The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced that teachers across the country will move to a new medical insurance scheme provided by the Social Health Authority.
The Commission informed that teachers would be moved to the new scheme by December 1, 2025, as the current scheme provided by a local private insurance company nears its expiry.
While detailing the new scheme, TSC said that teachers would be enrolled in the Public Service Fund, where they would enjoy a premium SHA medical cover.
The premium supplements and extends beyond the core SHA benefits for public officers.
In the new scheme, teachers will get access to outpatient and inpatient services; specialised services such as dental and optical care; annual checkups; ambulance services, for both road and emergency, air-rescue; overseas treatment; group life; and last expenses.
The scheme covers the principal member, spouse, and up to six dependents.
The latest comes days after a meeting between President William Ruto and representatives of teachers at State House. Teachers aired their grievances to Ruto including dispute over their medical scheme.
However, the shift comes despite teachers rejecting the move, citing lamentations by other civil servants, such as the police, regarding SHA’s misgivings while seeking medical treatment.
Led by Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Nakuru boss Anthony Gioshe, the teachers vowed to reject any move by the Ministry of Health to onboard them to the government scheme.
While urging teachers to reject any move to be onboarded in SHA, Gioshe disclosed that teachers did not have faith in the new medical insurance scheme.
“We have heard a story from the government that they want to move us into SHA. We have no problem with the Social Health Authority, but we are saying this, we will not go there,” Gioshe noted.
Further, Gioshe called for an independent cover for teachers, referencing the vast teacher workforce employed by the State.
They argued members could access services without a physical medical card, using their payroll number or biometric verification at accredited hospitals in the scheme.
The teachers also raised the issue of the 2.75 per cent mandatory SHA deduction of one’s gross income or household income, which they contended clashed with the existing cover, resulting in a double taxation on their payslips.
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
REPLACEMENT OF TEACHERS WHO EXITED SERVICE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY, JUNIOR AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS – MAY, 2025
The Teachers Service Commission is declaring 2,014 vacancies to replace teachers who exited service through natural attrition i.e. 1,309 posts for primary schools, 32 posts for junior schools and 673 posts for secondary schools. The teachers recruited will serve on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
Eligibility
To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:
i) Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii) Must be a holder of:
• a P1 certificate in the case of primary schools OR
• Atleast a diploma in education in the case of junior and secondary schools with a minimum Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in two teaching Subjects in KCSE or its equivalent;
iii) Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the Teachers Service Commission’s website, www.tsc.go.ke under ‘Careers’ or teachersonline.tsc.go.ke not later than Monday, 19th May 2025 Midnight.
ii) Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates.
iii) Successful candidates must not fill more than one Application for Employment Form. Filling of two or more Application for Employment Forms will lead to disqualification.
iv) Manual applications will not be considered.
v) Applicants who have not previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission will be given preference.
The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer as per the constitutional provisions and law and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
The recruitment exercise is free of charge. The Teachers Service Commission forewarns applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest TSC office or Teachers Service Commission headquarters through the following telephone lines: Director Staffing (0202892193) and Deputy Director- Staffing (0202892131) or write to the Commission through the email address dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke.
In addition, any such fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station.
Details on available vacancies per county/school is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
REPLACEMENT OF TEACHERS WHO EXITED SERVICE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY, JUNIOR AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS – MAY, 2025
TSC Latest Advert- TSC advertised vacancies in May 2025
The Teachers Service Commission is declaring 2,014 vacancies to replace teachers who exited service through natural attrition i.e. 1,309 posts for primary schools, 32 posts for junior schools and 673 posts for secondary schools. The teachers recruited will serve on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
Eligibility
To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:
i) Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii) Must be a holder of:
• a P1 certificate in the case of primary schools OR
• Atleast a diploma in education in the case of junior and secondary schools with a minimum Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in two teaching Subjects in KCSE or its equivalent;
iii) Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the Teachers Service Commission’s website, www.tsc.go.ke under ‘Careers’ or teachersonline.tsc.go.ke not later than Monday, 19th May 2025 Midnight.
Details on available vacancies per county/or schools is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke
General Information Please note that:
i) The Teachers Service Commission Recruitment Guidelines 2024/2025 Financial Year (Circular No. 19/2024 and No.20/2024) shall apply.
ii) Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates.
iii) Successful candidates must not fill more than one Application for Employment Form. Filling of two or more Application for Employment Forms will lead to disqualification.
iv) Manual applications will not be considered.
v) Applicants who have not previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission will be given preference.
The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer as per the constitutional provisions and law and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
CAUTION:
The recruitment exercise is free of charge. The Teachers Service Commission forewarns applicants against fraudsters who might extort money from unsuspecting persons purporting to assist in recruitment.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
Any fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest TSC office or Teachers Service Commission headquarters through the following telephone lines: Director Staffing (0202892193) and Deputy Director- Staffing (0202892131) or write to the Commission through the email address dirstaffing@tsc.go.ke.
In addition, any such fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station.
Details on available vacancies per county/school is in the Teachers Service Commission’s website: www.tsc.go.ke
