CHIEF YOUTH POLYTECHNIC INSTRUCTOR (

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

i.     Served in the grade of Senior Youth Polytechnic Instructor for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.   A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Computer Studies/science ;Information and communication Technology; Electronics Engineering; Telecommunications Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Automotive Engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Industrial/Construction Plant Engineering; Civil Engineering; Building and Construction; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Agriculture; Leather Technology/ Foot ware; Animal Science: Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy: Clothing: Fashion and Textile Technology; Food Technology; Institutional Management; Catering and Housekeeping; carpentry and joinery; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; General Education (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Languages) and entrepreneurship or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii. An Instructor Diploma certificate from KTTC/KSTVET

iv.  A Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

v.    A Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institütion; and

vi.   Demonstrated a high degree of administrative ánd professional competence.

Duties and responsibilities;

i.     Participating in the formulation of educational plans, management, administration and development strategies for the Youth Polytechnic;

ii.   Co-coordinating curriculum development, implementation and evaluation;

iii.  Instructing in areas of specialization;

iv.  Guiding and supervising newly deployed Youth Polytechnic Instructors;

v.    Co-coordinating setting, moderation and administering of examinations;

vi.  Carrying out research in relevant technical areas;

vii. Ensuring proper utilization of training and learning resources in the youth polytechnic;

viii. Liasing with relevant industries for trainee industrial attachments;

ix.    Coordinating and monitoring trainee progress reports;

x.     Ensuring proper maintenance of inventory of tools, equipment and training materials;

xi.    Participating in preparation of recurrent and development expenditures for the Youth Polytechnics; and supervising, training and developing staff.