Are you interested in job vacancies at Kenya Institute of Special Education? Proceed to apply for the 2025/2026 KISE recruitment exercise following this step by step guide.
The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) was official founded in 1986 as a government agency operation under the Ministry of Education. The essence is to conduct relevant teachers training for children with special needs and disabilities amongst other core functions.
Sequel to this, applications are invited from eligible candidates who are passionate about teaching especially special needs education at the official KISE recruitment portal www.kise.ac.ke/jobs.
This article walks you through all the necessary information you should know concerning the recruitment process ranging from open vacancies, eligibility requirements and qualifications, how to apply and deadline.
Kenya Institute of Special Education Jobs 2025
- Gym Instructor
- Physiotherapist II
- Research Assistant II
- Functional Assessment Officer
Eligibility Criteria for Available Jobs
There are what I could call non-negotiable requirements or benchmark for Kenya Institute of Special Education recruitment exercise. These are:
Citizenship Eligibility: It is mandatory that candidates applying for announced vacancies must be an indigene of Kenya either by naturalization or residence and possess a valid National Identity Card or Passport.
Age Range: The above positions are open to individuals within the ages of 20 – 50 years. Prospective applicants outside this range shouldn’t apply.
Basic Education: Applicant must atleast finish secondary education and possess D+ mean grade in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification.
Valid Documents: In line with the chapter six (6) of Kenya constitution, successful applicants shall be requested to provide a copy of clearance documents and certificates from relevant authorities like DCI, HELB, CRB, KRA, and EACC etc.
Personal Attributes: Applicants should be able to express self appropriately in both verbal and non-verbal form, should possess good team spirit and analytical skills.
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Qualifications for KISE Jobs 2025
Below are the role specific qualifications and requirements for each vacancy.
1. Gym Instructor
- Candidates applying for this role must have a Certificate in Sports management, gymnasium management or equivalent qualification.
- Should have certification as a swimming and lifeguard instructor.
- Four (4) or more years of experience will be a boost.
- Applicant must have received first aid training, CPR and other relevant skills.
2. Physiotherapist II
- Applicants interested in this role must have a Diploma in Physiotherapy from an accredited tertiary institution. Those with equivalent qualification can still apply.
- Applicant should hold a valid certificate of registration.
- Must possess a minimum of three (3) years experience as a physiotherapist or a comparative position.
- Should possess good knowledge of relevant computer applications.
3. Research Assistant II
- Applicants of this role must have a Bachelor’s degree in either Social Science or equivalent position and also possess computer training certificate.
4. Functional Assessment Officer
- Ideal candidate is one with a Bachelor’s of Education (SNE) and Diploma in Special Needs Education.
- Must have relevant experience in either assessment centre or teaching children with special needs.
- Applicant must have received relevant trainings in areas such as Functional Assessment, audiology, vision therapy etc.
How to Apply for KISE Recruitment 2025
To get stated visit Kenya Institute of Special Education careers portal www.kise.ac.ke/jobs to ascertain open vacancies.
Next, select the position that best suits your qualification, carefully fill the online application form.
Attach to the completed application form a copy of your National ID or Passport, application letter, academic and professional certifications etc.
Address your application to:
- The Director
- Kenya Institute of Special Education
- P.O.Box 48413 – 00100, Nairobi
Ensure your application is submitted online as HARD COPY application won’t be considered. Canvassing in any form or provide false information/documents result in automatic disqualification.
KISE Recruitment 2025 Application Deadline
Note: Officially, the 2025/2026 KISE recruitment exercise has not officially commenced thus there is no specific application deadline. Prospective applicants are advice to visit the official careers portal www.kise.ac.ke/jobs regularly to ascertain the commencement of the next recruitment exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers to the following question might also be helpful to you.
Is KISE Application Form 2025 Out?
Yes, the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) application form for Diploma courses admission is out and available at the official website or Ministry of Education portal or the closes CDE/SCDE offices.
Meanwhile, KISE recruitment application form 2025 is not yet out.
www.kise.ac.ke online application 2025
You can easily access KISE online application form either for recruitment or admission at www.education.go.ke or www.kise.ac.ke.
These are the necessary things you should note about KISE recruitment exercise 2025/2026. If you have any question feel free to indicate in the comment section below.