7 Employment Opportunities at Machakos County Public Service Board

7 Employment Opportunities at Machakos County Public Service Board Posted: Apr 7, 2026 Deadline: Apr 16, 2026 Machakos County, nicknamed 'Macha,' was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County. Open Jobs Principal Engineering Technician (Automotive) Medical Laboratory Officer Optimetrist Medical Engineering Technologist Engineering Technician I (Automotive) Senior Principal Engineer (Roads) Mechanical Engineering II (Mechanical & Transport) Principal Engineering Technician (Automotive) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: Diploma Experience: 12 years Location: Machakos Job Field: Engineering / Technical Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be deployed at any of the following functional areas: Mechanical Motor vehicles/plant-electrical Duties and responsibilities will entail: Mechanical Implementing policies, regulations, standards guidelines and strategies pertaining to mechanical maintenance of vehicles; Diagnosing and analyzing motor vehicle mechanical parts, components and systems; Supervising mechanical maintenance of motor vehicles; Coordinating inspection of mechanical parts systems of motor vehicles for compliance with quality standards specifications; Supervising pre-delivery inspection of automobile, bicycles and other machinery installations; Supervising inspection of garages for approval by the chief engineer; Supervising suitability tests for drivers; Verifying spare parts and accessories; Carrying out valuation of motor vehicles and preparing reports; Conducting pre/post repair inspection for costing and quality control; Supervising inspection of motor vehicles involved in accident for repairs and investigations; Supervising technical operations in the workshop; Ensuring technical compliance, safety and quality control in provision of automotive mechanical engineering services; Taking part in preparation of tender documents, development of specifications and technical evaluation; Preparing technical and progress reports pertaining to mechanical engineering services; Keeping up to date records and inventory pertaining to automotive mechanical engineering; and Preparing work plans schedules; and Mentoring staff working under the officer. Motor Vehicles/Plant-Electrical Implementing policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and strategies on automotive and plant electrical systems; Supervising servicing and maintenance of electrical systems on motor vehicles, plant and equipment; Supervising inspection, testing and examination of electrical systems on motor vehicles, plant and equipment; Supervising installation and maintenance of communication systems and accessories on motor vehicles, plant and equipment; Diagnosing electrical faults in motor vehicles, plant and equipment; Interpreting electrical wiring sketches and diagrams in motor vehicles, plant and equipment; Supervising installation of electrical components and wiring motor vehicles, plant and equipment; Supervising pre-delivery inspection of automobile, bicycles and other machinery and installations; Verifying spare parts and accessories pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems; Taking part in preparation of tender documents, development of specifications and technical evaluation; Taking part in preparing technical reports pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems; Keeping up to date records and inventory pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems; Preparing work plans and schedules; and Mentoring staff working under the officer. Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of senior Engineering Technician (automotive); Technician Part III in Automotive Engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; Or Diploma in any of the following fields: Automotive Engineering, mechatronic engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Registration by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) as a candidate Engineering Technician; Valid annual practicing license from Kenya engineering technology registration board; Certificate in supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; Valid Driving License; Proficiency in computer applications; and Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Medical Laboratory Officer Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Experience: Not specified Location: Machakos Job Field: Science Duties and Responsibilities Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens; Preparing clients for collection of specimens; Receiving, collecting, labelling and registering of patient's specimens; Preparing Laboratory reagents; Examining specimens; Writing and recording of results; Preparing stains and reagents; Recruiting and preparing and bleeding of blood donors for transfusion services. Requirements for Appointment Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board. Registration certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB). Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution. Optimetrist Job Type: Full Time Qualification: Diploma Experience: Not specified Location: Machakos Job Field: Medical / Healthcare Duties and Responsibilities Conduct Comprehensive eye tests; Check Visual acuity; Test for refractive errors; Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses; Screen for conditions like Glaucoma, cataract and diabetic Retinopathy; Remove foreign bodies from the eye; Provide treatment for Lazy eye; Educate patients on poor eye care. Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institution; Registration Certificate issued by Medical Board of Kenya; Valid practicing license from the Medical Board of Kenya; Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution. Medical Engineering Technologist Job Type: Full Time Qualification: Diploma Experience: Not specified Location: Machakos Job Field: Science Duties and Responsibilities Undertaking preventive maintenance and repairs of medical/hospital equipment's, plants, instruments and furniture. Requisition for spare parts and consumables; Taking inventory of medical/hospital equipment's, furniture and plants; Collecting information for research; Collecting information on medical engineering services for input into the Integrated Health Information Management System; Carrying out minor repairs of health facilities and utilities; Implementing medical engineering programmes and projects. Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: Diploma in Medical Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution. Engineering Technician I (Automotive) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: Diploma Experience: 6 years Location: Machakos Job Field: Engineering / Technical Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be deployed to any of the following functional areas: Mechanical Motor vehicles/plant-electrical Mechanical Diagnosing and repairing faults in automotive systems and components including engines, transmission, brakes and fuel systems; Performing preventive/scheduled and breakdown/corrective maintenance of motor vehicles for optimal performance; Testing motor vehicles before and after repairs; Carrying out inspection of motor vehicles mechanical parts, accessories and systems for compliance with quality standards and specifications; Conducting pre-delivery inspection of automobiles, bicycles and other machinery and installations; Inspecting garages for approval; Inspecting motor vehicles for repairing or boarding; Undertaking suitability tests for drivers; Carrying out valuation of motor vehicles and preparing reports; Carrying out inspection of motor vehicles involved in accident for repairs and investigations; and Updating records and inventory pertaining to automotive mechanical engineering services. Motor Vehicles/Plant-Electrical Servicing and maintaining of electrical systems on motor vehicles, plant and equipment; Inspecting, testing and examining electrical systems on motor vehicles plant and equipment; Installing and maintaining communication systems and accessories on motor vehicles, plant and equipment; Diagnosing electrical faults in motor vehicles, plant and equipment; Installing electrical components and wiring in motor vehicles, plant equipment; Taking part in pre-delivery inspection of automobiles, bicycles and other machinery and installations; Taking part in verification of spare parts and accessories pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems; Compiling data on inventory pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems; and Compiling data on motor vehicle serviceability and valuation. Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: At least six (6) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Engineering Technician (automotive) II; Technician Part III in Automotive Engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; Or Diploma in any of the following fields: Automotive Engineering, mechatronic engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Valid Driving License; Registration by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) as a candidate Engineering Technician; Proficiency in computer applications; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Senior Principal Engineer (Roads) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA Experience: 12 years Location: Machakos Job Field: Engineering / Technical Duties and Responsibilities Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, legislation, regulations, plants, manuals, strategies and maintenance; Developing plants and design and supervising contraction and maintenance of roads infrastructure; Coordinating development and review of road design manuals and other manuals related to highways; Coordinating development, implementation and review of road safety engineering programs and risk management plans for roads and infrastructure; Reviewing specification and contract developments for tendering of road related works and approval; Coordinating feasibility studies and environmental social impact assessment to determine viability for development of roads infrastructure; Designing strategies and mechanism for protection of road services and access to road side developments; Coordinating quality assurance, technical and performance audits on ongoing and completed road projects ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards; Preparing Road Sector Investment Programs (RSIP) for maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads in consultation with other key stake holders; Designing frameworks and mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of ongoing and completed road project to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, laws and regulations; Identifying areas of research and preparing terms of performance and reports; Keeping up to date information pertaining to road infrastructure and maintenance; Providing consultancy, capacity building, technical support and advisory services to MDAs on matters pertaining to road infrastructure development and maintenance; Designing, implementing and reviewing relevant professional development, graduate internship and industrial attachment programs in consultation with other key stakeholders; Preparing progress reports; Preparing strategic/work plans, budgets and targets; and Coaching and monitoring of staffs. Requirements for Appointment Served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, three (3) years in the grade of principle Engineer (Roads) or in an equivalent and relevant position; Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Registration as a Corporate Member or Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (MIEK); Registration by Engineer Board of Kenya as a Professional Engineer; Valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya; and Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Proficiency in computer applications; and Demonstrated and high degree of professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results. Mechanical Engineering II (Mechanical & Transport) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Experience: Not specified Location: Machakos Job Field: Engineering / Technical Duties and Responsibilities This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An Engineer at this level will work under the guidance of a designated supervisor. Duties and responsibilities will entail: Taking part in preparation of designs and drawings for manufacturing mechanical components; Taking part in fabrication of tools, equipment and machine/plant/vehicle components; Repairing and maintenance of vehicle, plant and equipment; Carrying out inspection and testing of vehicles, plant, machines and equipment; Taking part in installation, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery in workshops; Identifying vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment for relocation, repair, replacement, overhaul and disposal; Carrying out tests, valuation and inspection of vehicles, plant and equipment; Supervising examinations and grade/trade tests for drivers and plant operators; Collecting and collating data for research; Collecting and compiling data on inventory of vehicles, plant, and equipment throughout their life cycle; and Taking part in preparation of maintenance and serviceability schedules for vehicles and plant machinery and preparing reports. Requirements for Appointment Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution; Registration by Engineering Board of Kenya as a graduate Engineer; Proficiency in computer applications. Method of Application Use the links below to apply on the company website. Principal Engineering Technician (Automotive) Medical Laboratory Officer Optimetrist Medical Engineering Technologist Engineering Technician I (Automotive) Senior Principal Engineer (Roads) Mechanical Engineering II (Mechanical & Transport)