The Public Service Commission (PSC) has shortlisted 7,102 graduates slated to advance to the next stage of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) programme.
In the document shared by the commission on Tuesday, January 24, the candidates will undergo a phone interview session beginning Wednesday, January 25, to Tuesday, January 31, from 8:00 am.
The opportunities for the PSIP Cohort (V) candidates, according to the notice, were advertised on July 26, 2022. The positions that were advertised varied from different departments, ministries, and agencies in the government.
PSC added that successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend as prescribed by the Commission. The programme will run for 12 months.
"The Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) is a government initiative designed to offer opportunities for graduates to acquire and develop valuable technical and professional skills as well as work experience in the Public Service.
"Duties include completing duties mutually agreed upon and assigned by the supervisors, documenting relevant skills acquired in their areas of deployment; and actively participating in any relevant mentorship activities and additional responsibilities designed for the programme," the statement read in part.
The shortlisted candidates are required to provide documents including a National Identity card or passport as well as academic and professional certificates.
How to Check
Candidates who applied can find out if they have been shortlisted for the 12-month internship programme by visiting the PSC website www.publicservice.go.ke and clicking the internship section.
A drop-down list will appear and the candidate is required to click PSIP Internship Shortlisted bar.
Five documents containing the shortlisted applicants will appear.
The list has been categorised according to the serial number and it indicates the name, gender, folio, county, interview date and time.
