The County Government
of Kiambu
Office of the Governor
The County Government of Kiambu, Governor’s office wishes to consider for appointment, the following:
The County Government of Kiambu, Governor’s office wishes to consider for appointment, the following:
Secretary to the County Public Service Board
Remuneration: 165,089 x 7,353 p.a - 172,442 x 7,353 p.a
- 179,795 x 7,353 p.a - 187,148 x 7,353 p.a - 194,501
Other allowances and benefits will be as per the SRC guidelines.
Duties and
Responsibilities of the Secretary
Secretary shall be the
chief executive officer and head of secretariat. Specific duties
responsibilities include:-
- Being
the accounting officer of the county public service board to oversee
management of finances, preparation and submission of the board’s annual
plans, programmes and estimates.
- Execution
of the decisions of the County Public Service Board.
- Ensure
compliance of the policies established by the County Service Board by the
users and all stakeholders.
- Day to
day administration and management of the affairs of the board including
development and welfare of staff.
- Ensuring
staff compliance with public service values, principles and high levels of
ethical standards.
- Being a
custodian of the board’s records.
- Providing
strategic leadership to facilitate effective delivery of board’s mandate
as per its mission, vision and strategic plan.
- Monitor,
co-ordinate and ensure that the administrative and fiscal policies and
activities of the board’s in conformity to laws currently in force.
- Give
effect to and notify other persons of the decisions of the board.
- Ensure
that all documents relating to any matter subject to consideration by a
board and are submitted timely to the board.
- Co-ordinate
with Public Service Commission on matters to do with appeals and review on
the decisions made by the board.
- Determine
procedure for facilitation of appeal and reviews of decisions of the
county service board to the Public Service Commission.
- Performing
any other duties as assigned by the board or any other written law.
Key requirements for the appointment
For appointment to
this position, the person should:
- Be a
Kenyan citizen.
- Be in
possession a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya
- Have a
working experience of not less than five (5) years.
- Satisfy
the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on
leadership and integrity.
- Be a
certified public secretary of good professional standing.
- Possess
excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
- Have
strong analytical, report writing and work planning skills.
- Have
strong team building skills.
- Have
the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Be
committed to be part of a team that will enable the county government to
achieve her vision.
Duration: The Secretary will hold the office for non-renewable term of
six years subject to satisfactory performance on full time basis.
How to Apply:
All written
applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the
left side “application for position of secretary to County Public Service
Board” and addressed to:-
The County Secretary
Office of the Governor
P O.Box 2344 - 00900
Kiambu, Kenya
Office of the Governor
P O.Box 2344 - 00900
Kiambu, Kenya
Applications may also
be hand delivered at the reception desk, Office of the Governor, Kiambu County
at the Thika Sub County offices.
Each application should be accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of the National Identity card or Passport and certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting document.
All applications should reach the County Secretary on or before 22nd Oct, 2014 by 5.00 PM.
Important Information to all candidates
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interview.
Shortlisted candidates
shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity cards,
certificates and professional certificates and testimonials.
All interested
candidates will be required to have clearance certificates from Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal
Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau Higher Education Loans
Boards (HELB) and any relevant professional body.
The County Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disabilities, minorities and women to apply.
Fredrick Kitema
County Secretary
Kiambu County