Thika Technical Training Institute, a Government Technical Training Institute established under the Ministry of Education, State Department for Vocational and Technical Training (certificate number MOHEST/GC/1459/011A), is recruiting for several trainer positions. The institute stands on 45 acres of land, with a history dating back to 1949 when it started as a vocational training center for former World War II servicemen, later elevated to a technical high school.
Open Positions:
1. Automotive Engineering Trainer - 6 Posts
Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training, Engineering / Technical
Terms of Service: 3-Month Contract. Salary as per the existing Thika Technical Training Institute Terms of Service.
Profile: Bachelor of Education Degree in Automotive Engineering or Bachelor of Education in Technical Education Degree from a recognized institution, or Bachelor's degree / Higher National Diploma in Automotive Engineering or Equivalent and Relevant Qualification, and a Diploma in Education or an Advanced Diploma in Education / Diploma in Technical Trainer Education or a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized Institution. Must be Licensed by TVET Authority or meet the requirement for licensing by WETA.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of scheme of work and training materials
- Delivery of course content as schemed
- Setting, moderating and marking examinations/assignments
- Supervising trainees' project and practical work
- Any other duty assigned by the Head of Department
2. Agricultural Engineering Trainer - 1 Post
Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma
Location: Thika
Job Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied, Education / Teaching / Training
Terms of Service: 3-Month Contract. Salary as per the existing Thika Technical Training Institute Terms of Service.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Education Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Bachelor of Education in Technical Education Degree from a recognized institution, or Bachelor's degree / Higher National Diploma in Agricultural Engineering or Equivalent and Relevant Qualification, and a Diploma in Education or an Advanced Diploma in Education / Diploma in Technical Trainer Education or a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized Institution. Must be Licensed by TVET Authority or meet the requirement for licensing by WETA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of scheme of work and training materials
- Delivery of course content as schemed
- Setting, moderating and marking examinations/assignments
- Supervising trainees' project and practical work
- Any other duty assigned by the Head of Department
3. Biomedical Engineering Trainer - 1 Post
Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma
Experience: 2 years
Location: Thika
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training, Engineering / Technical
Terms of Service: 3-Month Contract. Salary as per the existing Thika Technical Training Institute Terms of Service (TTTI/BOG/EEE/T/03/08/2026).
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Medical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering. At least 2 years' technical training experience. Registered with a professional body (EBK/KETRB/AMEK). Licensed by TVET Authority or meet the requirement for licensing by WETA. Field/clinical experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of scheme of work and training materials
- Delivery of course content as schemed
- Setting, moderating and marking examinations/assignments
- Supervising trainees' project and practical work
- Any other duty assigned by the Head of Department
4. Hospitality and Tourism Trainer - 2 Posts
Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma
Location: Thika
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training, Food, Beverage and Hospitality
Terms of Service: 3-Month Contract. Salary as per the existing Thika Technical Training Institute Terms of Service (TTTI/BOG/HTrr/03/08/2026).
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, or Equivalent Qualification from a recognized institution. Diploma in Catering and Accommodation will be an added advantage. Licensed by TVET Authority or meet the requirement for licensing by WETA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertaking training in area of specialization in accordance with the responsibilities
- Preparing teaching learning materials and scheme of works
- Setting and marking assignments
- Supervising trainees' project and practical work
- Preparing training documents and undertaking training activities
- Participating in development and review of curricula
- Participating in development of training manuals
- Setting, moderating and marking examinations
- Participating in trainee practical assessment
- Performing any other function that is incidental or consequential to the functions of the Department
Method of Application:
Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of National Identification Card, professional and academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials, should be clearly addressed to:
The Chief Principal,
Thika Technical Training Institute,
P.O. Box 9101000,
Thika.
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm, 29th August 2026.
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