Vocational and Technical Trainers at Nairobi Technical Training Institute

Last Updated on April 4, 2023

Vocational and Technical Trainers at Nairobi Technical Training Institute

Nairobi Technical Training Institute is a public tertiary institution under the Ministry of Education, State Department of Vocational and Technical Training. The Institute receives full support from the Government through grants, training equipment, and personnel. The Government has continually funded infrastructure development in various fields including Health and Applied Sciences, which is our Centre of Excellence. Currently, the Institution is expanding existing Science laboratories to accommodate the ultra-modern equipment received from African Development Bank (ADB) through the GOK.

We are currently recruiting Vocational and Technical Trainers to fill the following positions;

  1. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Mechanical Plant Engineering
  2. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Electrical Telecommunication Engineering
  3. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Pharmaceutical
  4. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Food Technology
  5. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Environmental Science
  6. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Food and Beverage
  7. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
  8. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Social Work and Community Development
  9. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Counselling and Life Skills
  10. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Automotive Engineering
  11. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Analytical Chemistry
  12. Vocational and Technical Trainers- Accounting

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Mechanical Plant Engineering

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • a Higher Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production/Plant), Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Medical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
  • been registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Electrical Telecommunication Engineering

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • a Higher Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production/Plant), Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Medical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
  • been registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Pharmaceutical

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in in any of the following fields: Analytical Chemistry, Applied Biology, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Chemical 49 Engineering, Community Health, Economics and Statistics, Environmental Science, Health Records, Mathematics and Physics, Mathematics & Statistics, Medical Laboratory, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmaceutical, Physical Education, Science Laboratory Technology, Tannery and Leather Work or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Food Technology

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Food & Beverage, Catering & Accommodation, Tourism Management or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Environmental Science

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in in any of the following fields: Analytical Chemistry, Applied Biology, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Chemical 49 Engineering, Community Health, Economics and Statistics, Environmental Science, Health Records, Mathematics and Physics, Mathematics & Statistics, Medical Laboratory, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmaceutical, Physical Education, Science Laboratory Technology, Tannery and Leather Work or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Food and Beverage

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Food & Beverage, Catering & Accommodation, Tourism Management or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Information Communication Technology (ICT)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information and Communications Technology, or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

Note: Pedagogy and Practical experience in the relevant niche area will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Social Work and Community Development

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in in any of the following fields: Analytical Chemistry, Applied Biology, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Chemical 49 Engineering, Community Health, Economics and Statistics, Environmental Science, Health Records, Mathematics and Physics, Mathematics & Statistics, Medical Laboratory, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmaceutical, Physical Education, Science Laboratory Technology, Tannery and Leather Work or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Counselling and Life Skills

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • a Higher Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production/Plant), Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Medical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
  • been registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Automotive Engineering

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • a Higher Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production/Plant), Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Medical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
  • been registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Analytical Chemistry

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in in any of the following fields:

  • Analytical Chemistry, Applied Biology, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Chemical Engineering, Community Health, Economics and Statistics, Environmental Science, Health Records, Mathematics and Physics, Mathematics & Statistics, Medical Laboratory, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmaceutical, Physical Education, Science Laboratory Technology, Tannery and Leather Work or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; 
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; 
  • setting and marking examination/assignment; 
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and 
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Vocational and Technical Trainers- Accounting

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  • a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Accounting, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Media studies, journalism, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Cooperative Management, Banking and Finance, Secretarial Management, Entrepreneurship, Counselling and Life Skills, Project Management, Community Development & Social Work or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and
  • been registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable) 

Note: Pedagogy and Practical experience in the relevant niche area will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
  • setting and marking examination/assignment;
  • carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
  • supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Table of Contents

Method of Application

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications directly to the institution where vacancies exist by filling ONE (1) PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form and attaching copies of National ID card, academic and professional certificates, transcripts. So as to reach the respective Boards/Councils on or before 17th April 2023 (Latest 5. 00p.m East African Time).


Leave a Comment