Careers at Kenyatta University - Technical Assistant

Job Title: Technical Assistant – Milking Parlour In–Charge

Grade A/B

Department: School of Agriculture & Enterprise Development

Employer: Kenyatta University - Office of the Dean

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Requirements:

• Applicants must be holders of KCE division III/KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above.
• They must have a minimum professional qualification of Diploma in Animal Production/Animal Health/Dairy Technology from a recognized institution.

In addition applicants must have the following:

• At least two (2) years work experience in a large dairy farm
• Computer literate

Duties:
• Ensure timely and proper milking of the animals
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the milking parlour
• Ensure proper handling of the milk
• Coordinate the activities of the milking parlour with the milkers

Terms of Service:

The terms of service for the above include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit application letters and curriculum vitae (CV) and give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application Deadline: 23rd Oct 2013