County Chief Officer
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Be
responsible for the overall administration of a County Department to which
he/she is assigned or re-assigned
- Be
responsible for needs of the local community and the functions and
competences assigned to and transferred to the County.
- Facilitate
a culture of public service and accountability in the county public
service.
- Be
performance oriented and focused on the objects of devolved government as
set out in the Constitution
- Be
efficient and ensure that the County Departments align their roles and
responsibilities with the priorities and objectives set out in the
County’s policies and plans
- Organize
his/her department and other structures in a flexible way in order to respond
to changing priorities and circumstances
- Assign
clear responsibilities for the management and coordination of the County
department and functions
- Allow
participatory decision making as far as practicable.
- Provide
an equitable, fair, open and non-discriminatory working environment.
- Submit
quarterly reports of the respective department to the County Executive
Committee through the respective CEC- Member and to the County Assembly
through the County Secretary and to respect the oversight role of the
County Assembly by giving information and honoring summons whenever
required
- Implement
the policies and plans develop by the County Government
- Provision
of strategic policy direction for effective service delivery
- To
ensure departmental compliance with National Values and Principles of
Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution
- Performance
of any other functions conferred by the Constitution, National or County
Legislation; and
- Carry
out any other function incidental to any of the assigned functions and/or
as may be assigned from time to time by the County Governor, the Deputy
Governor, the respective CEC-Member for finance or the County Secretary.
Qualifications
- Be
a Kenyan citizen.
- Holds
a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
- A
Master’s degree or higher academic qualifications from a university
recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
- Have
at least five (5) years’ relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrate
general knowledge of the County Government and its functions.
- County
Chief Officer, Accounting, Revenue & Supply Chain Management must have
CPA (K)
- County
Chief Officer, Planning, Budget, Monitoring & Evaluation have CPA (K)
- County
Chief Officer, Health Services must have a Medical Degree from a
university recognized in Kenya.
- Demonstrate
understanding of the goals policies and developmental objectives of the
county.
- Demonstrable
leadership and management capacity including Knowledge of financial
management and strategic people management.
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on
leadership and integrity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
candidates should submit their application with copies of their National
Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current
Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 19th January, 2023.
All applications should be clearly marked
with the specific position applied for on top of the envelope and submitted
Hand delivery to the office of the Secretary /CEO situated at the third floor
of Queens Arcade, along Kisumu – Kakamega Road, Mbale Town. Or Posted
applications should be addressed to the
Secretary/CEO,
Vihiga County Public
Service Board,
P.O Box 880-50300,
Maragoli
County Government of
Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, women and Persons Living with
Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
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