Quick facts:
- The Nyandarua County Public Service Board has opened recruitment for 171 positions spanning 12 county departments
- Health Services accounts for the largest share, with 76 openings alone
- Applications close on Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- A career expert recommends applying to multiple roles at once, provided each application is properly tailored
Massive Hiring Push in Nyandarua County
Job seekers across Kenya have a fresh opportunity to land a position in county government, as the Nyandarua County Public Service Board has announced a sweeping recruitment exercise covering 171 vacancies. The openings were formally advertised in the Daily Nation on Thursday, June 18, 2026, and target qualified, competent, and experienced candidates ready to join the county's workforce.
The board's notice called on suitably qualified individuals to apply for the listed positions within the County Government of Nyandarua, underscoring that the roles are open to any Kenyan who meets the stated requirements — not just local residents.
Breakdown of Vacancies by Department
The recruitment drive spans 12 departments, with health, finance, and agriculture leading the pack in terms of available slots. Here's how the positions are distributed:
| Department | Number of Positions |
|---|---|
| Health Services | 76 |
| Finance, Economic Planning, Revenue and ICT | 27 |
| Agriculture, Agribusiness, Livestock and Fisheries | 19 |
| Education, Vocational Training, Culture, Gender and Social Protection | 21 |
| Roads, Transport, Energy and Public Works | 9 |
| County Secretary and the Head of Public Service | 8 |
| Water, Sanitation, Environment, Tourism, Natural Resources and Climate Change | 4 |
| Public Service, Administration and Devolution | 4 |
| Trade, Industrialization, Cooperative Development and Partnership | 3 |
Beyond these, the county is also recruiting for three senior leadership roles, each with a single opening:
- Chief Officer, Youth Affairs, Sports and Innovation
- Chief Officer, Water and Sanitation
- Chief Officer, Education and Vocational Training
With healthcare workers needed in by far the greatest numbers, the recruitment reflects Nyandarua's push to strengthen service delivery in hospitals and health facilities across the county.
What You Need to Apply
Before submitting an application, candidates are urged to visit the Nyandarua County Government's official website to review the full job descriptions, academic and professional requirements, and specific duties tied to each post.
According to the board, applicants must download and fill out the official employment application form, then attach the following supporting documents:
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A copy of their National Identification Card
- Academic and professional certificates
- Testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents
Each application must clearly state the specific position being applied for.
Where and How to Submit Your Application
Applicants have two submission options: email or physical hand delivery.
For hand delivery: Applications should be dropped off at the County Public Service Board Offices, Posta House, 2nd Floor, Ol'Kalou Town.
For postal applications: Send to: The Secretary, County Public Service Board, P.O. Box 38-20303, Ol'Kalou.
All applications, regardless of submission method, must be received before the deadline.
Application Deadline
Candidates have until Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to get their applications in. Given the volume of vacancies and likely competition, job seekers are advised not to wait until the last minute.
Expert Tip: Apply for More Than One Role
Career expert Simon Ingari weighed in on strategy for job seekers eyeing multiple postings within the same advertisement. He noted that since the vacancies span entry-level, mid-level, and senior positions, candidates who qualify for more than one role are free to apply to several — as long as each application is individually tailored rather than a generic copy-paste submission.
This means job seekers shouldn't limit themselves to one application if they genuinely meet the qualifications for two or three different posts, but each submission should reflect the specific role's requirements.
More County Jobs: Laikipia Also Hiring
Nyandarua isn't the only county on a recruitment spree. The Laikipia County Public Service Board recently kicked off its own hiring drive, advertising 191 vacancies across multiple departments — including several openings for assistant community health officers and other health-sector professionals.
Kenyan job seekers interested in public service careers may want to track both opportunities, as application windows for county government positions tend to be time-limited and competitive.
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