Friday 29 July 2011

Kenya Defence Forces 2011 General Service Officer Cadets & Specialist Officers Recruitment Announced :2011 jobs

The Kenya Defence Forces have advertised to the general public in today's news papers that recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers shall be done soon.

Those wishing to apply must have the following relevant requirements.

General Requirements

1. Must be Kenyan Citizens
2.Age:

  • a)GSO Cadets between 18 & 26 years
  • b)Specialist Officers between 18 & 30 years
3. Be medically fit for military service
4. Have no criminal record
5. Height 5 fit 3 in (5'3)
6. Minimum weight:
  • a)Men 54.55 Kgs (120 lb)
  • b)Women 50 Kgs (110 lb)
7. Women candidates must not be pregnant
Educational Requirements

General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets
A minimum of mean grade B plain in KCSE up to university degree with minimum subject grade of C plus in English, Mathematics and in any one of the Pure Sciences (Physics, Chemistry or Biology)
Specialist Officers
A minimum of mean grade C plus in KCSE and an undergraduate degree from a recognized Institution or University. Must be registered with the relevant statutory body, where applicable and minimum 2 years working experience.

Vacancies

Vacant positions for the General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers are as follows:

1. Pathologists
Must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) degree and postgraduate studies in Pathology and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB)

2. Medical Doctors
Must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) degree and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

3.Dentists
Must have a Bachelor of Dentistry degree and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB)

4. Clinical Officers
Must have a Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Surgery degree and be registered with the Clinical Officers’ Council of Kenya (COCK)

5. Architects
Must have a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree and be registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS)

6. Lawyers
Must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and a post-graduate diploma from Kenya school of Law, must be admitted as an advocate of the High Court and be in possession of a valid current practising certificate.

7. Chaplains & Imam 
  • (a) Roman Catholic Chaplains: Must have a professional degree and be an ordained priest. 
  • (b) Anglican Church Chaplains: Must have a professional degree and be an ordained priest. 
  • (c) Muslim Imams: Must have a professional degree and be a qualified Imam.
How To Apply

Clear photocopies of relevant and genuine academic certificates and national identity card must accompany the application and be addressed to the:
Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces
(Personnel and Logistics)
Ministry of State for Defence
Defence Headquarters
Ulinzi House
P.O. Box 40668
Nairobi - 00100
Applications are to reach the above on or before 17th August 2011.

Please check out the newspapers for details. 

Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified through the print media between 17-09-2011 and 25-09- 2011.