TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is an independent Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
The Commission invites applications from qualified, experienced, result oriented and highly motivated Kenyans to fill the following position:
Interested candidates are requested to visit the Commission website www.tsc.go.ke for more information about the vacancies. Applications should be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on 21st February, 2024.
The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer as per the Constitutional provisions and law. Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ADVERT NO. 35/2024
DIRECTOR – TEACHER DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT JOB GRADE TSC 3 – POST (1)
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director or Deputy Director, teacher management, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
OR
Eight (8) years of experience in a comparable position in the education sector;
(ii) Master’s degree from a recognized University is an added advantage.
(iii) Certificate in Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(iv) Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
(v) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
(i) Spearheading the development of Directorate’s policies.
(ii) Overseeing the execution of the Annual Performance Contract and work plans for the Directorate;
(iii) Spearheading the development Directorate’s budget and Procurement plan;
(iv) Coordinating the implementation of the Directorate’s budget and
Procurement plan;
(v) Spearheading investigations on teachers’ professional conduct;
(vi) Supervising implementation of teacher investigation reports;
(vii) Coordinating implementation of risk management recommendations in the Directorate;
(viii) Ensuring implementation of Audit recommendations within the
Directorate;
(ix) Developing and reviewing Directorate’s Service Charter; and
(x) Supervising and guiding employees in the Directorate for optimum performance.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.328,006 – Kshs.416,568
House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance
ADVERT NO. 36/2024
DIRECTOR STAFFING TSC JOB GRADE 3 – POST (1)
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director or Deputy Director, teacher management, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
OR
Eight (8) years of experience in a comparable position in the education sector;
(ii) Master’s degree from a recognized University is an added advantage.
(iii) Certificate in Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(iv) Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
(v) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
(i) Establishing the current staffing levels and projecting teacher demand and supply;
(ii) Spearheading the recruitment and posting of newly recruited teachers;
(iii) Spearheading the deployment and transfer of teachers;
(iv) Coordinating teacher competitive promotion;
(v) Coordinating the implementation of the Directorate’s performance contract;
(vi) Spearheading the development of Directorate’s policies.
(vii) Oversee teacher rationalization;
(viii) Overseeing induction of new employees in the Directorate and new recruited /deployed teachers;
(ix) Offering technical support towards the development of staffing policies;
(x) Spearheading the development and review of the Directorates risk management (RM);
(xi) Formulating, interpreting and ensuring implementation of Staffing policies, strategies and work plans;
(xii) Ensuring implementation of Audit recommendations within the Directorate;
(xiii) Overseeing the development and implementation of the Directorate’s budgets;
(xiv) Engaging relevant stakeholders on staffing matters; and
(xv) Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.328,006 – Kshs.416,568
House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years Contract renewable once Subject to satisfactory performance
ADVERT NO. 37/2024
DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT, TSC GRADE 3
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director or Deputy Director, Human
Resource/Development for a minimum period of three (3) years;
OR
Eight years (8) experience in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management;
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus a Diploma in
Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;
(iii) Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K);
(iv) Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
(v) Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)in good standing;
(vi) Human Resource Management Practicing Certificate from IHRM;
(vii) Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(viii) Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
(ix) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
(i) Interpreting, implementing and ensuring compliance of Human Resource
Policies and Procedures;
(ii) Developing and ensuring implementation of Human Resources strategy;
(iii) Providing guidance on compensation and benefits;
(iv) Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of the Directorate budget and procurement plan;
(v) Executing performance management systems and Operational Plan for the Directorate;
(vi) Undertaking human resource planning;
(vii) Ensuring implementation of the risk management strategies and Audit recommendations;
(viii) Overseeing the implementation of the Directorates commitments in the
Citizens’ Service Delivery Charter;
(ix) Establishing partnerships and collaborations for capacity building;
(x) Overseeing training and development function;
(xi) Maintaining adequate and competent Human Resources for the
Secretariat;
(xii) Overseeing, developing, implementing of Career Progression Guidelines
(CPG);
(xiii) Ensuring integrity and safety of employee data;
(xiv) Managing employee relations;
(xv) Overseeing the management of promotion of common cadre grades for teachers;
(xvi) Payroll administration management;
(xvii) Overseeing staff welfare schemes;
(xviii) Overseeing pension management; and
(xix) Supervising and guiding employees in the Directorate for optimum performance.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.328,006 – Kshs.416,568
House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance
ADVERT NO. 38/2024
DIRECTOR – INTERNAL AUDIT JOB GRADE TSC 3 – POST (1)
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director or Deputy Director – Internal
Audit for a minimum period of three (3)years;
OR
Eight (8) years’ experience in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field majoring in Finance or Accounts, Statistics, Economics, Information Technology (IT), Computer
Science or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iii) Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
(iv) Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA finalist) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA III) or Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
(v) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is an added advantage;
(vi) Membership to ICPAK or IIA in good standing;
(vii) Certificate in Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
(viii) Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
(ix) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
(i) Ensuring implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and work plans;
(ii) Serving as the Secretary to the Audit Committee;
(iii) Presenting audit reports to the Audit Committee;
(iv) Developing and reviewing the Internal Audit Charter;
(v) Liaising with external audits;
(vi) Providing assurance on the Commission’s Risk management processes;
(vii) Reviewing and approving the adequacy of audit findings and recommendations;
(viii) Obtaining management comments on the audit findings;
(ix) Coordinating special audits;
(x) Ensuring compliance with established policies, plans, procedures and processes at the Commission;
(xi) Leading the preparation and implementation of the internal audit budget; and
(xii) Supervising and guiding employees in the Directorate for optimum performance.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.328,006 – Kshs.416,568
House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance
ADVERT NO. 39/2024
DIRECTOR – ICT JOB GRADE TSC 3 – POST (1)
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director or Deputy Director ICT for a minimum period of three (3) years;
OR
Eight (8) years’ experience in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology / Software Engineering / Informatics and Computer Science / Computer Networks and Cyber Security / Business Information Technology / Information Security and
Forensic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
(iv) Certification in any of the following; CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, MCSA, MCSE, ITIL, CEH, CHFI, Prince2 or equivalent certification;
(v) Certificate in leadership course or equivalent qualifications lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(vi) Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
(vii) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
(i) Facilitating the development and implementation of ICT policies and
strategies;
(ii) Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT Business continuity and disaster recovery plans;
(iii) Anticipating ICT future needs and proactively identify solutions based on the Commission’s strategic direction;
(iv) Developing initiatives to deploy current technical solutions that guarantee quality of service;
(v) Ensuring software and hardware licenses are up to date;
(vi) Ensuring implementation of the risk management strategies and Audit recommendations;
(vii) Overseeing the implementation of the Directorates Service Charter;
(viii) Overseeing designing, development, implementation of Network and
Infrastructure solutions.
(ix) Overseeing designing, development, implementation and maintenance of new systems;
(x) Overseeing monitoring and reporting on access to Data Centers;
(xi) Overseeing designing, deploying, managing, and maintaining on ICT data center equipment;
(xii) Overseeing designing, development, implementation and maintaining of the Information Security;
(xiii) Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of the
Directorate budget and procurement plan; and
(xiv) Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.328,006 – Kshs.416,568
House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance
ADVERT NO. 40/2024
DEPUTY DIRECTOR – TEACHER MANAGEMENT TSC JOB GRADE 5 – POST (13)
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –
(i) Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Teacher Management, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
OR
Six (6) years of experience in a comparable position in the education sector
(ii) Master’s degree from a recognized University is an added advantage;
(iii) Certificate in leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(iv) Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
(v) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
(i) Implementing the Commission’s policies, strategies and programs;
(ii) Ensuring compliance with the Commission’s laid down policies and procedures;
(iii) Coordinating investigation of discipline cases in the County;
(iv) Interdicting teachers with professional misconduct;
(v) Supervising invitation of teachers and witnesses for County discipline cases;
(vi) Coordinating invitation of teachers and witnesses for Headquarters discipline cases;
(vii) Supervising preparation of County discipline cases before hearing;
(viii) Chairing the hearing of County discipline cases;
(ix) Submitting returns of discipline cases heard in the County to the Headquarters;
(x) Preparing of status reports on management of discipline;
(xi) Posting and follow up of teachers reporting from discipline at the County;
(xii) Ensuring competitive promotion of teachers are carried out at the County;
(xiii) Appointing qualified teachers to equivalent positions as institutional administrators;
(xiv) Coordinating teacher recruitment process and posting of newly recruited teachers;
(xv) Establishing the current staffing levels and projecting teacher demand and supply at the County;
(xvi) Conducting teacher rationalization within the County;
(xvii) Ensuring data integrity, updating, maintenance, and safety of Teacher
Management data bases;
(xviii) Providing professional advice and facilitation of teacher registration;
(xix) Coordinating professional support for teachers on curriculum implementation;
(xx) Implementing and monitoring performance contracting and teacher’s performance appraisal and development;
(xxi) Coordinating teacher capacity building activities;
(xxii) Coordinating collection and completeness of exit documents for teachers;
(xxiii) Managing stakeholder engagement within the county;
(xxiv) Enforcing the implementation of the Service Charter;
(xxv) Developing and implementation of the County budget; (xxvi) Ensuring prudent management of resources in the County; and
(xxvii) Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
House Allowance: Kshs.50,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.16,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years Contract renewable once Subject to satisfactory performance
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