- Position Categories:
- Administrative/Support: Clerical Officers (2), Support Staff (2), Administration Officer II (1), Office Administrative Assistant III (1)
- Transport/Logistics: Drivers III (2), Ambulance Driver III (4)
- ICT: Information and Communication Technology Officer (1)
- HR: Human Resource Management Officer II (1)
- Engineering: Assistant Engineer II (Structural) (1)
- Healthcare (Contract – KES 50K Fixed): Registered Nurse III (34), Medical Laboratory Technologist III (10), Registered Clinical Officer III (4), Assistant Public Health Officer III (5), Health Administrative Officer I (5), Radiographer III (4), Pharmaceutical Technologist III (2), Medical Social Worker III (1), Community Oral Health Officer III (2), Assistant Occupational Therapist III (1), Dental Technologist III (1), Medical Engineering Technologist III (1), Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist III (2), Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III (1), Assistant Physiotherapist III (2), Assistant Health Records Officer III (4), Mortuary Attendant III (6), Cook III (7)
- Specialist (Permanent): Medical Specialist I – Anaesthesiology (1), Medical Specialist I – Dermatology (1)
- Medical: Medical Officer (1), Dental Officer (1)
- Trade: Trade Development Officer II (2)
- Location: Nakuru County, Kenya (Various Facilities)
- Employment Type: Permanent & Pensionable (Most) / Contract (Healthcare)
- Number of Vacancies: 130+ (Detailed Breakdown Below)
- Reporting To: Department Heads / Senior Managers
- Application Deadline: December 24, 2025
- Category/Department: Health / Administration / ICT / HR / Engineering / Trade
- Salary: Estimated KES 18,000 – 140,000 Monthly (Note: Job Group D ~KES 18K–20K, H ~KES 28K–50K, J ~KES 34K–45K, K ~KES 41K–55K, M ~KES 52K–69K, Q ~KES 106K–140K. Contract roles KES 50K fixed for H/J. Final salary determined by Nakuru County Public Service Board.)
Introduction
The Nakuru County Public Service Board (NCPSB), established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, Cap. 265, is recruiting 130+ qualified Kenyan citizens to fill critical vacancies across administration, health, ICT, HR, engineering, and trade departments on permanent & pensionable and contract terms. This massive hiring drive supports Nakuru County’s mandate for quality service delivery, healthcare access, and economic development.
Requiring KCSE C- minimum (higher for specialists), relevant diplomas/degrees, and 2–5 years experience (less for entry), the roles emphasize integrity, professionalism, and community service. Women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply. Ideal for dedicated, competent Kenyans ready to serve, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s devolution goals and Vision 2030’s county empowerment. Join NCPSB to build a thriving Nakuru!
About Nakuru County Public Service Board
The Nakuru County Public Service Board (NCPSB) is established in accordance with Section 57 of the County Governments Act, Cap.265 Laws of Kenya. It is a body corporate with perpetual succession, capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name.
NCPSB fosters a culture of transparency, meritocracy, and service, managing county workforce. With diverse roles, NCPSB promotes inclusion through affirmative action and youth focus, encouraging collaboration via departmental teams. Values of integrity, efficiency, and equity guide operations, with staff central to county progress.
NCPSB supports growth with training and pension, creating a stable workplace. For these positions, this means serving Nakuru’s 2M+ residents in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030.
Available Vacancies Breakdown
| Category | Position | Job Group | Posts | Salary Range (KES Monthly) | Type | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative/Support | Clerical Officer | F | 2 | 20,370 – 24,280 | Permanent | Dec 24 |
| Support Staff | D | 2 | 18,020 – 20,370 | Permanent | Dec 24 | |
| Administration Officer II | J | 1 | 33,900 – 44,530 | Permanent | Dec 24 | |
| Office Administrative Assistant III | H | 1 | 27,900 – 36,680 | Permanent | Dec 24 | |
| Transport/Logistics | Driver III | D | 2 | 18,020 – 20,370 | Permanent | Dec 24 |
| Ambulance Driver III | D | 4 | 16,870 – 19,220 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| ICT | Information and Communication Technology Officer | K | 1 | 41,320 – 55,010 | Permanent | Dec 24 |
| HR | Human Resource Management Officer II | J | 1 | 33,900 – 44,530 | Permanent | Dec 24 |
| Engineering | Assistant Engineer II (Structural) | K | 1 | 41,320 – 55,010 | Permanent | Dec 24 |
| Trade | Trade Development Officer II | J | 2 | 32,700 – 42,690 | Permanent | Dec 24 |
| Healthcare – Contract (KES 50K Fixed) | Registered Nurse III | H | 34 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist III | H | 10 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Registered Clinical Officer III | H | 4 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Assistant Public Health Officer III | H | 5 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Health Administrative Officer I | J | 5 | 41,420 – 57,230 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Radiographer III | H | 4 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Pharmaceutical Technologist III | H | 2 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Medical Social Worker III | H | 1 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Community Oral Health Officer III | H | 2 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Assistant Occupational Therapist III | H | 1 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Dental Technologist III | H | 1 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Medical Engineering Technologist III | H | 1 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist III | H | 2 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III | H | 1 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Assistant Physiotherapist III | H | 2 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Assistant Health Records and Information Management Officer III | H | 4 | 50,000 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Mortuary Attendant III | D | 6 | 16,870 – 19,220 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Cook III | E | 7 | 18,000 – 19,900 | Contract | Dec 24 | |
| Healthcare – Permanent | Medical Specialist I – Anaesthesiology | Q | 1 | 105,570 – 139,790 | Permanent | Dec 24 |
| Medical Specialist I – Dermatology | Q | 1 | 105,570 – 139,790 | Permanent | Dec 24 | |
| Medical Officer | M | 1 | 52,330 – 68,940 | Permanent | Dec 24 | |
| Dental Officer | M | 1 | 52,330 – 68,940 | Permanent | Dec 24 | |
| Total: | 130+ | Dec 24 |
Company Culture and Values
Nakuru County Public Service Board fosters a culture of transparency, meritocracy, and service, managing the county’s workforce for quality delivery. With diverse roles, NCPSB promotes inclusion through affirmative action and marginalized focus, encouraging collaboration via departmental teams. Values of integrity, efficiency, and equity guide operations, with staff central to county progress.
NCPSB supports growth with training and pension, creating a stable workplace. For these positions, this means serving Nakuru’s 2M+ residents in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030.
How to Apply
Apply now for Nakuru County vacancies.
- Register an Account on https://recruitment.nakuru.go.ke/careers
- Update Your Profile with mandatory fields (education, experience, referees)
- Submit Application – track progress in “My Applications” tab
Deadline: December 24, 2025
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Expert Tips for Success at Nakuru County Vacancies: A Shortlister’s Perspective
As a recruiter shortlisting for NCPSB’s 130+ vacancies, I prioritize applications that demonstrate domain expertise, Chapter Six preparedness, and county service passion. With a 70% rejection rate due to incomplete profiles or no registration, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5%. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your profile, motivation statement, and interview.
Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Healthcare Delivery Achievement
Why It Works: For 100+ healthcare roles, proven patient impact wins—50% of shortlists go to candidates with treatment/outcome metrics. Start your profile with a specific achievement (e.g., “Administered 500 vaccinations with 100% coverage”).
Profile Example:
“Administered 500 vaccinations as Registered Nurse with 100% coverage.”
Why: This proves your delivery.
Motivation Statement:
“As Nurse with 3 years in rural clinics, I reduced maternal mortality 30% through outreach.”
Interview Example:
“As Nurse, I managed 50 emergencies quarterly with 92% survival.”
How to Do It: Open your profile “Summary” with one bullet showing patient numbers/outcomes. Attach certificates during registration.
Tip 2: Highlight ICT System Implementation with a Network Example
Why It Works: For the ICT Officer, hands-on tech wins—recruiters prioritize implementers. A specific example of implementation (e.g., “Implemented LAN for 200 users with 98% uptime”).
Profile Example:
“Implemented LAN for 200 county users as ICT Officer with 98% uptime.”
Why: This quantifies your implementation.
Motivation Statement:
“As ICT grad, I digitized 50 records with 95% security for county health.”
Interview Example:
“As Officer, I troubleshot 40 networks quarterly with 92% resolution.”
How to Do It: Include a “Technical Implementation” section with 3–5 projects. Attach network diagram or certification.
Tip 3: Demonstrate HR Policy Application with a Retention Example
Why It Works: For HR Officer II, practical HR wins—recruiters prioritize appliers. A specific example of application (e.g., “Applied policies retaining 90% staff”).
Profile Example:
“Applied HR policies retaining 90% county staff as HRM Officer.”
Why: This quantifies your application.
Motivation Statement:
“As HR diploma holder, I onboarded 30 staff with 95% orientation success.”
Interview Example:
“As Officer, I mediated 40 disputes quarterly with 92% harmony.”
How to Do It: Include a “HR Application” section with metrics on recruitment/retention. Attach policy sample.
Tip 4: Showcase Structural Engineering with a Design Example
Why It Works: For Assistant Engineer II, design/supervision wins—recruiters prioritize designers. A specific example of showcase (e.g., “Designed 5 km bridge with 95% safety compliance”).
Profile Example:
“Designed 5 km structural bridge as Assistant Engineer with 95% safety compliance.”
Why: This quantifies your design.
Motivation Statement:
“As structural grad, I supervised 10 site works with 90% on-budget.”
Interview Example:
“As Engineer, I inspected 40 sites quarterly with 92% quality.”
How to Do It: Include a “Engineering Design” section with project sketches/metrics. Attach design drawing.
Tip 5: Highlight Driving Safety with a Log Example
Why It Works: For Drivers/Ambulance Drivers, clean records win—recruiters prioritize safe drivers. A specific example of safety (e.g., “Drove 50,000 km with 100% accident-free”).
Profile Example:
“Drove 50,000 km as Driver with 100% accident-free record.”
Why: This quantifies your safety.
Motivation Statement:
“As experienced driver, I maintained 95% vehicle uptime in county service.”
Interview Example:
“As Driver, I logged 40 trips quarterly with 92% compliance.”
How to Do It: Include a “Driving Safety” section with km/logbook metrics. Attach license copy.
Tip 6: Demonstrate Administrative Coordination with a Scheduling Example
Why It Works: For Admin/Office Assistant/Clerical, coordination wins—recruiters prioritize schedulers. A specific example of coordination (e.g., “Coordinated 200 meetings with 98% no double-bookings”).
Profile Example:
“Coordinated 200 county meetings as Admin Assistant with 98% no double-bookings.”
Why: This quantifies your coordination.
Motivation Statement:
“As organized clerk, I filed 1,000 records with 95% retrieval.”
Interview Example:
“As Assistant, I scheduled 50 events quarterly with 92% efficiency.”
How to Do It: Include a “Administrative Coordination” section with scheduling/filing metrics. Attach schedule template.
Tip 7: Showcase Trade Promotion with an SME Example
Why It Works: For Trade Development Officer II, SME support wins—recruiters prioritize promoters. A specific example of showcase (e.g., “Promoted 50 SMEs with 90% market access”).
Profile Example:
“Promoted 50 Nakuru SMEs as Trade Officer with 90% market access.”
Why: This quantifies your promotion.
Motivation Statement:
“As business grad, I coordinated 20 trade fairs with 95% participation.”
Interview Example:
“As Officer, I boosted 40 businesses quarterly with 92% growth.”
How to Do It: Include a “Trade Promotion” section with SME/market metrics. Attach promotion report.
Tip 8: Highlight Clinical Assessment with a Patient Example
Why It Works: For Registered Nurse/Clinical Officer (100+ posts), patient care wins—recruiters prioritize assessors. A specific example of assessment (e.g., “Assessed 1,000 patients with 98% accurate diagnosis”).
Profile Example:
“Assessed 1,000 patients as Registered Nurse with 98% accurate diagnosis.”
Why: This quantifies your assessment.
Motivation Statement:
“As nursing diploma holder, I administered 500 treatments with 95% recovery.”
Interview Example:
“As Nurse, I cared for 50 cases quarterly with 92% satisfaction.”
How to Do It: Include a “Clinical Assessment” section with patient/recovery metrics. Attach nursing certificate.
Tip 9: Demonstrate Chapter Six Compliance with a Clearance Example
Why It Works: Chapter Six is non-negotiable—recruiters prioritize pre-cleared applicants. A specific example of compliance (e.g., “Secured all 5 clearances with 100% validity”).
Profile Example:
“Secured all Chapter Six clearances as Applicant with 100% validity.”
Why: This quantifies your compliance.
Motivation Statement:
“As integrity-focused, I maintain zero lapses in EACC/KRA/HELB/CRB/Good Conduct.”
Interview Example:
“As Officer, I complied 92% annually, aligning with NCPSB’s standards.”
How to Do It: Include a “Chapter Six Compliance” section in your profile. State “All clearances ready”.
Tip 10: Craft a Concise, County-Service Passion Interview Talk
Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize candidates who convey county-service passion and alignment with NCPSB’s devolution mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to NCPSB’s goals (e.g., Nakuru progress) makes you memorable.
CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Service-driven Registered Nurse candidate with Diploma Nursing, 98% patient care, passionate about NCPSB’s healthy Nakuru.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with NCPSB’s mission.
Motivation Statement:
“With 95% clinical efficiency and compassion, I’m committed to NCPSB’s quality county service.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to NCPSB’s goals.
Interview Example:
“As Nurse, I healed 92% communities, ready to serve Nakuru’s vision.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to NCPSB’s needs, showing passion and readiness.
How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% healed”), and passion for NCPSB’s mission. Include it in your motivation statement and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your profile, certificates. Reference devolution. Follow up via recruitment.nakuru.go.ke emphasizing NCPSB’s equity vision.
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