Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impact on the economy, the environment and human health.

Duties and responsibilities: – 

• Receiving, Directing and relaying telephone messages;
• Directing visitors and customers to the appropriate staff member when they come to KEPHIS for services;
• Receiving and record mails/parcels then distributes them to the relevant office;
• Maintaining visitor’s book for analysis by respective departments;
• Ensuring information materials are available at the reception and availing the same to clients;
• Opening and date stamping all general correspondences;
• Assisting in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephone calls;
• Responding to public enquiries;
• Answering all incoming calls and handle call enquiries whenever possible;
• Redirecting calls as appropriate and take adequate messages when required;
• Recording and type all incoming visitors names for analysis per department;
• Ensuring information materials are available at the reception and request clients to get a copy;
• Opening the biometric door for clients.

Persons Specification 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Diploma in Telecommunications Operations, Front Office Management, Customer Care or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Good Public Relations Skills;
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills

• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Problem solving skills.

Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work; and
• Demonstrated ability to implement Quality Management Systems