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Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
- Position
- Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Possible duty stations
- Nairobi
- Contract
- 5-year term, renewable once
- Experience
- 10+ years in relevant fields
- Education
- Degree in education from recognised Kenyan university
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 6 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
The Teachers Service Commission is hiring a Secretary/Chief Executive Officer in Nairobi. You will lead the secretariat, execute Commission decisions, and manage staff while serving as the Accounting Officer.
What stands out about this opportunity
- High-value benefits including medical cover and loans
- Strict deadline of 30th October 2026
- Multiple submission channels available
What’s offered
- Gross salary Kshs. 698,600 per month
- Airtime allowance Kshs. 15,000 per month
- Annual leave allowance Kshs. 50,000 per annum
- Official car with engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc
- Medical cover: Inpatient Kshs. 10 million; Outpatient Kshs. 300,000; Maternity Kshs. 150,000; Dental/Optical Kshs. 75,000 each
- Retirement benefit: Service gratuity at 31% of annual pensionable emoluments
- Group Life Insurance and Personal Accident cover valued at three times annual pensionable emoluments
- Car loan up to Kshs. 6 million and mortgage up to Kshs. 30 million at 3% interest
- Security provision as advised by Inspector-General of Police
- Daily subsistence allowance for local and foreign travel
Key responsibilities
- Head the TSC secretariat
- Serve as Accounting Officer of the Commission
- Execute decisions made by the Commission
- Assign duties to and supervise Commission staff
- Facilitate and coordinate execution of the Commission’s mandate
- Ensure staff compliance with public ethics and values
- Implement Part IV of the TSC Act diligently
- Perform other duties assigned by the Commission
Who should apply?
This role suits senior professionals with extensive experience in education, public administration, or management who meet strict constitutional integrity standards.
Key requirements
- Kenyan citizenship
- Education degree from recognised university
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Chapter Six compliance
- Five specific clearance certificates
What you should know
- Five-year term, eligible for one further five-year term
- Applications due by Friday, 30th October, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (EAT)
- Submit via online portal, email, or hand delivery
- Hand-deliveries accepted during official working hours only
- Names of applicants and shortlist published in print media and website
- False information constitutes an offence
- Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification
How to apply
- Download application form from www.tsc.go.ke
- Attach detailed CV, certified ID/Passport copies, academic/professional certificates, and testimonials
- Include clearance certificates from KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI, and Credit Reference Bureau
- Apply online at https://www.recruitment.tsc.go.ke
- Email PDF attachment to [email protected]
- Or hand-deliver sealed envelope marked 'Application for the post of Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer' to TSC House, 3rd Floor, Tower Wing, Kilimanjaro Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
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1. Introduction
The Teachers Service Commission is an Independent Constitutional
Commission established under Article 237 (1) of the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010 with the mandate to undertake teacher management
functions as prescribed in the Constitution and the Teachers Service
Commission Act Cap 212 of the laws of Kenya (the Act).
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 250 (12) of the Constitution and
Section 16 (1) of the Act, the Commission is seeking applications from
qualified candidates for the position of the Secretary/Chief Executive
Officer, who in performance of the functions and duties of office, shall
be responsible to the Commission. The Secretary shall be the Chief
Executive Officer of the Commission responsible for implementation of
policies, decisions and strategies of the Commission.
2. Key Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Commission, the Secretary will be: -
(a) The head of the secretariat;
(b) The Accounting Officer of the Commission;
(c) The custodian of all records of the Commission; and
(d) Responsible for-
i) Executing decisions of the Commission;
ii) Assigning duties to and supervising the staff of the Com-
mission;
iii) Facilitating, coordinating and ensuring the execution of the
Commission’s mandate;
iv) Ensuring staff compliance with public ethics and values;
v) The proper and diligent implementation of Part IV of the
Act; and
vi) The performance of such other duties as may be assigned
by the Commission under the Act or any other written law.
3. Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Pursuant to Section 16 (2) of the TSC Act, Cap 212, a person is qualified
for appointment as Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Commis-
sion if such person—
a) Is a citizen of Kenya;
b) Holds a degree in education from a university recognized in
Kenya;
c) Has had at least ten years’ experience in education, administra-
tion and management, public administration, human resource
or financial management; and
d) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
4. Duration of Service
The Secretary shall hold office for a term of five years but shall be eligi-
ble for re-appointment for one further term of five years.
5. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and Benefits for this position will be in accordance with
the Guidelines issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
from time to time. The current compensation and benefits package is
as follows:
a) Gross salary Kshs. 698,600pm
b) Airtime Allowance Kshs. 15,000pm
c) Annual leave allowance Kshs. 50,000pa
d) Official car with an engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc
e) Medical Benefit: An annual medical cover shall be provided to
the officer, one spouse and up to four children below twenty-five
years fully dependent on the officer, as follows:
i. Inpatient: Kshs. 10 million
ii. Outpatient: Kshs. 300,000
iii. Maternity: Kshs. 150,000
iv. Dental: Kshs. 75,000
v. Optical: Kshs. 75,000
f) Retirement Benefit: The officer shall be paid a service gratuity at the
rate of 31 per cent of the annual pensionable emoluments for the term
served;
g) Group Life Insurance: The officer shall be covered for a value equivalent
to three times of the annual pensionable emoluments.
h) Group Personal Accident: The officer shall be covered for a value equiv-
alent to three times of the annual pensionable emoluments, and other
benefits as eligible under Group Personal Accident cover.
i) Car Loan and Mortgage Benefit: Shall be provided up-to Kshs. 6 million
for car loan and up to Kshs. 30 million for mortgage as follows: -
i) The applicable rate of interest shall be 3 per cent per annum, for
the duration of the loan.
ii) The duration of the scheme shall be a maximum of twenty (20)
years for mortgage schemes and five (5) years for Car Loan.
iii) The Car Loan and Mortgage shall be administered and man-
aged centrally by the National Treasury, within existing appli-
cable regulations to govern the schemes, and subject to the
availability of funds.
j) Security Shall be provided as advised by the Inspector-General of
Police, and shall not be commuted to cash.
k) Daily Subsistence Allowance for local and foreign travels: Shall be paid
to The officer in as per the rates reviewed and set by SRC from time to
time.
6. Application Process
a) Interested candidates should download the Application Form
from the TSC website (www.tsc.go.ke), fill and submit together
with a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of National Iden-
tity Card or Passport, relevant academic and professional certifi-
cates and testimonials.
b) The Application Form is also accessible electronically in the appli-
cation portal at www. tsc.go.ke for online applicants.
c) Applications and supporting documents may be: -
i) Submitted online through the application portal using the
link https://www.recruitment.tsc.go.ke
ii) Submitted in a PDF file format attachment by emailing to
[email protected]
iii) Hand-delivered during official working hours in a sealed
envelope clearly marked at the right top “Application for
the post of Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer’’ at the
office of the Commission Chairman, Teachers Service Com-
mission, TSC House, 3rd Floor, Tower Wing, Kilimanjaro Road,
Upper Hill, Nairobi.
d) Applications must be received on or before Friday, 30th October,
2026 at 5:00 p.m. (East African Time).
e) Applicants are required to submit together with the application,
copies of clearance Certificates from the following bodies: -
i) Kenya Revenue Authority;
ii) Higher Education Loans Board;
iii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
iv) Directorate of Criminal Investigations and
v) A recognized Credit Reference Bureau.
7. Important Notes
i) The names of all applicants and the interview schedule of those
shortlisted shall be published in the print media and the Commis-
sion’s website at www.tsc.go.ke after the closure of this adver-
tisement and shortlisting process.
ii) Applicants to take note that it is an offence to provide false infor-
mation to the Commission. Documents provided shall be verified
with the relevant bodies to ascertain their authenticity.
iii) Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interview.
iv) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
v) The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity
employer.
DR. JAMLECK MUTURI JOHN, EBS
CHAIRMAN, TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
VACANCY NO: TSC/CS/001/2026
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Teachers Service Commission is an Independent Constitutional
Commission established under Article 237 (1) of the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010 with the mandate to undertake teacher management
functions as prescribed in the Constitution and the Teachers Service
Commission Act Cap 212 of the laws of Kenya (the Act).
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 250 (12) of the Constitution and
Section 16 (1) of the Act, the Commission is seeking applications from
qualified candidates for the position of the Secretary/Chief Executive
Officer, who in performance of the functions and duties of office, shall
be responsible to the Commission. The Secretary shall be the Chief
Executive Officer of the Commission responsible for implementation of
policies, decisions and strategies of the Commission.
2. Key Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Commission, the Secretary will be: -
(a) The head of the secretariat;
(b) The Accounting Officer of the Commission;
(c) The custodian of all records of the Commission; and
(d) Responsible for-
i) Executing decisions of the Commission;
ii) Assigning duties to and supervising the staff of the Com-
mission;
iii) Facilitating, coordinating and ensuring the execution of the
Commission’s mandate;
iv) Ensuring staff compliance with public ethics and values;
v) The proper and diligent implementation of Part IV of the
Act; and
vi) The performance of such other duties as may be assigned
by the Commission under the Act or any other written law.
3. Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Pursuant to Section 16 (2) of the TSC Act, Cap 212, a person is qualified
for appointment as Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Commis-
sion if such person—
a) Is a citizen of Kenya;
b) Holds a degree in education from a university recognized in
Kenya;
c) Has had at least ten years’ experience in education, administra-
tion and management, public administration, human resource
or financial management; and
d) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
4. Duration of Service
The Secretary shall hold office for a term of five years but shall be eligi-
ble for re-appointment for one further term of five years.
5. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and Benefits for this position will be in accordance with
the Guidelines issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
from time to time. The current compensation and benefits package is
as follows:
a) Gross salary Kshs. 698,600pm
b) Airtime Allowance Kshs. 15,000pm
c) Annual leave allowance Kshs. 50,000pa
d) Official car with an engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc
e) Medical Benefit: An annual medical cover shall be provided to
the officer, one spouse and up to four children below twenty-five
years fully dependent on the officer, as follows:
i. Inpatient: Kshs. 10 million
ii. Outpatient: Kshs. 300,000
iii. Maternity: Kshs. 150,000
iv. Dental: Kshs. 75,000
v. Optical: Kshs. 75,000
f) Retirement Benefit: The officer shall be paid a service gratuity at the
rate of 31 per cent of the annual pensionable emoluments for the term
served;
g) Group Life Insurance: The officer shall be covered for a value equivalent
to three times of the annual pensionable emoluments.
h) Group Personal Accident: The officer shall be covered for a value equiv-
alent to three times of the annual pensionable emoluments, and other
benefits as eligible under Group Personal Accident cover.
i) Car Loan and Mortgage Benefit: Shall be provided up-to Kshs. 6 million
for car loan and up to Kshs. 30 million for mortgage as follows: -
i) The applicable rate of interest shall be 3 per cent per annum, for
the duration of the loan.
ii) The duration of the scheme shall be a maximum of twenty (20)
years for mortgage schemes and five (5) years for Car Loan.
iii) The Car Loan and Mortgage shall be administered and man-
aged centrally by the National Treasury, within existing appli-
cable regulations to govern the schemes, and subject to the
availability of funds.
j) Security Shall be provided as advised by the Inspector-General of
Police, and shall not be commuted to cash.
k) Daily Subsistence Allowance for local and foreign travels: Shall be paid
to The officer in as per the rates reviewed and set by SRC from time to
time.
6. Application Process
a) Interested candidates should download the Application Form
from the TSC website (www.tsc.go.ke), fill and submit together
with a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of National Iden-
tity Card or Passport, relevant academic and professional certifi-
cates and testimonials.
b) The Application Form is also accessible electronically in the appli-
cation portal at www. tsc.go.ke for online applicants.
c) Applications and supporting documents may be: -
i) Submitted online through the application portal using the
link https://www.recruitment.tsc.go.ke
ii) Submitted in a PDF file format attachment by emailing to
[email protected]
iii) Hand-delivered during official working hours in a sealed
envelope clearly marked at the right top “Application for
the post of Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer’’ at the
office of the Commission Chairman, Teachers Service Com-
mission, TSC House, 3rd Floor, Tower Wing, Kilimanjaro Road,
Upper Hill, Nairobi.
d) Applications must be received on or before Friday, 30th October,
2026 at 5:00 p.m. (East African Time).
e) Applicants are required to submit together with the application,
copies of clearance Certificates from the following bodies: -
i) Kenya Revenue Authority;
ii) Higher Education Loans Board;
iii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
iv) Directorate of Criminal Investigations and
v) A recognized Credit Reference Bureau.
7. Important Notes
i) The names of all applicants and the interview schedule of those
shortlisted shall be published in the print media and the Commis-
sion’s website at www.tsc.go.ke after the closure of this adver-
tisement and shortlisting process.
ii) Applicants to take note that it is an offence to provide false infor-
mation to the Commission. Documents provided shall be verified
with the relevant bodies to ascertain their authenticity.
iii) Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interview.
iv) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
v) The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity
employer.
DR. JAMLECK MUTURI JOHN, EBS
CHAIRMAN, TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
VACANCY NO: TSC/CS/001/2026
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER