Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Jobs and Kenyan Vacancies

Vacancies for TSC County Directors

The Teachers Service Commission is a body corporate established under Article 237 of the Kenya Constitution. The Commission is looking for suitably qualified persons to fill vacancies for TSC County Directors.

The holder of the post of County Director will be the head of the County TSC offices and will be answerable to the Secretary Teachers Service Commission.

Specific duties and responsibilities will be to:-

• Provide leadership & oversight in the TSC County offices for effective service delivery
• Facilitate the processing of teacher's registration
• Manage the deployment of teachers in consultation with the Headquarters
• Co-ordinate teacher recruitment and ensure that the Guiding Policies are adhered to
• Undertake Intra-County deployments to ensure staff balance
• Maintain a database of all the vacancies for both teachers and secretariat staff
• Co-ordinate the remuneration of all staff and teachers working at the County by ensuring that the payroll is professionally managed.
• Handle all discipline matters as per guidelines provided by the Commission.
• Ensure compliance with the set teaching standards
• Prepare the budget and oversee its utilization
• Supervise, Monitor and Evaluate performance of teachers and secretariat
• Set performance targets and Submit Quarterly reports to Headquarters
• Prepare and submit Annual Reports
• Handle promotions as per the guidelines provided by the Commission

All the applicants must meet the following requirements in addition to what is specific for each Job Group.

One must-

• Be of high integrity, self driven and a team player
• Possess strong leadership skills Be computer literate
• Demonstrate understanding of TSC policies on Teacher Management
• Have proven managerial competencies
• Have attended a recognized management course lasting not less than two weeks

Advert No. 51/2011

Job Title: Teacher Management County Director I

Job Group 'R'

(20 Posts)

Requirements for Appointment

• A Bachelors degree in Education. A Masters Degree in Education Management, Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Experience of at least fifteen (15) years as Manager/Administrator/Teacher of which five (5) should have been at Senior Management level or 3 years at Job Group Q or a comparable position in the public/private sector.

Job Title: Teacher Management County Director II

Job Group 'Q'

15 Posts

Requirements for Appointment

• A Bachelors degree in Education.
• A Masters Degree in either Education Management, Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Experience of at least ten (10) years as an Administrator/Manager/Teacher of which four (4) should have been at Senior Management level or 3 years at Job Group P or a comparable position in the public/private sector.

Job Title: Teacher Management County Director III

Job Group 'P'

12 Posts

Requirements for Appointment

• A Bachelors degree in Education. A Masters Degree in either Education Management, Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Experience of at least eight (8) years as a Manager/Administrator/Teacher of which three (3) should have been at Management level or 3 years at Job Group N or a comparable position the public/private sector.

Terms of Service

Terms of employment will be permanent and pensionable

The remuneration will include Medical Cover, House allowance, Leave allowance, and Membership to a Superannuation Pension Scheme.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify the applicant.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be done online on www.teachersonline.go.ke or delivered to the TSC's reception on ground floor (Podium Wing) Kilimanjaro Road, Upper-hill, Nairobi, or posted, to be received not later than 9th December, 2011 to;

The Secretary
Teachers Service Commission Kilimanjaro Road
Upper Hill
Private Bag, 00100
Nairobi.