Fresh Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Fresh Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Fresh Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Makueni County Public Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act 2012 whose mandate includes appointing persons to hold or act in the offices of County Public Service. Makueni County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following Job Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board as per Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 59 of the County Governments’ Act 2012.

Jobs at Makueni County

  1. Medical Services/Medical Specialist I – Anaesthesiologist
  2. Medical Services/Medical Specialist I – Radiologist
  3. Health Administrative Assistant III (2 Posts)
  4. Chief Driver (1 Post) (Re-advertisement)
  5. Managing Director – Makueni Rural Water Board (MARUWAB)
  6. Director Lands Urban Planning and Development
  7. Chief Physical Planner
  8. Land Survey Assistants III (2Post)
  9. Senior Support Staff
  10. Inspector (Agriculture)
  11. Plant Operator III (5 Posts)
  12. Village Administrator III (3 Posts)
  13. Firefighter III (5 Posts)

Medical Services/Medical Specialist I – Anaesthesiologist

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Medicine, Anesthesia, Radiology, from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
  • Registration certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
  • Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course or its equivalent qualification lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Medical Services/Medical Specialist I – Radiologist

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Medicine, Anesthesia, Radiology, from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
  • Registration certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
  • Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course or its equivalent qualification lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Health Administrative Assistant III (2 Posts)

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade C-or its equivalent qualification with at least a C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics from a recognized Institution; and
  •  Diploma in any of the following: – Health Management, Hospital Administration, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Chief Driver (1 Post) (Re-advertisement)

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Have at least five (5) years of experience in driving;
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
  • A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
  • Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
  • A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
  • Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.

Managing Director – Makueni Rural Water Board (MARUWAB)

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirements for appointment;
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Engineering (Civil or Water) or Finance or Economics, or Business Management, Environmental science or other Social Sciences;
  • A Master’s degree or higher qualification will be an added advantage;
  • Experience in management of public/private entities for a period of not less than five(5) years;
  • Attended and successfully completed a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Meet the requirements of leadership and integrity in chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, 2010;
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body and be a member in good standing (where applicable);
  •  Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with highly demonstrable competencies in strategy formulation and implementation, building shared vision and managing people in a multi-cultural environment.

Director Lands Urban Planning and Development

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must: –

  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning or related discipline from a recognized university;
  • Master’s degree in urban and regional planning from a recognized university will bean added advantage;
  • Hold a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) or its equivalent qualification lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
  • Be registered as a Physical Planner under the Physical Planners Registration Act, 1996;
  • Be member of Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP) or Architectural Association (town Planners chapter);
  • Be in good standing with relevant Professional body;
  • Have at least five (5) years post-qualification professional experience in physical and land use planning, with experience of not less than three (3) years in a senior managerial position in the Public Service or Private Sector; and
  • Is not otherwise disqualified under the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitutionor any other written law.

Chief Physical Planner

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment

  • Must be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Have a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience;
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
  • Must be a member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planner Chapter);

Land Survey Assistants III (2Post)

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment

  • Must be a Kenyan Citizen;
  • Diploma in land surveying its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) or its equivalent;
  • Certificate in computer applications and;
  • Such other qualifications as may be adjudged equivalent by the County Public Service Board.

Senior Support Staff

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirements for appointment

  • Must be a Kenyan citizen
  • Have a KCSE certificate with a minimum grade of D (plain)
  • Have 6 years of relevant experience.

Inspector (Agriculture)

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Duties and responsibilities

  • This is the entry and training grade for diploma and technician part II certificate holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and close supervision of a senior officer. Specific duties will involve provision of agricultural engineering works, services, and mechanization extension

Requirements for appointment;

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Diploma in field of agricultural engineering such as soil and water, mechanization/farm power, surveying or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from recognized institution;
  •  Technician part III Certificate in field of Agricultural Engineering such as soil and water, mechanization/farm power, structures, surveying or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.

Plant Operator III (5 Posts)

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Duties and responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for plant operators. Duties and responsibilities will entail operating machines of difficult rating’ C; assisting machine attendance in identifying possible breakdowns; liaising with machines for servicing making daily and weekly oil checks and maintaining the cleanliness of the plant

Requirements for appointment;

  • Have a Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) mean grade “D” plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Have passed the suitability test for plant operator III
  • Possess a valid driving license free from any current endorsement for the relevant class(es) of plant
  • Be able to operate at least two (2) plants of ‘difficult’ rating ‘C’
  • Attended a first aid certificate course lasting not less than 1 week from St. john ambulance or KIHВТ
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.

Village Administrator III (3 Posts)

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

  • Be between age 30-45 years;
  • Diploma course in any of the following disciplines: publicadministration, management, social work, community development, governance, conflict management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Be a resident of the village/Sub Ward for a minimum period of five (5) years;
  • Have certificate in computer applications.
  • Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Firefighter III (5 Posts)

Opportunities at Makueni County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

  • This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be on-the-job training and will work under the supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: simple maintenance of fire-fighting appliances and assisting during emergency cases.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must:

  • Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade ‘D’ or its equivalent.
  • Firefighter III certificate or fire management level 3 certificate from a recognized Training school/Institution;
  • First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Buildings Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution
  • Be physically fit;
  • Be certified medically fit by a Government doctor; and
  • A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police

How to Apply for Job Opportunities at Makueni County

Please Note:

  • Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement.
  • It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
  • Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included;

 Apply here > Careers at Makueni County

Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted;
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce the following documents during

  • Original National Identity Card/passport
  • Original academic certificates
  • Original professional certificates and transcripts
  • Registration certificate (where necessary)
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
  • It is a criminal offence to present or provide fake certificates/documents/information;
  • The Makueni County Government is an equal Opportunity Employer; qualifying persons within the public service are encouraged to apply;
  • The Board is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – chapter 232 (1) of fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities;
  • Beware of fraudsters soliciting bribes from the public while masquerading as Board staff. The Board does not charge any fees for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments. Payment of any form of fee will lead to automatic disqualification;
  • Application should reach the Board on or before Thursday 11th June, 2026 latest 5:00 p.m (East African Time).

Note:

Shortlisted candidates for the position(s) of Managing Director- Makueni Rural Water Board (MARUWAB), Director – Lands Urban Planning and Development and Village Administrator III will be required to obtain clearance from the following institutions and the clearance certificates must be produced during the interview;

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

The shortlisted candidates shall be published on the Board’s official website in accordance with the applicable recruitment procedures and transparency requirements


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