In line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government
Act, No. 17 of 2012, the Office of the Governor Tharaka Nithi County wishes to
recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:
A. County Public Service Board
Chairperson of the County Public Service Board (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish
and abolish offices in the County Public Service.
- Appoint
persons to hold or act in the office of Public County Offices including in
the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
- Exercise
disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those
offices as provided for under this part.
- Prepare
regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of
the functions of the board.
- Promote
in the County Public Service the values and principles referred to in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Evaluate
and report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and
principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
are complied with in the County Public Service.
- Facilitate
the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and
budgeting for personnel emoluments in the County.
- Advise
the County Government on human resource management and development.
- Advise
the County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national
performance management system in the County
- Make
recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of
the County
Government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for
County Public Service employees.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Be
a Kenyan Citizen.
- Be
a holder of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya. A
Masters degree will be an added advantage
- Have
a working experience of not less than ten years in Administration and
management.
- Satisfy
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and
Integrity.
- Be
a professional who demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant
professional code of conduct.
- The
Chairperson shall not hold any other State or Public office.
- Understand
the diversity within the county.
- Be
visionary and a strategic thinker.
- Capacity
to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Be
committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government
achieve the County vision.
Secretary to the County Public Service Board (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish
and abolish offices in the County Public Service.
- Appoint
persons to hold or act in the office of Public County Offices including in
the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
- Exercise
disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those
offices as provided for under this part.
- Prepare
regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of
the functions of the board.
- Promote
in the County Public Service the values and principles referred to in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Evaluate
and report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and
principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
are complied with in the County Public Service.
- Facilitate
the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and
budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
- Advise
the County Government on human resource management and development.
- Advise
County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national
performance management system in the County
- Make
recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of
the County
Government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for
County Public Service employees.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Be
a Kenyan Citizen.
- Be
a holder of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya. A
Masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Have
a working experience of not less than five years.
- Satisfy
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and
Integrity.
- Be
a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant
professional code of conduct.
- The
Secretary shall not hold any other State or Public office.
- Understand
the diversity within the County.
- Be
a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
- Be
visionary and a strategic thinker.
- Capacity
to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Be
committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government
achieve its vision.
Member of the County Public Service Board (5 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish
and abolish offices in the County Public Service.
- Appoint
persons to hold or act in the office of Public County Offices including in
the boards of urban areas within the County and to confirm appointments.
- Exercise
disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those
offices as provided for under this part.
- Prepare
regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of
the functions of the Board.
- Promote
in the County Public Service the values and principles referred to in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Evaluate
and report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and
principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
are complied with in the County Public Service.
- Facilitate
the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and
budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
- Advise
the county government on human resource management and development.
- Advise
county government on implementation and monitoring of the national
performance management system in the county
- Make
recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of
the County Government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for
County Public Service employees.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Be
a Kenyan Citizen.
- Be
a holder of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya. A
Masters degree will be an added advantage
- Have
a working experience of not less than five years.
- Satisfy
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and
Integrity.
- Be
a professional who has demonstrated absence of breach of the relevant
professional code of conduct.
- A
member of the County Public Service Board shall not hold any other State
or Public office.
- Understand
the diversity within the county.
- Be
of good professional standing.
- Be
visionary and a strategic thinker.
- Capacity
to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Be
committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government
achieve its vision.
How to Apply:
- Each
application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae giving full
contacts of three referees; copies of relevant Academic and Professional
Certificates; National Identity Card or Passport; and other relevant
supporting documents.
- All
applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of Chairperson
County Public Service Board”,
“Application for the position of Secretary County Public Service
Board” or “Application for the post of Member of the County Public Service
Board” (whichever applies) on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following
ways:-
1. Posted applications should be addressed to:
The Interim County Secretary
Tharaka Nithi County
P. O. Box 2 – 60400
Chuka
2. Manual applications should be delivered to the Reception Office at the Interim County Secretary’s office at the former Chuka Municipal Council (and signed for), during official working hours, (8am - 5pm)
3. Online applications should be emailed to:
tharakanithi@gmail.com
Applications should reach the Interim County Secretary on or before Thursday 18th April, 2013 by 5pm.
Remuneration will be commensurate with those published (or to be published) by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Note:
Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted.
Applicants MUST submit copies of these clearance certificates with the applications.
Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to values inclusion and seeks diverse workforce.
Women
and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply