Food Technology Technician Job Kitale National Polytechnic, Kitale, Kenya

KNP/ADV/06/2026 
Job Summary

• The Technician will support practical training and laboratory operations in Food Technology, assisting trainees to acquire competencies in food processing, preservation and quality control in line with CBET curriculum standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Food Technology/Food Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of food processing, preservation and quality-control techniques. Computer literacy.
• Relevant industrial attachment/work experience is an added advantage.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong practical food-processing and laboratory skills.
• Knowledge of food-safety standards (HACCP/GMP) and laboratory hygiene practices.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in laboratory work.
• Good communication and trainee-mentoring skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist trainers in delivering practical lessons in food technology.
• Prepare and maintain food-technology laboratory equipment and materials.
• Enforce food-safety and laboratory-hygiene standards during practicals.
• Guide trainees in food processing, testing and quality-control procedures.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials, reagents and laboratory

How to Apply

General Conditions for All Applicants

• Must be a Kenyan citizen of good conduct and not have any pending integrity, criminal or disciplinary issues.
• Must satisfy Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain clearance certificates from: Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct), and a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Please Note

• Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card, and three (3) reference letters,
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Kitale National Polytechnic is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, women, and candidates from marginalized/minority groups are encouraged to apply.
• The applications should be in hard copy and in a sealed envelope with advert reference number; to reach the Chief Principal by 11th September 2026.

The Chief Principal
Kitale National Polytechnic
P.O Box 2162-30200, KITALE
KITALE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
CHIEF PRINCIPAL
P. O. Box 2162-30200, KITALE