Government Jobs in Kenya – Nyandarua

County Government of Nyandarua
 

County Public Service Board
 

Vacancies
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in various disciplines in Nyandarua County Government.

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1. Specialized Clinical Officers - (Job Group K) in the following areas 

Anesthetists - 3 Paediatrician - 1
Job Ref. No. NYA/SCOK/2014

Duties and Responsibilities

• Offer curative services in a health facility
• Work in flexible shifts
• Strong commitment to in-patients and out-patients
• Respond to emergency calls
• Answerable and accountable to the Sub County Health Head.
• Any other relevant duty as assigned

Requirements for Appointment

• Must have a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution in Kenya
• Has a valid Registration with the Clinical Officers Council
• Valid Practicing License
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

2. Chief Officer, Legal and Public Service

Job Ref. No. NYA/LPS/CO/2014

The Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in respect to exercise of delegated powers and shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Legal and Public Service

Duties and Responsibilities

• To oversee daily administration of the department
• To co-ordinate issues related to administration, financial, accounting, and strategic planning in the department
• To oversee implementation of the department’s programmes including policies formulation, legislative drafting, litigation, county law compliance, and conflict resolution, among others
• To oversee liaison with the County Assembly and other departments on matters of legislative drafting of County Law
• Handling personal and administrative and enforcement matters within the County
• Capacity building within the department
• Liaising with stakeholders in legal sectors on Constitutional and legal matters as circumstances may require from time to time,
• Ensuring compliance with public participation in policy formulation and legal awareness among County communities and stakeholders on constitutional, legal, and public administration matters, and
• Any other duties that will be assigned within the Law

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya preferably in Law, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Management, and Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option) or any other closely related discipline. A Master’s degree in said areas will be an added advantage
• Possess at least 5 years’ relevant experience in public administration and or management
• Have ability to oversee administrative and co-ordination of the department’s programmes and affairs
• Have good intercommunication skills
• Have ability to multi-task and relate to relevant stake holders
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to the Values and Principles of Public Service and good governance as enshrined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Salary Scale: ( Job Group S) Kshs. 120,270-180,660
House Allowance: Kshs 60,000
Other Allowances: Kshs 20,000

3. Head, County Supply Chain and Procurement Management
Ref No. NYA/FEP/SPM/2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report to the Chief Officer, Finance and Economic Planning and be the Secretary to the County Tender and Procurement Committee
• Management and coordination of the Supply Chain and Procurement Services in the County
• Provide administrative guidelines on implementation and interpretation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and the supporting regulations as well as contract design implementation
• Develop the County Annual Procurement Plan and ensure adherence to it and its full implementation
• Implement egovernment procurement strategies
• Representing the Chief Officer, Finance and Economic Planning in relevant procurement matters
• Internalize Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in all procurement matters
• Ensure all tendering processes conform to Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the relevant offices

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a holder of at least a first degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement and Supplies Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Supplies Management, Economics, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management or Supplies and Procurement Option), Commerce (Accounting or Finance Options) or any other closely related discipline. A Master’s degree in the above said areas will be an added advantage
• Have relevant experience of not less than five years, be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management with a current letter of good standing
• Be conversant with modern computer packages used in Supply Chain Management , be an effective communicator and have capacity to work with minimal supervision
• Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management with a current letter of good standing
• Must be a person of impeccable integrity and have an excellent understanding of the Values and Principles of Public Service and good governance as enshrined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Salary Scale: (Job Group R) Kshs 109,089-144,928
House Allowance: Kshs 20,000
Other Allowances: Kshs 16,000
 

4. Ward Administrators 

25 Posts

Job Ref. No. NYA/WA/2014

The Ward Administrator shall be answerable to the Sub County Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage and supervise the general administrative functions in the Ward unit
• Develop Ward policies and plans
• Ensure effective service delivery at the Ward unit
• Coordinate developmental activities to empower the community
• Provide and maintain infrastructure and facilities of public service at the Ward unit
• Facilitate and coordinate citizens participation in the development of policies, plans and service delivery
• Manage the County Public Service at the Ward unit
• Mobilize revenue collection and play a critical role in building personal accounts and business register of rate payers and business people in the ward,
• Articulate implementation of Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution to the citizens,
• Coordinate and facilitate citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services,
• Exercise functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board through the relevant offices
• Ensure the Village Councils that shall be formed in the Wards are well managed

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of at least a Degree preferably in Public Administration, Human Resource Management/Management, and Commerce, Political Science or any other closely related field from a University recognized in Kenya. In addition, a Diploma holder in the said areas of study will have an added advantage.
• At least five years of proven relevant experience
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service and good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Have good interpersonal communication skills, public relations and ability to engage and mobilize all citizens and community stakeholders in participatory planning
• Be conversant with the County Integrated Development Plan, county revenue sources and demonstrate ability to enhance and mobilize community potentials at the Ward unit
• Be computer literate
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Salary Scale: (Job Group N) Kshs 48,190-65,290
House Allowance: Kshs 17,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs 8,000
 

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1. Paediatrician
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Offer specialized Paediatric services at County Hospitals
• Conduct daily ward rounds
• Conduct specialized Paediatric Outpatient clinics
• Review cases that require consultant attention as they arise
• Supervise Interns and Medical students rotating in Paediatric Department
• Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the County Health Department

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Medicine and/ or Surgery from a recognized University in Kenya
• Mmed Paediatrics
• Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Must have a Valid Practicing License
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

2. Physician
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Offer Specialized Internal Medicine services at County Hospitals
• Conduct daily ward rounds
• Conduct Medical Outpatient Clinics
• Review cases that require consultant attention as they arise
• Supervise Interns and Medical students rotating in the Department of Internal Medicine
• Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the County Health Department

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Medicine and/ or Surgery from a recognized University in Kenya
• Mmed Internal Medicine
• Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Must have a Valid Practicing License
• Satisfy the Requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

3. General Surgeon
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Offer General Surgical services at County Hospitals
• Conduct daily Surgical ward rounds
• Conduct Surgical Outpatient Clinics
• Review cases that require consultant attention as they arise
• Supervise Interns and Medical students rotating in General Surgery Department
• Perform Cold Surgical cases
• Perform Emergency Surgical cases
• Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the County Health Department

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and or Surgery
• Mmed General Surgery
• Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Must have a Valid Practicing License
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

General Information for the positions of Physician, Paediatrician and General Surgeon

Age requirement: As per the Public Service Commission regulations

Salary Scale and Allowances: As per the existing nationally negotiated terms for Health workers

4. Information Officers: Video (1 Position), Public Address System (1 Position)
 

The Information Officers will report to the Director, Governor’s Press Service
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing for appropriate television and radio programmes to disseminate information on activities of the Governor
• Documenting the Governor’s events through video, photography and press cuttings
• Preparing and placement of radio and TV infomercials
• Assist in the preparation of exhibitions and trade fairs
• Assist in the development of communications and media strategy
• Any other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director, Governor’s Press Service

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of at least a Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Sciences, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication or other recognized institution in Kenya
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than three years in public communication
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Salary Scale: Job Group J (Kshs 24,662-29,918p.m
House Allowance: Kshs 4,500p.m
Commuter Allowance: 4,000p.m
 

General Conditions for all Applicants

1. Send Application letter and enclose Curriculum Vitae, copies of all relevant copies of academic and professional certificates. This should include from primary to highest level of education.
2. Copy of National Identity Card
3. Where required to be registered with a professional body, a copy of the Registration Certificate
4. Copy of current Practicing License where required, e.g in medical services
5. Letter of Good Standing from the registration body that issued Registration Certificate where applicable
6. Other Clearance Certificates in conformity with Chapter Six of the Constitution i.e. Certificate of Good Conduct from CID, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Clearance, Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board
7. For all the posts, other benefits will be communicated later

Mark the Ref. No. for the job you are applying on the envelope

Persons with disability, women, and youths are encouraged to apply

Applications to be sent to the undersigned on or before 22nd August, 2014

Secretary
Nyandarua County Public Service Board
P. O. Box 701-20303, 

Ol Kalou