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of Post of Secretary
County Public Service Board
Article 235 of the constitution provides for staffing of the County Governments and pursuantto that provision the County Government Act 2012 section 58 establishes a county Public Service Boards and section 59 articulates its functions as follows:.
- Establish and
abolish offices of county public service including in the boards of urban
areas within the county to confirm appointments.
- Appoint persons
to hold or act in offices of county public service 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.
- Prepare regular
reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the
function of the execution of the function of the board.
- promote in the
county public service the values and principles referred to in the
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 the articles I O and 232 of the constitution of Kenya 201 0
are compiled within the county public service.
- Make a report to
the county assembly on the execution of, mandate and decisions made by the
board.
- Facilitate the
development of the coherent, integrated human resource planning and
budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
- Advice the
county governments on human resource management and development;
- Advice the
county governments on the implementation and monitoring of the national
performance management system in the county.
- Make
recommendation to the salaries and remuneration commission on behalf of
the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for
county public service employees.
Secretary to the County Public Service Board (1 Post)
Duties and responsibilities
Secretary shall be the chief executive officer and head of secretariat and 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 ofthe 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.
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 ofthe 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.
NB:
A master’s degree will be an added advantage
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 Interim County Secretary
Office of the Governor
P O.Box 80133 - 80100, Mombasa
Online applications may be submitted as a MS word attachment and the required testimonials certificates and other relevant documents should be scanned and emailed together with the letter of application.
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 Interim County Secretary on or before 3d June 2013 latest 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 and Higher
Education Loans Boards (HELB).
The
County Government of Mombasa is an equal employer and encourages people with
disabilities, minorities and women to apply.
Muzne Abdulatiff (Mrs.)
Interim County Secretary
Mombasa County