Vacancy title:
Curatorial Assistant III

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Animal Care, Civil & Government, Farming & Outdoors]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• a Diploma in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Ranch Management, Tourism and other related fields from a recognized institution; and
• Knowledge on handling of various species of reptiles.

Responsibilities or duties

Implement animal welfare and care issues;

Provide broad enrichment regimes including physical and food enrichment;

Maintain sanitation, clean animal facilities and provide food and water;

Carry out regular observation on ill or distressed animals;

Control lights and humidity in animal facilities;

Train, relocate and transfer animals when need arises;

Be able to train/guide others and students about animals;

Adhere/follow an established manual or standard operating procedure;

Carry out routine health checks as per the established SOP and with the guidance of a supervisor;

Rescue endangered reptile species; and

Maintaining records and catalogues.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.

Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.

Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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