Social Welfare Officer III at County Government of Nakuru

VACANT POSITIONS IN NAKURU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE 

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012, Nakuru County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions. 

SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER III - TWO (2) POSITIONS - ADVERT NO. 08/2024/03

Basic salary Kshs. 26,900 – 35,380 p.m. (Job Group ‘H’)

All other allowances as per the SRC circulars

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications and Experience 

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (plain) or its’ equivalent qualification; and
2. Diploma in any of the following discipline: Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Anthropology, Counselling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

This will be the entry grade for Diploma holders. At this level, an officer will be deployed in the Alms House and Njoro OVC and any other related social centre. 

1. Disability mainstreaming and empowerment
2. Community capacity building on formation of social groups
3. Rescue and care of vulnerable elderly persons
4. Rescue and rehabilitation of street children
5. Management of social halls,
6. Inspection and regulation of day care centres
7. Any other duty related to social services 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke. 

A duly filled employment application form and certified copies of National ID, KCSE, Diploma/Degree/Masters Certificates and Professional registration certificates should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 13th March, 2024 at 5.00 p.m. (No hand delivered applications will be accepted). 

Clearly indicate the Advert number and position applied for on top of the envelope and address to;

 

The Secretary

 Nakuru County Public Service Board

 Public Works Building- Prisons Road

 P.O Box 2870-20100

 NAKURU

County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply. 

The Board and the County Government of Nakuru is committed to Zero Tolerance to Corruption. We caution applicants not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise of influencing the outcome. The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Such cases should be reported to the Police and other relevant Law Enforcement Agencies.

Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and official cellphone number: 0796848192.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.