Are you ready for a career that takes you to the heart of East and Central Africa’s trade industry? Look no further than the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), a Commercial and Strategic State Corporation tasked with the operation, improvement, and regulation of all sea and inland waterway ports in Kenya.
About KPA
KPA envisions positioning the Port of Mombasa as a competitive regional hub, serving as the gateway to East and Central Africa. This bustling port is one of the busiest along the East African coastline, connecting over 80 ports worldwide and linking a vast hinterland that includes Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Northern Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia by road.
To bolster its institutional capacity and deliver on this ambitious strategy, KPA is on the lookout for highly motivated and result-oriented individuals to fill several exciting and challenging positions.
Principal Chief Pharmacist, Grade KPA 4 (1 Position)
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular inspections and quality audits to ensure compliance with national guidelines and regulations.
- Coordinate patient flow and ensure smooth operations for enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Manage commodities for HIV/AIDS and MCH/FP, ensuring timely supply for uninterrupted care.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Community Health Nursing or related Nursing Diploma from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Analytical skills, valid practicing license, ICT skills, and at least 3 years of experience as a Senior Nursing Assistant in a reputable organization.
Clinical Officer II – Grade KPA 7 (5 Positions)
Responsibilities:
- Provide general clinical services to employees and dependents.
- Diagnose and treat patients, working in coordination with other health personnel.
- Collect, compile, and interpret clinical data to guide patient care.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in pharmacy from a recognized institution or a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
- Current practicing license.
- Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya.
- 5 years of experience in a similar role.
Nursing Officer II – Grade KPA 7 (7 Positions)
Responsibilities:
- Conduct triaging and document patient care.
- Deliver efficient and effective quality nursing care services in the Authority’s clinics.
- Maintain accurate inventory of nursing supplies.
- Monitor infusions, blood transfusions, and infection control practices.
- Compile reports for submission and participate in clinical audit evaluation meetings.
Requirements:
- Higher National Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
- Registration with the Clinical Officers Council and a valid practicing license.
- ICT skills and at least 5 years of experience.
Application Requirements
Successful candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, including:
- Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board.
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission.
- Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications strictly online through the Authority’s Careers Portal by visiting the Kenya Ports Authority Website (KPA Careers Portal). Click on the relevant job and fill in the prescribed form before submitting your application.
Please note that KPA has extended the receipt of applications for the above positions, and to be considered, your application must be received not later than 2 October 2023. Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Kenya Ports Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and canvassing directly or indirectly will result in disqualification.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with Kenya Ports Authority and contribute to the growth of regional trade, don’t miss this opportunity. Apply now and be part of the dynamic team shaping the future of East and Central Africa’s trade industry.
