) years and have shown merit and ability in work performance and who in addition possess part If of C.P.A. (K) Examination or its recognized equivalent will also be considered. In all cases an applicant must have demonstrated a high degree of competence in conducting and supervising both financial and management audits. Duties and responsibilities: The successful applicant will take charge of an audit branch responsible for audit of a ministry, a group of ministries, a provincial or local authority audit office. Vacancies in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development: Director of Fisheries (One Post) (V/No. 44/2000) Salary scale. K£12,291 to K£15, 159 p.a. (Job Group “Q*) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must be serving officers who have--- (a) completed at least three (3) years satisfactory service in the grade of deputy director of fisheries; (4) shown outstanding ability and competence both technical and administrative in performance of duties at that level: and (c) acquired wide experience in all aspects of fisheries ‘work and are fully conversant with the fisheries act and Government regulations relating to management and administration of finance and personnel. _ Duties and responsibilities: The director of fisheries will be responsible to the permanent secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for efficient management of the department in accordance with the Fisheries Act. This involves policy formulation and its implementation; direction and control of the department's activities to ensure achievement of all its objectives. the main policy objective of the department which the director must strive to achieve, is maximization of fish production on sustainable basis. Deputy Director of Livestock Production (Two Posts) (VINo. 45/2000) Salary scale.---K£10,803 to K£13,860.p.a. (Job Group “P”) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must have—- (a) bachelor of science degree in either animal production, range management or its equivalent from a recognised university; (b) served in the grade of assistant director of livestock production (job group “N”) for a period of not less than three (3) years; and (c) demonstrated professional competence, high qualities of leadership and remarkable initiative in the development of Livestock Production including project implementation. Duties and responsibilities: Successful candidates will be responsible to the Director of Agriculture and Livestock Production for planning, control and co-ordination of all livestock production activities including implementation of development programmes in divisions, training institutions or specific projects. They may be deployed in one of the divisions in the ministry headquarters, a major training institution, a province or a specific project. 2OUl Jatlaty, <vuy afb, ACIN ESAS VASA —_— VACANCIES—PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION-—{Contd.) Assistant Livestock Health Officer 1 (Six Posts) (V/No. 46/2000) Salary scale. --K£5,100 to K£7,470 p.a. (Job Group “J") Requirements for appointment: Applicants must--- (a)be in possession of a diploma in animal health/husbandry from Egerton University or any other recognized institution: and ‘(b) have served at the level of assistant livestock health officer Il (job group “H™) for a minimum period of three (3) years. In addition, they must have shown merit and ability in their work performance. Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidates will be in-charge of disease control, tick control or artificial insemination at the district level. They will assist the district veterinary officers in planning and execution of these activities, and will be required to guide and supervise junior officers. Officers at this level may, also be deployed in training institutions as trainers/demonstrators. Vacancies in the Ministry of Health: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (Seven Posts) (V/No. 48/2000) Salary scale. K£8.526 to K£I,919 p.a. Job Group “M") Requirements for appointment: For appointment to the grade of Assistant Chief Nursing Officer applicants must (a) have completed a period of at least three years in the grade of senior nursing officer: and (b) have shown considerable experience, technical competence and administrative capabilities in organising nursing services at the level of senior nursing officer or in training as head of a department in the school of nursing. Duties and responsihilities: Duties and responsibilities will entail the management of nursing services in large units at a national or provincial hospital. This includes supervising. co-ordinating and evaluating nursing activities in the hospital. Alternatively. an officer at this level may be head of a department in the school of nursing, where the officer will be responsible for planning. recruitment. supervision and evaluation of training programmes. Senior Enrolled Nurse (Six Posts) (V/No. 49/2000) Salary scale. K£5.955 to K£8.970 p.a. (lob Group “K~) Requirements, for appointment: For appointment to the grade of Senior Enrolled Nurse applicants must have (a) completed at least three years service as an enrolled nurse 1; and (A) demonstrated ability, mitiative and competence in organizing. directing and discharging duties and responsibilities at the level of enrolled nurse 1. ~ Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will be subjected to periodic check rather than to close supervision and involves a variety of duties at 4 national/provincial or district hospital or a health centre. Duties and responsibilities involve planning, supervision, evaluation and co-ordination of nursing care for patients in a health centre. The officer will also be expected to perform the duties of the clinical officer in-charge in the latter's absence and to ensure availability and hold an inventory of supplies. He/she may in addition, be expected to participate in the teaching of students attached to a health unit. Vacancies in the Ministry of Information, Transport and Communications: Director of Media Services (One Post) (V/No. 50/2000) _ Salary scale.--K£12,291 to 15.159 p.a. (Job Group “Q”) Requirements for appointment: Appointment to the grade of Director of Media Services will be made from officers who have--- (a) served in the grade of deputy director of information services or in a comparable position for at least three (3) years; (4) demonstrated outstanding professional ability in Journalism: and (c) demonstrated a high degree of integrity and competence required for effective management of information services. : Duties and responsibilities: The Director of Media Services will be responsible to the permanent secretary, Ministry of Information, Transport and Communications for all professional, administrative and operational matters related to media services and news services. Duties include initiating and advising on information policy formulation and implementation. control and management of finance, equipment and~ stores. deployment, training and ' development of staff in the department. Deputy Director af Media Services (Two Posts) (V/No. 51/2000) Salary scale. --K£10,803.to K£13.860 p.a. (Job Group “P”) Requirements for appointment: Appointment to the grade of deputy director of media services will be made from officers who have—- (a) served in the grade of assistant director of information for a period of at least three (3) years: and (4) gained wide administrative experience and professional competence as reflected in. work performance and results. . Duties and responsibilities: The deputy director of media services will he responsible to the Director of Media Services for the planning, organization, control and co-ordination of all the activities and operations of the department. He/She will ensure that Government policies and directives are implemented in the collecting and dissemination of news stories. The officer will also ensure the effective and efficient use of resources. co-ordinate manpower development, training and development programmes, and deputize for the director as required. Vacancy in the Ministry of Local Government: Assistant Director (Planning and Research) (One Post) (V/No. 52/2000) Salary scale, K€9.714 to K£13.062 p.a, Gob Group “N*) Requirements for appointment: Applicants must (a) be in possession of a university degree in any of the following disciplines: physical and/or urban planning, housing. or land economics from a recognized university. Rats SRA SN 2 LR NSS ARE SDB wee eee 7 ~~ VACANCIFS—PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION—( Contd.) (byhave served in the field of urban planning and development at the level of senior planning officer job group “M™ or its equivalent for a minimum period of at least three (3) years: and (c) have demonstrated a high standard of professional competence and administrative ability in leading a multi-disciplinary team of professionals tn formulating and implementing urban development policies - strategies. programmes and projects. Those with post graduate qualifications in urban planning, urban economics or housing will have an added advantage. Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for--- (a) initiating, reviewing and formulating urban development policies and strategies at national level: (hb) co-ordination, identification, preparation and priorities of urban. development plans and programmes for implementation in the urban areas of relevant agencies: (c) co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation of urban development plans and programmes; (d) co-ordinating the formulation of long term strategic plans and growth strategies by local authorities by giving appropriate technical assistance and advice; . fe) mtegrating urban environmental issues into the local authorities. development programmes: and () responsible for housing and human_ settlement programmes. Vacancy in the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry: Senior Librarian (One Post) (V/No. 53/2000) Salary scale. K£7.014 to K£10.044 pia. (Job Group “T~) Requirements for appointment: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have~- (a) completed at least three (3) years satisfactory service at the level of Librarian I: and (h) shown merit and proven administrative capability with extensive knowledge and experience in library service. Duties and responsibilities: A senior librarian will be responsible for the operation of the library services in the ministry, including financial management. The officer will normally take charge of a large number of departmental libraries where he/she will assist in the management and administration of the library services and ensure full and efficient provision of library services and facilities. CANCELLATION: All the candidates who applied for-the following posts should treat the advertisement as having heen cancelled: 44/99,47/99, 54/99, 121/99, 122/99. 137/99, 139/99. 156/99, 157/99, 172/99. 183/99, 193/99, 206/99, 218/99, 240/99, 257/99, 289/99, 291/99, 412/99, 414/99, 430/99 and 527/99. REGRETS: All candidates who applied for the advertisements quoted below and have not heard from us should consider themselv es unsuccessful: 1/99 to 11/99. 13/99, 15/99 to 43/99. 45/99, 46/99, 48/99 to 53/99, 55/99, 57/99 to 411/99. 413/99, 415/99 to 426/99, 428/99 to 436/99, 439/99 to 445/99, 485/99. 486/99 to 498/99, 502/99 to 515/99, 517/99. 518/99. 526/99, 528/99. 530/99 to 534/99 and 543/99, GazETTE Norice No. 433 THE KENYA GOVERNMENT PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION FOR CLERICAL OFFICERS, AUGUST, 1999 RESULTS Corrigendum , IT IS notified for general information that the undermentioned candidate was crroncously shown as having passed the examination. He i is now advised to re-sit the examination. Name Index No. Ministry! Department Station Paper to sit 1/PE/0563 Joseph Odiyo Orwa Information Nairobi Accounts Dated the 24th January, 2000. S. S: BOIT, Secretary, Public Service Commission of Kenya.