Republic of Kenya
Nyamira County Government
County Department of Health Services
Community Health Extension Workers
(CHEWS)
JG: (G, H)
6 Posts
- An officer at this level will provide
community health extension services
- Mobilizing, sensitizing and advising
communities on matters related to community health services
- Referring health cases to relevant health
facilities
- Identifying health issues at household level
and working with community units to address these
- Supervise community health units and community
health workers
- Organizing community health action days to
advise communities on common public health issues
- Collecting and maintaining up to date records
of community health services
- Planning and implementation of community
health activities in the assigned area of jurisdiction
- Any other assigned duty
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Certificate/Diploma in community development,
community health, social sciences, social work or any health discipline
from a recognized institution
- Have valid riding licence for motor cycles
- Have basic computer skills
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the National Values and Principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2030, Article 10 and 232
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
County Department of Health Services
Plaster Technician III
JG (G,
H)
2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning and implementation of rehabilitation plans
for clients
- Application and removal of plaster and
traction
- Maintenance of records of procedures carried
out on patients;
- Counselling support to patients undergoing
rehabilitation
- Preparation of budgets
- Any other duty as may be assigned by supervisors
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Certificate/Diploma in Plaster Technology from
a recognized institution
- Registered by a regulatory body
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the National Values and Principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2030, Article 10 and 232
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Dental Technologist III
JG (H)
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following among others:
- Providing dental technology services to
patients
- Processing, verifying and maintaining
information relating to Patients
- Safeguarding and ensuring maintenance of
equipment and appliances
- Supervising and training of staff
- Work at this level will mainly involve
fabrications of models, simple dental prostheses and keeping good records
pertaining to patients work.
- Performing administrative duties
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Diploma in Dental Technology from a recognized
institution.
- Registration by relevant regulatory body
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the National Values and Principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2030, Article 10 and 232
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Medical Engineering Technologist III
JG: H
2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and implement equipment preventive
maintenance plan
- Prepare and maintain equipment inventory in
the assigned facility
- Calibration of various equipment in the health
facilities
- Appreciating the principle of operation of
standard equipment in most health institutions
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the grade of
Medical Engineering Technologist III, a candidate must:
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- An Ordinary Diploma in Medical Engineering
from a recognised institution
- Registration by relevant regulatory body
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the National Values and Principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2030, Article 10 and 232
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Environmental Health Officer III
JG (H)
8 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Mobilizing, sensitizing and advising
communities on matters related to environmental health
- Referring health cases to relevant health
facilities
- Identifying environmental health issues at
household level
- Organizing community health days to advise
communities on common public health issues; and collecting and maintaining
up to date records of services rendered
- Any other duty that may be assigned by
supervisors
Requirements
For Appointment For appointment to
this grade, a candidate must:
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Have Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health
from a recognized institution
- Be Registered by a relevant regulatory body
- Have basic computer skills
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Radiographer
Radiographer
6 Posts
Job Group ‘G,H,J,K’
The Radiographers will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following, among others:
- Providing Radiographic services to patients
- Processing, verifying and maintaining
information relating to patients
- Ordering and maintaining records of
radiographic and photographic supplies requirements
- Supervising of staff
- Performing administrative duties
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in any of the
following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Services/Ultra Sound Computerized
Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Mammography, Nuclear Medicine,
Radiation Therapy ,Digital Medical Imaging or its equivalent of a
recognized institution.
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Chief Human Resource Management Officer
JG ‘M’
1 Post
An Officer at this level will be
responsible to the Deputy Director, Health Care Administration and Finance
Duties and Responsibilities: -
- Analyzing the staffing levels and making
proposals for succession planning;
- Analyzing utilization of human resources in
the Ministry/Department and advising on proper deployment;
- Analyzing staff returns and other related
reports for the department
- Analyzing staff progression and making
proposals for career development;
- Ensuring correct interpretation and
implementation of human resource regulations related to pensions, salary
administration, labour laws and other statutes that impact on human
resource; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource
Development/Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations/Labour
Studies;
- Post graduate qualification in the relevant
area will be an added advantage
- Must have served as a Chief Human Resource
Management Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public
Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Must be a member of the Institute Of Human
Resource Management
- Must be Computer literate
- Have attended a Management Course lasting not
less than four (4) weeks; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work
performance and results.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County
Government’s mandate, health policies, vision, mission as well as vision
2030
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the standards, principals and values of public service and governance
- Have capacity to undertake multitasks within
strict timelines
- Be proficient in computer skills
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Orthopaedic Technologists
Job Group (H)
2 Posts
The Orthopaedic Technologists will
work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following, among others:
- Providing orthopaedic services to patients
- Processing, verifying and maintaining
information relating to patients
- Supervising staff under him/her
- Safeguard and maintain equipment and
appliances
- Performing administrative duties
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of Certificate, or Diploma in
Orthopaedics Technology from a recognized institution
- Be registered with a recognized regulatory
body
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent
and Pensionable
Occupational Therapist
Job Group H
2 Posts
The Occupational Therapist will work
under the guidance of a Senior Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following among others:
- Providing occupational therapy services to
patients
- Processing, verifying and maintaining
information relating to Patients
- Safeguarding and ensuring maintenance of
equipment and appliances
- Supervising and training of staff
- Performing administrative duties
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of a Certificate or Diploma in
occupational Therapy from a recognized medical training college
- Be registered with a recognized regulatory
body
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as espoused
in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent
and Pensionable
Physiotherapists
Job Group H
2 Posts
The Physiotherapist will work under
the guidance of a Senior Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following among others:
- Providing physiotherapy services to patients
- Processing, verifying and maintaining
information relating to patients
- Safeguarding and ensuring maintenance of
equipment and appliances
- Guiding students on internship
- Performing administrative duties
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be in possession of a Certificate or Diploma
in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution
- Have a valid practicing license for
Physiotherapy
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Medical Social Workers
Job Group H,
J, K
2 Posts
The social worker will work with
other medical professionals to meet the needs of the hospitals and community as
assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Eligibility assessment of clients who require
waivers or exemptions
- Advise the supervisors on social protection
- Process social protection instruments and
advise the Medsupt accordingly
- Any other duty as may be assigned by
supervisors
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in social work from a
recognized institution.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Computer skills
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Job Group (G, H)
8 Posts
Medical Laboratory Technologist will
work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following among others:
- Offering general diagnostic and specialised
laboratory services in a medical laboratory
- Offering blood transfusion services
- Supervision and development of junior staff
- Performing administrative duties
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements
- Be Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of a Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree
in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution.
- Be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory
Technician and Technologists Board
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent
and Pensionable
Pharmaceutical Technologists
Job Group H
4 Posts
The Pharmaceutical Technologist will
work under the guidance of a Pharmacist.
Duties and Responsibilities
The specific duties will be to
oversee service delivery in the following areas, among others:
- Dispensing and compounding medicine
- Verifying and maintaining information relating
to drugs issued to patients
- Ordering and recording of drugs and other
supplies
- Supervision of other staff working under
him/her
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical
Technology from a recognized institution
- Be registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons
Board
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent
and Pensionable
Clinical Nutritionist / Dieticians
Job Group H
3 Posts
The Nutrition Officer will work under
the guidance of a Senior Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following, among others:
- Planning, implementing, monitoring and
evaluating specific nutrition therapeutic diets for patients
- Provide community nutrition services
- Supervising staff working under him/her
- Conducting outreach services
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of a Certificate, Diploma or
Degree in Nutrition from a recognized institution
- Be registered with Kenya, Nutritionists and
Dietician Institute
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms: Permanent
and Pensionable
Clinical Officers (General & Specialist RCOs)
Job Group (H, J)
10 Posts
The Clinical Officer will work under
the guidance of a senior officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
The specific duties will include the
following, among others:
- Seeing and examining patients
- Diagnosing and treating ailments at an
outpatient department in a hospital or Health Centre
- Provision of clinical services in the area of
specialty
- Assist in planning and conducting primary
health care activities
- Coaching students attached to hospitals and
medical centres
- Supervising and counselling staff engaged on
routine patient care
- Giving support and health education to
patients.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine
from a recognized institution
- Higher national diploma in anaesthesia, ENT,
among others for specialist RCOs
- Be registered by the Clinical Officers Council
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
8. Specialized Care Nurses (Renal, Theatre, Peri-Operative, Pediatric/Neo-natal, Critical Care)
Job Group J,
K
7 Posts
Specific duties will include the
following, among others:
- Will work within the respective hospital
departments including ICU, HDU, renal unit, emergency rooms, theatre and
cardiac care units
- Planning, supervising and coordinating of
duties within the respective departments
- Provide continuous, high-level care for
critically ill patients and their families
- Providing bedside nursing care to patients
- Critical care nurses are responsible for
monitoring life support equipment and providing advanced life support.
- Implement and evaluate outcomes of care given
to patients
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time by the supervisors
Requirements
- Be a Kenya citizen
- Be a holder ECN, EN/M, KRCHN or BSc from a
recognized institution.
- Higher diploma in the area of nursing
specialization
- Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
with current practicing certificate.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in the field
of specialty in a busy hospital set up
- Ability to communicate effectively with all
staff, patients and families
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance enshrined
in article 10 and 232 of the Kenya Constitution 2010.
9. Nurses
Job Group (G,
H)
60 Posts
Work at this level will largely
involve provision and management of Nursing Services in a Health Unit at a
County or Sub-county Health facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following, among others:
- Planning, supervising and coordinating of
duties
- Provision of nursing services including
primary health services at various health facilities
- Providing bedside nursing care to patients
- Practical training, counselling and guidance
of nursing students in Clinical areas
- Performing administrative duties
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder ECN, EN/M, KRCHN or BScN from a
recognized institution.
- Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Shown Professional competence in planning,
organizing and discharging nursing duties at that level
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232.
Terms: Permanent
and Pensionable
Medical Specialists
Job Groups P,
Q, R
6 Posts
i. Physicians (1 Posts)
ii. Obstetrician and Gynaecologists
(1 Posts)
iii. Paediatrician (1 Posts)
iv. General Surgeons (1 Post)
v. Family Physician (1 Post)
vi. Radiologist (1 Post)
The Medical specialist will be
responsible to the respective Medical Superintendents.
Duties and Responsibilities
The specific duties will be to
oversee service delivery in the following areas, among others:
- Clinical management of patients
- Head of the clinical team in the respective
speciality
- Conduct ward rounds
- Supervise and mentor other doctors and staff
- Perform administrative duties
- Operations research
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time by the supervisors
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have a Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine and
Surgery and a Master of Medicine in the relevant discipline.
- Sub-specialization will be an added advantage
- Be registered by the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County
Government’s mandate, health policies, vision, mission as well as vision
2030
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as
espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232
- Have capacity to undertake multitasks within
strict timelines
- Be proficient in computer skills
N/B
- JG ‘P’ – Over six (6) years’ experience
- JG ‘Q’ – Over eight (8) years’ experience
- JG ‘R’ – Over ten (10) years’ experience
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
1. County Director of Health Services
JG ‘R’
(1 Post)
Responsible to the Chief Officer for
the leadership and management of technical services of the department of health
at the county
The specific duties shall include
- Strategic and operational planning of
technical health services at the county
- Direct and coordinate functions of various
technical divisions of the department
- Supervising and coordinating the various
technical divisions of the department
- Ensuring effective and efficient use of
financial and non-financial resources for various areas of responsibility
and monitoring the quality services against performance indicators.
- Provide strategic leadership for technical
health services in the county
- Shall provide necessary advice to the Chief
Officer on technical matters of health
- Ensuring efficient management and coordination
of the County Health Management Team activities
- Ensure proper coordination, monitoring and
evaluation of the technical aspects of the Nyamira County Strategic and
Investment Plan
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time by the Chief Officer of Health Services or other Seniors
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have a Bachelor’s’ Degree in Health Sciences
from a recognized university
- Master’s Degree in a Health Discipline from a
recognized institution
- Be registered by the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board
- Have undergone a leadership Development Course
at a recognized institution
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of Kenya’s
health sector under the devolved governance system
- At least 10 years’ experience in the health
sector, five of which should be at senior management and leadership level
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County
Government’s mandate, health policies, vision, mission as well as vision
2030
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles
and values of public service and governance
- Have capacity to undertake multitask within
strict timelines
- Be proficient in computer skills
Terms: Contract
2. Deputy Director of Health - Preventive
and Promotive Health Services
JG ‘Q’
(1 Post)
Responsible to the County Director of
Health Services for provision of leadership and management of preventive and
promotive health services at the county
The specific duties shall include:
- Provide strategic leadership and technical
support in public health activities.
- Overseeing the various preventive and
promotive units of the department
- Implementing policies, objectives, and
strategies of the division
- Preparing annual capital, operational and
staffing budgets of the division
- Ensuring effective and efficient use of
financial and non-financial resources for various areas of responsibility
and monitoring the quality services against performance indicators.
- Oversee provision of primary health services
within the county
- Ensure proper coordination, monitoring and
evaluation of the preventive and promotive health aspects of the Nyamira
County Strategic and Investment Plan
- Supervising and coordinating staff in the
division
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time by the Director of Health Services or other Seniors
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have a Bachelor’s’ Degree in medical sciences,
environmental health sciences or a related health discipline
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology
or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Be registered by the relevant regulatory body
- Having undergone a senior management course at
a recognized institution
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Kenya’s
health sector under the devolved governance system
- Over eight (8) years’ experience in preventive
and promotive health activities, three years (3) of which should be at
senior management level in public or private sector
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County
Government’s mandate, health policies, vision, mission as well as vision
2030
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the standards, principals and values of public service and governance
- Have capacity to undertake multitasks within
strict timelines
- Be proficient in computer skills
Terms: Permanent
& Pensionable
3. Deputy Director of Health - Medical
Services
JG ‘Q’
(1 Post)
Responsible to the County Director of
Health Services for provision of leadership and management of curative and
rehabilitative health services at the county
The specific duties and
responsibilities shall be:
- Provide strategic leadership and technical
support in clinical activities.
- Overseeing the medical services unit, nursing
services unit, health commodities, laboratory services unit and
rehabilitative unit among others
- Implementing policies, objectives, and
strategies of the division
- Preparing annual capital, operational and
staffing budgets of the division
- Ensuring effective use of resources for
various areas of responsibility and monitoring the quality services
against performance indicators.
- Ensure proper coordination, monitoring and
evaluation of the curative and rehabilitative health aspects of the
Nyamira County Strategic and Investment Plan
- Supervising and coordinating clinical and
rehabilitative staff of the department.
- Provide strategic leadership for the hospitals
- Monitor and review performance of all
hospitals
- Coordinate emergency and referral medical
services in the county
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time by the Director of Health Services or other Seniors
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of an MBChB Degree or equivalent
from a recognized institution
- Master’s Degree in a medical discipline from a
recognized institution
- Be registered by the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board
- Having undergone a senior management course at
a recognized institution
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Kenya’s
health sector under the devolved governance system
- Over eight (8) years’ experience in curative
and rehabilitative health activities, three years (3) of which should be
at senior management level in public or private sector
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County
Government’s mandate, health policies, vision, mission as well as vision
2030
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the standards, principals and values of public service and governance
- Have capacity to undertake multitasks within
strict timelines
- Be proficient in computer skills
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
4. Deputy County Director of Health –
Health Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Services
JG ‘Q’
(1 Post)
Responsible to the Chief Officer of
Health Services for the provision of leadership and management of health
planning, monitoring and evaluation services at the county.
The specific duties will be:
- Provide strategic leadership in policy
formulation, planning and implementation of various health activities of
the department
- Coordinate planning, monitoring and evaluation
of sectorial plans, strategic plans and annual work plans
- Coordinate preparation of relevant
legislations and policies for the sector
- Formulation of relevant policies and
strategies for the department
- Planning and implementing strategic changes to
improve service delivery
- Coordinate collection, collation and analysis
of health information for use in planning, decision making and management
- Provision of technical support services and
improvements in management of health information
- Champion e-health and establish a coordinated
system for electronic medical records in the health facilities
- Provide leadership in operational research
within the department
- Be the Secretary to the County Health
Management Team and convey the Team’s decisions to the appropriate persons
or authorities
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time by the Chief Officer of Health Services or other Seniors
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have a Bachelor’s’ Degree in a health-related
discipline
- Master’s Degree in Health Informatics, Health
Systems Management or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Having undergone a senior management course at
a recognized institution
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Kenya’s
health sector under the devolved governance system
- Over eight (8) years’ experience in health
policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation three years (3) of which
should be at senior management level in public or private sector
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County
Government’s mandate, health policies, vision, mission as well as vision
2030
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the standards, principals and values of public service and governance
- Have capacity to undertake multitasks within
strict timelines
- Be proficient in computer skills
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
5. Deputy County Director of Health –
Health Administration and Finance Services
JG ‘Q’
(1 Post)
Responsible to the Chief Officer of
Health Services for the provision of leadership and management of health
administration and healthcare finance management services at the county.
The specific duties will be:
- In charge of county health administration,
human resource for health, health care finance, maintenance and
procurement services of the department across the county
- Provide strategic leadership in human resource
for health attraction, retention, development and management
- Provide strategic leadership in internal and
external resource mobilization for the department
- Coordinate proposal formulation for grant
applications and partnership/linkage development
- Initiating and leading in the development of
annual, operational and staffing budgets of the department
- Ensuring that the department’s resources are
used in a manner which is lawful and authorised, effective, efficient,
economical and transparent
- Responsible for keeping records and inventory
of all the department’s assets and liabilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
financial reports for the department of health services’ Chief Officer
- Holds administrative meetings, write reports
and supervise administrative matters
- Sit in the County Health Management Team to
present or give advice on matters relevant to his/her duties
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time by the Chief Officer of Health Services or other Seniors
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have a Bachelor’s’ Degree in social sciences
or related discipline
- Master’s Degree in Health Services/Systems
Management, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized
institution
- Having undergone a senior management course at
a recognized institution
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Kenya’s
health sector under the devolved governance system
- Over eight (8) years’ experience in health
administration three years (3) of which should be at senior management
level in public or private sector
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the County
Government’s mandate, health policies, vision, mission as well as vision
2030
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the standards, principals and values of public service and governance
- Have capacity to undertake multitasks within
strict timelines
- Be proficient in computer skills
Terms: Permanent
& Pensionable
County Assembly of Nyamira
The County Assembly Service Board (CASB)
wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following
positions
1. Minute Clerks
(SCASB -5)
( 6 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Writing minutes and reports of Assembly
Committees
- Keeping and maintaining records of assigned Assembly
Committees
- Organizing and preparing conference facilities
for Assembly Committees
Requirements for Appointment
- Be in possession of Bachelor’s degree majoring
in English
- Have satisfactorily served in a public sector
and has shown merit and ability in work performance with results for a
minimum period of five years.
- Must have attained at least a B plain in
English in KCSE
- Have a good command of English, coupled with
good report writing skills
- Proficiency in basic computer application
2. Legal Counsel
(SCASB - 8)
(1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Drafting of private member bills
- Drafting of amendments to the bills proposed
to the assembly by members and committees of the assembly
- Giving legal interpretation of bills and acts
to advice on matters relating to the assembly
- Providing legal advice to the speaker of the
county Assembly, Assembly committees the County Assembly Service Board,
Assembly clerk and Honourable Members
- Ensuring that the bills passed by the assembly
comply with the constitution
- Providing any other legal services that may be
needed by the speaker the Assembly and the Assembly Committees the County
Assembly Service Board or Assembly Clerk.
- Legal presentation of the County assembly and
County Assembly Service Board in court proceedings or ancillary matters.
- Ensuring that the bills passed in the county
Assembly comply with constitution and other relevant statutes.
Requirement for appointments
- Have a bachelor’s degree in law
- Ability to perform and deliver
- Diploma in law from Kenya School of Law
- Have at least 3 years’ experience
- Have proficiency in the use of basic computer
applications
- Advocate of the High Court
3. Director Human Resource
(SCASB -11)
(One Post)
Duties and responsibilities
- Advice the board on standing and recruitment
- Coordination of training and capacity
development staff
- Development and implementation of human
resource policies and procedures
- Ensure proper applications and interpretation
of human resource management policies, regulations, procedures and system
- Providing direction on strategic human
resource planning, organization and development of incentive structures
- Oversee and coordinate human resource services
in areas of recruitment, promotion, placement, discipline training and
development and staff welfare
- Ensure proper application and interpretation
of Human resource management policies, regulations, procedures and
systems.
- Management of compliment control salary
pensions and gratuity administration in accordance with laid down
regulations.
Requirement for appointments
- Bachelor’s degree in social science, human
resource management or industrial relations
- Served as a senior human resource management
officer for 5 years in a busy institution
- Shown ability in work performance with the
results
- Master’s degree in human resource management
will be an added advantage
- A member of a recognized human resource
professional body
- Must have attended a senior management course
(SMC) in a recognized government institution
- Must have the experience and knowledge of
managing payroll
4. Assistant Sergeant at Arms
(SCASB -5)
(One Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures safe custody of the mace
- Ensures protection of life and property of
legislators and staff of the assembly
- Ensures safe keeping of fi re arms within the
precinct of the assembly
- Ensures clear secure and safe environment for
members, staff and visitors
- Ensure the speakers orders rules and
directives are enforced and implemented.
- Ensures chambers services are provided during
assembly sittings
- Ensures that security is provided to the
members in the committees of the house
- Ensures periodic security and risk assessment
- Ensures disaster preparedness and mitigation
- Performs chambers and ceremonial duties
- Admission of visitors, contractors and
suppliers personnel
- Controlling authorized parking
- Submission of periodic reports
Requirements for appointments
- Be in possession of bachelor degree in
relevant discipline
- Kenya certificate of secondary education C
plus or equivalent
- Must be a computer literate
- Have a certificate in fire and first aid
- Possess an exemplary service certificate
- Served in disciplined forces for not less than
five years of augmented with rank of inspector of police and above will be
an added advantage
5. Research Officers
(SCASB 6)
(One Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provisions of non-partisan professional
research assistance and analysis to members, committees and staff of
the assembly
- Assessing the strength and weakness of policy
actions
- Provisions of the expert explanations and
analysis of policy documents
- Ensuring quality control in the preparation of
notes and particular points of view
- Providing technical back up to the county
assembly committees
- Maintains a periodic update of inventory of
publications and current issues publications and major public policy
issues
Requirement for appointments
- Be a holder of bachelor degree from recognized
university in specialized discipline finance
- Served as a research officer or in an
equivalent position in either the public or private sector for at least 5
years
- Possesses thorough knowledge and understanding
of concepts and techniques of professional research with particular
emphasis on public policy analysis
- Ability to write reports in clear, concise and
understandable manner
- Have 3 years continues work experience
- Satisfactorily served as a research officer in
similar position with comparable responsibilities in reputable research
institution or organization
6. Fiscal Analyst
(SCASB -8)
(One Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designing and relevant budget research on
specific areas of interest
- Participating in budget process
- Preparing and delivering budgetary information
- Guiding the process of assessment of the
strength and weakness of government policy, options relating to resource
mobilization, allocation and utilization
- Taking action on budget monitoring
- Compiling analyzing and formatting financial
estimates
- Preparing reports and briefs on budgetary
policy issues
- Carrying out commission budget research on
specific area of interest
- Maintaining relevant statistics on revenue and
expenditure figures
Requirement for appointments
- Be a holder Bachelors degree in commerce,
Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or its equivalent from recognized
university
- Have at least 5 years relevant work experience
in public finance area.
- Have thorough knowledge of national budget
process and fiscal policy analysis
- Must be computer literate
- Must be a holder of CPA(k) or its equivalent
- Must be registered member of ICPAK
7. Hansard Reporter II
(CASB Scale 7)
Two Posts
Requirements for Appointment
Any of the following qualifications
from a recognised institution are required for appointment to this post:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics,
majoring in English and Kiswahili or a Bachelor’s degree in social
sciences.
- A post-graduate diploma in journalism/mass
communication from a recognized university.
- A KNEC certificate in Typing, Audio-typing and
computer applications.
- KCSE Mean grade C+ (Plus) with a minimum C+
(Plus) in English/Kiswahili.
Three (3) years demonstrated
professionalism and Competence in Hansard Reporting/Transcription or publishing
in a newspaper of national circulation.
In addition, the candidate is required to possess the following skills:
- High level of typing and word processing
skills.
- Demonstrated ability to transcribe and edit to
a specified standard in an efficient manner using relevant technology.
- Possess high level of proofreading and
attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a highly developed knowledge of
English and Kiswahili usage, grammar, spelling and construction,
sufficient to accurately reflect the spoken word in text.
- Good knowledge of current affairs.
- Good understanding of Kenya’s National and
County parliamentary process.
- Good understanding of the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010.
- Tolerance for stress by maintaining stable
performance under pressure; relieving stress in a manner that is
acceptable to colleagues and the Assembly.
- Integrity – maintaining and promoting social,
ethical and organisational norms in your engagement with internal and
external clients of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reports to the Hansard Editor in
performing the following duties:
- Recording of Assembly and committee
proceedings.
- Segmentation of audio takes.
- Merging of takes for chronological fl ow of
proceedings.
- Transcription.
- Translation.
- Editing transcripts to acceptable legislative
style.
- Any other duty assigned.
8. Hansard Technician
(CASB Scale 6)
One Position
Any of the following qualifications
from a recognised institution are required for appointment to this post:
- Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering,
Telecommunications Engineering,
- Demonstrated professionalism and Competence in
Audio/Sound Production will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities.
Reports to the Hansard Editor in
performing the following duties:
- Installation, Inspection, Testing and aligning
public conferencing equipment.
- Trouble shooting and repairing of recording
equipment.
- Maintaining foot pedals and Head phones for
Hansard Reporters.
- Coordinating all Technical activities in the
County Assembly.
- In-charge of the Public Address System in the
Assembly.
- General maintenance of all Hansard and other
electronic equipment.
- Custodian of Hansard equipment.
- Any other duty assigned.
9. Infrastructure Officer
CASB Scale
8
The Infrastructure Officer who shall
be reporting to the Clerk of the County Assembly is in a senior position with
entry at job group ‘N’
Requirements for Appointment.
- A basic university degree in construction or
engineering discipline. A post- graduate degree shall be an added
advantage.
- Must be a registered professional in the
relevant discipline.
- Must have at least 3 years’ experience in
project management in a busy environment at a senior management level.
Those who have worked in the public sector are particularly encouraged to
apply.
- In addition, the candidate must have
certificate of good conduct and should be compliant with respect to
integrity vide chapter 6 of the constitution.
Duties and responsibilities
- Monitor County infrastructure projects and
programmes and file regular reports to the clerk
- Verity and comment on progress reports on
infrastructure projects reported by the county executive
- Give support to the county assembly committees
concerned with infrastructure projects and programmes
- Carry out any other official duties as many be
assigned by the clerk.
How to Apply
ALL Applicants should submit their
applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, three referees, copies of
academic and professional certificates, copy of a National Identity Card or
Passport and other relevant supporting documents.
Women and physically challenged
persons are encouraged to apply.
Please specify clearly the position applied for on the top left side of the envelope.
All applications MUST be delivered either manually to the Office of The County Assembly of Nyamira or to the address below on or before 15th June 2015 addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
P.O. Box 590 - 40500,
Nyamira.
Or Hand delivered applications should be handed over at the Nyamira County Assembly office of the Clerk
Nyamira County is an equal opportunity employer
Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification