Vacancy title:
Post of Principal Clerical Officer Grade 11 (Formerly Grade 5)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
South Eastern Kenya University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 8 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Kitui | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Verifying compiled statistical records for accuracy;
• Processing of human resource records and accounting transaction;
• Maintaining efficient filing system;
• Safe custody of invoices, receipts, vouchers and related records;
• Processing appointments, promotions, discipline cases, transfers and other related duties in human resource management;
• Preparing payment vouchers;
• Computing financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
• Drafting routine correspondences;
• Drafting indents for advertisement;
• Assisting Administrative officers/Assistnts in matters clerical work; and
• Mentoring and guiding other junior clerical officers.

Person Specifications

 For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Supply Management, Records Management, Business Administration or Kenya Accountants and Technicians Certificate (KATC), Intermediate level of Kenya Administration and Management Examination (KAME), offered by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• KCSE D Plus or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Have at least eight (8) years relevant working experience;
• Be of proven integrity, transparency and accountability;
• Be Proficient in computer applications.;
• Have demonstrated professional competence in discharging the Clerical work; and
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,

Corporate Services

South Eastern Kenya University

P.O. BOX 170-90200,

KITUI.

• A MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document).
• All applications should be sent to the above address by Friday, 8th August, 2025.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SEKU is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  

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