Trainer Job Vacancies at Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic, Vihiga – Apply by Dec 30, 2025

About Our Institution

Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic is located in Vihiga County, within the Western Region of Kenya, at the heart of the Kaimosi Mission Complex. The institution sits on a 60-acre piece of land along the Kisumu–Chavakali–Kapsabet–Eldoret road. Established in 1971 by the East African Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (Quakers), in collaboration with community stakeholders, we have grown to become a leading technical training institution committed to excellence in vocational education and skill development.

We are currently seeking passionate, qualified, and dedicated trainers to join our academic team across multiple disciplines. Join us in shaping the next generation of skilled professionals!

Open Positions

Agricultural Sciences Department

1. Trainer – Agricultural Extension (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied, Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of Technical Teaching and Training materials

• Training in specific areas of specialization

• Supervising trainees on attachment

• Reporting progress and overall performance of individual trainees

• Instructing, guiding and evaluating trainees in practical exercises

• Participating in the development of the curriculum and training programs

• Undertaking research in the respective training area

• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Person Specifications:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen

• Bachelor’s Degree, Higher National Diploma or Diploma in Agricultural Extension

• Pedagogical skills in Education, TVETA registration and registration with relevant and recognized professional bodies will be an added advantage.

Apply for this Position

2. Trainer – Animal Production (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied, Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Animal Production)

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Science & Technology Department

3. Trainer – Science Laboratory Technology (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Science

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Science Laboratory Technology)

Apply for this Position

4. Trainer – Analytical Chemistry

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Science

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Analytical Chemistry)

Apply for this Position

5. Trainer – Industrial Chemistry

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Science

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Industrial Chemistry)

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6. Trainer – Applied Biology

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Science

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Applied Biology)

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7. Trainer – Food Science & Technology (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Science

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Food Science & Technology)

Apply for this Position

8. Trainer – Nutrition & Dietetics (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Medical / Healthcare

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Nutrition & Dietetics)

Apply for this Position

Building & Construction Department

9. Trainer – Masonry

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Masonry)

Apply for this Position

10. Trainer – Carpentry and Joinery

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Building and Construction, Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Carpentry and Joinery)

Apply for this Position

11. Trainer – Civil Engineering (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Engineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Civil Engineering)

Apply for this Position

12. Trainer – Plumbing (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Engineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Plumbing)

Apply for this Position

13. Trainer – Land Survey

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Building and Construction, Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Land Survey)

Apply for this Position

14. Trainer – Building Technology (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Building and Construction, Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Building Technology)

Apply for this Position

Business Studies Department

15. Trainer – Human Resources Management (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Human Resources / HR

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Human Resources Management)

Apply for this Position

16. Trainer – Accounting (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Accounting)

Apply for this Position

17. Trainer – Supply Chain Management (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Supply Chain Management)

Apply for this Position

18. Trainer – Economics & Statistics

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Data, Business Analysis and AI, Education / Teaching, ICT / Computer

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Economics & Statistics)

Apply for this Position

19. Trainer – Secretarial Studies

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Administration / Secretarial, Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Secretarial Studies)

Apply for this Position

Information & Communication Technology Department

20. Trainer – Mobile Programming & Website Application Programming (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, ICT / Computer

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Mobile Programming & Website Application Programming)

Apply for this Position

21. Trainer – Data Communication & Networking

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, ICT / Computer

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Data Communication & Networking)

Apply for this Position

22. Trainer – Computer Repair & Maintenance

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, ICT / Computer

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Computer Repair & Maintenance)

Apply for this Position

23. Trainer – Information Science (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, ICT / Computer

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Information Science)

Apply for this Position

Electrical & Electronics Department

24. Trainer – Electrical Engineering (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Engineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Electrical Engineering)

Apply for this Position

25. Trainer – Electrical Installation

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Engineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Electrical Installation)

Apply for this Position

26. Trainer – Power Control and Instrumentation

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Engineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Power Control and Instrumentation)

Apply for this Position

Hospitality & Fashion Department

27. Trainer – Fashion and Design

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Art / Crafts / Languages, Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Fashion and Design)

Apply for this Position

28. Trainer – Catering and Accommodation

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Catering / Confectionery, Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Catering and Accommodation)

Apply for this Position

29. Trainer – Cosmetology (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Cosmetology)

Apply for this Position

30. Trainer – Food and Beverages (2 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Food and Beverages)

Apply for this Position

31. Trainer – Tourism Management

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Travels & Tours

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Tourism Management)

Apply for this Position

Social Sciences Department

32. Trainer – Social Work and Community Development (3 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Project Management

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Social Work and Community Development)

Apply for this Position

33. Trainer – Communication Skills

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Media / Advertising / Branding

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Communication Skills)

Apply for this Position

34. Trainer – Counseling Psychology

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Medical / Healthcare

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Counseling Psychology)

Apply for this Position

Mechanical Department

35. Trainer – Automotive Engineering

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Engineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Automotive Engineering)

Apply for this Position

36. Trainer – Mechanical Production (4 Posts)

• Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma

• Experience: Relevant experience preferred

• Location: Vihiga

• Field: Education / Teaching, Engineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities: (Same as above)
Person Specifications: (Same as above with specialization in Mechanical Production)

Apply for this Position

Method of Application

Application Deadline: 30th December 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Application Requirements:

1. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. A Cover Letter clearly:

   • Quoting the subject area you are applying for in the subject line

   • Explaining your suitability against the essential criteria on the job profile

   • Addressed to:

     text

     Secretary Governing Council/Chief Principal
     Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic
     PO Box 150-50309, TIRIKI

How to Apply:

Option 1: General Application Form
Click here to apply via Google Forms

Option 2: Specific Position Application
Interested and qualified candidates for specific positions can apply via:
Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic Application Portal

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a historic institution with over 50 years of educational excellence

• Contribute to national development through technical skills training

• Work in a serene environment within the beautiful Kaimosi Mission Complex

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Competitive remuneration package

• Be part of a diverse and dynamic academic community

Contact Information

Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic
Along Kisumu–Chavakali–Kapsabet–Eldoret Road
P.O. Box 150-50309, Tiriki
Vihiga County, Kenya

Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.

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