Sign Language Interpreter

KCASB-4): Ref: KT/CASB/2017/03 (1 Post)

Duties for the Sign Language Interpreter Job

• Translating the spoken word in to sign language and vice versa conduct research on current trends on access to communication and cascading the same to stakeholders
• Facilitating communication with deaf persons through sign language
• Providing accurate accounts of the county assembly proceedings
• Helping the deaf or hearing impaired individuals understand proceedings of the plenary and committee services of the county assembly
• Conduct research on technical information or complex information to gain an understanding of what will be interpreted
• Assisting in provision of regular sensitization to the staff on basic sign language
• Providing advice for the right of the deaf in the provision of accessible information by all
• Responsible for creating a training plan for staff on sign language
• Carrying out regular research on current trends and conduct sensitization to the staff

Sign Language Interpreter Job Requirements

• The successful candidates shall be a Kenyan citizen
• Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) C plain or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Diploma in sign language interpretation from a recognized institution
• Three (3) years’ experience in a busy sign language interpretation environment
• Good listening skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Observe strict confidentiality
• Conduct should be above reproach
• Should not interfere advice or interject personal opinions into interpreted situations

How to Apply

All applications including a curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and testimonials should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and addressed to

The secretary County assembly service board P.O Box 694 – 90200 Kitui

Remuneration package for persons serving in the county governments is advised by the salary and remuneration commission and is subject to review by the commission from time to time

Applications should reach the secretary, county assembly service board of Kitui on or before close of business 21st march, 2017