Records Management Officer Job in Kenya

Records Management Officer

REF NO. VMD 08/2023

Scale: VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X 4,500-93,500 X 6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail; –

Preparing indexes, classified descriptive lists, location guides, and inventory lists;

Coordinating the receiving, sorting, opening, and dispatching of mail or related registers;

Ensuring the security of information, documents, files, and office equipment;

Coordinating maintenance of files, records, and registry;


Initiating appraisal and disposal of files and documents;

Advising on care, preservation, and control of records;

Developing and updating file index;

Receiving and filing of records and information;

Making data entries;

Storing and retrieving records and information;

Tracking of files and documents;

Indexing, profiling, and distribution of memos;

Circulating of files and documents;

Receiving, filing, retrieving, and dispatching of records and information;

Creating and maintaining databases for control and retrieval of records;

Ensuring pending correspondence and bring-ups are checked and appropriate action is taken;

Appraising and disposing of files and documents in liaison with National Archives and Documentation Services; and

Ensuring proper storage, custody, and preservation of archives.

Competencies and Skills

Report writing

Communication.

Presentation

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Library and Information Science, or Records and Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

How To Apply

Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit a hard or soft application, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of National Identification card, copies of academic and professional certificates, and other testimonials to:

The Chief Executive Officer, Veterinary Medicines Directorate;

Email: recruitment@vmd.go.ke

or deliver hard copies with the envelope marked Ref: …. to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate Offices, PCPB Plaza, Loresho Ridge Ground Floor; Addressed to:

The CEO
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Pest Control Products Board Plaza
P.O. Box 66171-00800
Westlands, Nairobi

NB: All candidates should fill out and submit the attached Biodata request together with the applications.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday 6th December, 2023 AT 5.00 P.M.