Career advice ยท Updated November 2026
Kitui County Jobs: 307 Posts Open Until 16 November 2026
The Kitui County jobs advertised in October 2026 are one of the largest county recruitment rounds of the year: 81 permanent and pensionable posts plus 226 one-year contract posts, all closing on Monday 16 November 2026. Most of the openings are for nurses, medical laboratory technologists and youth polytechnic instructors, so diploma holders in health and technical trades have a real chance. This guide lists every cadre, the number of posts, the job group and exactly how to apply through the Kitui County Public Service Board (KCPSB) portal before the deadline.
Checked on 14 November 2026 against the official Kitui County Public Service Board job opportunities page. Figures below are copied from the Board’s own tables. Download the long advert from that page for the full requirements of each post before you apply.
Kitui County jobs at a glance
| Advert | Cadres | Total posts | Terms | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declaration of permanent vacancies (October 2026) | 16 | 81 | Permanent and pensionable | Monday 16 November 2026 |
| Advertisement for temporary workers (October 2026) | 2 | 226 | One-year contract | Monday 16 November 2026 |
Together that is 307 posts. The Board says it recruits under Article 235 of the Constitution and the County Governments Act, 2012, and the temporary round is the first under the Kitui County Temporary Workers Policy, 2025.
Permanent and pensionable posts (81)
The permanent round is spread across the Office of the Governor, Roads and Public Works, Agriculture and Livestock, Lands and Housing, and Health and Sanitation. Health takes the biggest share, with 40 Registered Nurse III posts and 16 Medical Laboratory Technologist III posts.
| Position | Job group | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical Officer II (Office of the County Secretary) | CPSB 13 (F) | 5 |
| Chief Public Communications Officer | CPSB 07 (M) | 1 |
| Senior Public Communications Officer | CPSB 08 (L) | 2 |
| Public Communications Officer I | CPSB 09 (K) | 1 |
| Graphic Design Assistant III | CPSB 11 (H) | 1 |
| Village Administrator III (Maliku, Kaatene/Kalambani, Malalani/Syou) | CPSB 11 (H) | 3 |
| Structural Assistant III (Roads and Public Works) | CPSB 11 (H) | 1 |
| Agricultural Officer | CPSB 09 (K) | 2 |
| Valuer I | CPSB 09 (K) | 1 |
| Land Survey Assistant III | CPSB 11 (H) | 1 |
| Chief Health Administrative Officer | CPSB 04 (Q) | 1 |
| Nursing Officer | CPSB 09 (K) | 3 |
| Registered Nurse III | CPSB 11 (H) | 40 |
| Enrolled Nurse III | CPSB 12 (G) | 10 |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist III | CPSB 11 (H) | 16 |
| Biomedical Engineering Technician III | CPSB 12 (G) | 2 |
| Senior Accountant | CPSB 08 (L) | 3 |
The letter in brackets is the familiar civil service job group, so CPSB 11 (H) sits at the same level as Job Group H elsewhere in the public service. Our guide to job group salaries in Kenya explains how the groups compare. The advert itself does not publish salary figures, so confirm the pay scale in the long advert rather than relying on social media posts.
Temporary posts (226) on one-year contracts
The temporary advert is dominated by 224 Youth Polytechnic Instructor III posts in the Department of Polytechnics, Vocational Centres and Homecraft Centres, plus 2 Diver posts in the Department of Performance Contracting, Disaster and Emergency Services. The instructor posts are split by trade:
| Trade or area of specialisation | Posts |
|---|---|
| Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy | 42 |
| Fashion Design and Garment Making | 41 |
| Building Construction Technology | 36 |
| Metal Processing, Arc and Gas Welding Technology | 28 |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanics Technology | 17 |
| Approved Carpentry and Joinery | 15 |
| Electrical and Electronic Technology | 14 |
| Leather Work | 11 |
| Information Communication Technology | 10 |
| Plumbing and Fitting | 10 |
| Food and Beverages | 10 |
If you apply for an instructor post, the Board asks you to state your specific trade in Section 1 of the temporary employment form. An application that does not name a trade risks being left out. Instructor roles in county polytechnics usually need a relevant trade qualification and, increasingly, TVETA trainer licensing, so read the long advert carefully. Our salary guide for a youth polytechnic instructor in Kenya gives useful background on the role.
How to apply for Kitui County jobs
- Download the right form. Permanent posts use the KCPSB 2 Permanent Employment Form; temporary posts use the KCPSB 2 Temporary Employment Form. Both, and the long adverts, are on the Board’s job opportunities page.
- Fill in one form per application. The Board asks for one completed KCPSB 2 form, with every detail requested. It warns that giving incorrect information is an offence and that details missing at closing time will not be considered.
- Attach your documents. Permanent applicants attach copies of the national ID card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts. Temporary applicants attach the ID card, academic certificates and transcripts.
- Submit online only. Applications go through the KCPSB jobs portal on the county website, www.kitui.go.ke. For the temporary round, the Board states plainly that hand-delivered or emailed applications will not be accepted.
- Beat the deadline. Both rounds close on Monday 16 November 2026. County portals often slow down on the last day, so submit early and keep a screenshot or confirmation of your submission.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are shortlisted, you must bring the originals of your ID, certificates and transcripts to the interview. Presenting fake certificates is a criminal offence, and canvassing in any form leads to automatic disqualification. Keep your papers in order with our list of documents required for jobs in Kenya.
Tips for nurses and lab technologists
With 50 nursing posts and 16 laboratory posts on offer, competition will be strong but the numbers are unusually generous. Make sure your council registration and practising licence are current, because county boards check them at interview. Put your internship hospital and any experience in Kitui or neighbouring counties near the top of your CV, since familiarity with rural facilities counts. Prepare for typical panel questions with our guide to county government job interview questions.
Watch out for fraudsters
The County Government of Kitui warns that fraudsters and impersonators ask candidates for money to influence recruitment, and says both the person giving a bribe and the person receiving it will be treated as criminals. No genuine officer will ask you to pay to be shortlisted or hired. If someone calls promising a “sure” county job for a fee, report it to the police. Our guide on how to spot fake job adverts lists the common tricks, and you can paste any doubtful message into the fake job advert checker.
The Board encourages qualified youth, women, persons with disability and people from minority and marginalised groups to apply. For more county and national openings, see our county government jobs page and the general guide on how to apply for government jobs in Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for the Kitui County jobs?
Both the permanent and the temporary adverts by the Kitui County Public Service Board close on Monday 16 November 2026. Applications are made online through the KCPSB jobs portal on www.kitui.go.ke.
How many posts are in the Kitui County recruitment?
307 in total: 81 permanent and pensionable posts across 16 cadres, and 226 one-year contract posts, made up of 224 Youth Polytechnic Instructor III posts and 2 Diver posts.
Can I email or hand-deliver my Kitui County application?
No. The Board says applications must be made online through the county jobs portal, and for the temporary round it states that hand-delivered or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Which documents do I need to apply?
A completed KCPSB 2 employment form plus copies of your national ID card, academic certificates and transcripts. Permanent posts also need professional certificates. Shortlisted candidates must show the originals at interview.