Republic
of Kenya
Uasin Gishu County
Uasin Gishu County
Vacancies
The office of His Excellency the Governor of Uasin Gishu County wishes to
recruit competent and qualified persons for the following positions:
County Chief Officers
(10
Posts)
In
the following departments:
- Finance &
Economic Planning
- Trade,
Industrialization, Tourism & Wildlife
- Health Services
- Information,
Communication & E-Government
- Education,
Culture, Youth Affairs & Social Services
- Agriculture,
Livestock Development & Fisheries
- Environment,
Energy, Water & Natural Resources
- Lands, Housing
& Planning
- Roads, Public
Works & Transport
- Public Service
Management
Requirements
for appointment:
- Be a Kenyan
citizen;
- Be a holder of
at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and • Have
knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten
years in the specific area.
Duties
and responsibilities:
The
chief officer shall be the authorized officer in respect of exercise of
delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective county executive
member for:
- The
administration of a county department
- Implementation
of policies and development plans
- Development and
implementation of strategic plans
- Formulate and
implement effective programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals
- Promote national
values and principles of governance and values and principles of public
service
Terms
and conditions:
- Salary scale:
Ksh.120,270-180,660 p.m.
- House allowance:
Ksh.56,000 p.m.
- Commuter
allowance: Ksh.20,000 p.m.
- Terms of
service: Contract
Sub-County Administrators
(6
Posts)
Job
Group
‘Q’
Duties
and responsibilities:
The
sub-county administrator shall be responsible for the coordination, management
and supervision of the general administrative functions in the sub-county unit,
and will be answerable to the Chief Officer, Public Service and Administration.
Duties include:
- The development
of policies and plans;
- Coordinating
development activities to empower the community;
- The provision
and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services;
- Exercise any
functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under
section 86 of The County Government Act, 2012;
- Facilitation and
coordination of citizen participation in the development of policies and
delivery of services;
- Coordinating the
management and supervision of general administrative functions;
- Ensuring
effective service delivery;
- Ensuring
compliance with the National Value and Principles of good governance as
outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
- Performing any
other functions that may be assigned from time-to-time.
Requirements:
- Be a Kenyan
citizen,
- Be a holder of a
bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya,
- Have working
experience of not less than 10 years,
- Have
qualifications and experience in administration or management,
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution,
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya,
- Be computer
literate.
Remuneration:
- Salary:
Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
- House allowance:
Ksh.20,000 p.m.
- Other
allowances: Ksh.14,000 p.m.
- Terms of
service: Permanent
Ward Administrators
(30
Posts)
Job
Group
‘N’
Duties
and Responsibilities
The
Ward Administrator will be responsible to the Sub-County administration for the
following:
- Coordinating,
managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward
unit;
- Implementing
policies and plans;
- Ensuring
effective service delivery;
- Coordinating
developmental activities to empower the community;
- Providing and
maintaining infrastructure facilities of public service;
- Facilitating and
coordinating citizen participation in the implementation of policies and
delivery of service.
- Exercising any
functions and powers as may be delegated by the County Secretary.
Requirements
for appointment:
For
appointment a candidate must:
- Be a Kenyan
citizen,
- Be a holder of a
first degree from a university recognized in Kenya with working experience
of not less than five (5) years in administration or management.
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Terms
of Service:
- Permanent and
pensionable
- Basic salary:
Ksh.48,190 – 65,290 p.m.
- House allowance:
Ksh.17,000 p.m.
- Commuter
allowance: 8,000 p.m.
- Annual leave
allowance p.m.
- Medical cover
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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 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
2010 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 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 master’s degree
will be an added advantage)
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership
and Integrity.
- Have knowledge
and a working experience of not less than five years, two of which must
have been in a leadership or top management position.
- Demonstrate
thorough understanding of the organization and functions of national and
county government.
- Be a
professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant
professional code of conduct.
- Be capable to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Be a visionary
and strategic thinker.
- Be committed to
be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her
vision;
- Be a Certified
Public Secretary and a member of ICPSK of good professional standing.
How
to Apply:
All
applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the
left side the position you are applying for and addressed to:
The
Chairman
Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 40 – 30100
Eldoret
Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 40 – 30100
Eldoret
To
be received on or before 26th July, 2013.
Uasin
Gishu County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and persons
with disabilities to apply.
Note:
Only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Interested
candidates should get clearance from the following and MUST submit copies of
clearance certificates together with the application:
- Criminal
Investigation Department (certificate of Good Conduct),
- Ethics and
Anticorruption Commission,
- Higher Education
Loans Board (HELB),
- Kenya Revenue
Authority (KRA).