Job Description
Terms of Service – Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary – Kshs. 38,270 p.m. (min) – Kshs. 51,170 p.m. (max)
House Allowance – Kshs. 7,500 p.m.
Commuter Allowance – Kshs. 5,000 p.m.
Medical Cover – Comprehensive Medical Cover
a) Requirements for Appointment
A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Horticulture, Agronomy or
Seed Science and Technology from a recognized Institution;
Worked in a busy registered Commercial Seed Production Seed Production Farm/Unit,
Plant Propagation Unit or Institution with emphasis on Hydroponic / Aeroponics
Production Technologies for at least 2 years;
Must have experience in managing Aeroponics and Hydroponic Greenhouses;
Must have knowledge in Computerized Fertigation Systems; and
Good Record Keeping Skills.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and Oversee Production and Multiplication of Potato Seeds in the County’s
Aeroponics, Hydroponics and Field Units;
Supervision of Casuals / Staff in the Seed Production Aeroponics, Hydroponic and Field
Units;
Supervise Irrigation / Fertigation and Seeding, Hardening, Transplanting and Crop
Husbandry;
Maintain high levels of Sanitation and Hygiene in the Seed Unit as per the requirements of
KEPHIS and other National and International Certification Standards, the Facility has
subscribed to;
Crop Pest and Disease Management;
Operate and Maintain Seed Unit Equipment;
Contribute to a Safe and Orderly Working Environment;
Maintain Proper Operations Records in the Unit;
Training and Linkage of Seed Unit with Seed Multipliers;
Participate in Seed Data Collection and Surveys;
Compilation of Period Reports;
Perform any other Lawful Duties assigned by the Supervisor.