Vacancy title:
Production Officer

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Chuka University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 21 2026

Duty Station:
Tharaka Nithi | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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

Chuka University is a public institution established through a legal notice No. 161 of 2007. It was a constituent College of Egerton University and the successor of the former Egerton University Eastern Campus College, Chuka.The Campus College was established on 27th September 2004, by Egerton University Council to enhance access to high quality and affordab...

Responsibilities or duties

Coordinate and supervise dairy processing operations from raw milk reception to finished products.

Prepare and implement production schedules to ensure efficient utilization of resources.

Supervise production staff and ensure compliance with approved standard operating procedures.

Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety standards.

Monitor production performance and recommend measures to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

Prepare and maintain production records and periodic reports.

Coordinate equipment maintenance activities in liaison with the Maintenance Technician.

Perform any other duties lawfully assigned by the Chairperson of the Department.

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

A Diploma in Dairy Technology or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized in Kenya.

Proficiency in computer applications.

Leadership and supervisory skills.

Planning and organizational skills.

Communication and interpersonal skills.

Analytical and problemsolving skills.

Decisionmaking skills.

Integrity and professionalism.

Experience needed

At least five (5) years' relevant work experience in a similar position within a dairy or food processing firm.

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

Job Grade: VI

Terms of Service: One (1) Year Contract

Reporting to: Chairperson, Department of Food Technology.

Job Purpose: To coordinate and supervise dairy processing operations to ensure efficient production of highquality dairy products in compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety standards.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should submit:

• An application letter clearly indicating the Job Reference Number and the Position Applied for;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names, postal addresses, telephone numbers, and  addresses of at least three (3) professional referees;
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
• A copy of the National Identity Card or valid Passport; and
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Vice-Chancellor

Chuka University

P.O. Box 109-60400

CHUKA

Applications must be received by the undersigned on or before Friday, 21" August, 2026, at 5.00 p.m. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Chuka University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities, marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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