Interviews for more than 70 applicants shortlisted for the positions of 30 KMTC principals are underway at the College headquarters, Nairobi.
The interviews, which are being conducted by the College's Board of Management, started on January 23, and will run till Friday January 27.

The opening up of the positions for competition is part of the reforms set out in the KMTC Statutes 2011 to improve management of College.

Vacant positions for all the constituent colleges were advertised late last year. The colleges are Nairobi, Karen, Mathare, Karuri, Machakos, Kitui and Embu. Meru, Garissa, Nyeri, Thika, Murang'a, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kabarnet and Loitoktok. Also advertised are positions for principals of Lodwar, Kakamega, Webuye, Bungoma, Nyamira, Kisii, Homa Bay and Siaya. Kisumu, Mombasa, Port Reitz, Kilifi, Msambweni and Kapkatet..

Reporting to the KMTC Director, Principals are responsible for maintaining and promoting efficient management of the respective Constituent Training Centres and for the general conduct and discipline of staff and students.

The principals are the accounting officers of their respective Constituent Training Centres. They propose budgets for the running of the Centres, provide linkages with other institutions and lead programs for the expansion of the College.

To be eligible for appointment to this position, an officer must have served for a minimum of 10 years as a lecturer of the College, three of which must be in a position of responsibility. They should be at the level of at least Senior Lecturer, hold at least Higher National Diploma or Diploma in Advanced Nursing, have attended a management course and demonstrated merit and leadership ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The KMTC Statutes spells out more stringent requirements, which the KMTC Board radically reduced so as to attract more applicants for the positions.

Successful principals, who will be deployed to any of the Campuses, shall serve for three years, renewable depending on their performance.