Republic of Kenya
Meru County Government
County Public Service
Board
The Meru County
Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the
following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section
451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012
A. Liquor Administration
and Licensing Director
Job Group ‘Q’
The Liquor Administration and Licensing Director shall be the head of all administrative and licensing duties pertaining to the regulation of Alcoholic Drinks within Meru County.
Duties
and Responsibilities;
- Advising
the Secretary/CEO of the Board county policy and laws to be adopted in
regard to the production, manufacture, sale and consumption of alcoholic
drinks.
- Support
and facilitate Sub-county committees in carrying out their functions.
- In collaboration
with other County and National Government Departments strategize and plan
for implementation of the Meru County Alcoholic Drink Act 2014 and control
of alcohol abuse and any other relevant legislation and coordinate and
support their implementation.
- Facilitate
and coordinate issuances of licenses to business operators after
compliance with law.
- In
collaboration with other relevant county departments prepare and submit a
bi-annual alcoholic drinks status report.
- Monitoring
and evaluating the implementation of the Meru County Alcoholic Drinks
Control Act including overseeing the operations of the Sub-County
committees and advising on necessary measures to be adopted to
facilitation such implantation.
- Supervise
and control the administration of the alcoholic drinks control fund and
- Supervise
and control the licensing of the alcoholic drinks business and
- Prepare
each financial year a statement of account relating to the Alcoholic
Drinks Control Fund in accordance with the Public Audit Act, 2013.
- Any other
duties assigned by the office.
Requirement for appointment
- Be a
Kenyan Citizen.
- Be a
holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Administration from a
recognized university.
- A
Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
- Have
knowledge and experience of not less than five years in administration or
financial management
- Satisfy
the requirement of chapter six of the constitution.
- Demonstrate
understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of
Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010,
Article 10 and 232.
B. Liquor Education and Community Mobilization Director
Job Group ‘Q’
The Liquor Education
and Community Mobilization Director shall be the head of Education, Community
Mobilization and Sensitization duties pertaining to the regulation of Alcoholic
Drinks within Meru County.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Advising
the Secretary/CEO of the Board county policy and laws to be adopted in
regard to the production, manufacture, sale and consumption of alcoholic
drinks.
- Facilitate
citizen participation in matter related to alcoholic drinks control in
accordance with the framework for citizen participation established under
the County Alcoholic Drinks Act 2014, County Government act 2012, the
Urban Areas and Cities Act 2012 or any other relevant written law.
- Carry
out public education and research on alcoholic drinks control in the
county directly and in collaboration with other public or private bodies
and institutions.
- Facilitate
and promote in collaboration with other county and national government
institutions and agencies the establishment of treatment and
rehabilitation facilities and programmes.
- Carry
out research directly and serve as the repository of data and statistics
related to alcoholic drinks control.
- Develop
strategies and plans for implantation of the Act and any other relevant
national legislation, controlling alcohol abuse and coordinate and support
their implementation.
- In
collaboration with other relevant county departments prepare and submit a
bi-annual alcoholic drinks status report.
- Any
other duties assigned by the office.
Requirement for appointment
- Be a
Kenyan Citizen.
- Be a
holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Administration from a
recognized university.
- A
Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
- Have
knowledge and experience of not less than five years in administration or
financial management
- Satisfy
the requirement of chapter six of the constitution.
- Demonstrate
understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of
Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010,
Article 10 and 232.
C. Administration Officer – Administration & Licencing
Job Group ‘P’
Duties and
Responsibilities;
- Planning
and supervision of the relevant division’s programmes and activities;
- Organization,
direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the division;
- Developing
appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional
frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division;
- Handling
administrative, Human Resources and assets management issues;
- Oversee
preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
- Ensuring
strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement
procedures;
- Co-ordination
of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s
information;
- Develop
strategies and plans for implantation of the Act and any other relevant
national legislation, controlling alcohol abuse and coordinate and support
their implementation
- Provide
advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development;
- Perform
other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director
- Any
other duties assigned by the office.
Requirement for appointment
- Bachelors’
degree in Administration from a recognized university.
- A
Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Experience
of not less than 5 years in Administration
- Satisfy
the requirements of Chapter 6.
- Demonstrate
understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of
Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010,
Article 10 and 232.
D. Administration Officer - Education & Communication
Mobilization
Job Group ‘P’
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Planning
and supervision of the relevant division’s programmes and activities;
- Organization,
direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the division;
- Developing
appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional
frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division;
- Handling
administrative, Human Resources and assets management issues;
- Carry
out public education and research on alcoholic drinks control in the
county directly and in collaboration with other public or private bodies
and institutions.
- Oversee
preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
- Ensuring
strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement
procedures;
- Co-ordination
of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s
information;
- Develop
strategies and plans for implantation of the Act and any other relevant
national legislation, controlling alcohol abuse and coordinate and support
their implementation
- Provide
advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development;
- Perform
other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director
- Providing
assistance in areas of communication.
- Any
other duties assigned by the office.
Requirement for appointment
- Be a
Kenyan Citizen.
- Bachelors’
degree in Administration from a recognized university.
- A
Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Experience
of not less than 5 years in Administration
- Satisfy
the requirements of Chapter 6.
- Demonstrate
understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of
Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010,
Article 10 and 232.
Department of Education
and Technology
A. Director of Polytechnics and Home
Crafts Centres
Job Group ‘R’
The Director will be answerable to the Chief Officer in the relevant Department and will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Development , implementation and evaluation of
the relevant division’s strategic plans, programmes and projects in
collaboration with other departments and stakeholders;
- Planning and supervision of the relevant
division’s programmes and activities;
- Organization, direction, control and
co-ordination of the functions of the division;
- Interpreting and applying National and County
laws and other related statutes in the relevant division in line with the
county goals and objectives;
- Developing appropriate county departmental
policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the
mandate of the division;
- Handling administrative, Human Resources and
assets management issues;
- Oversee preparation of annual work plans and
financial budgets;
- Ensuring strict compliance with all financial,
budgetary and procurement procedures;
- Co-ordination of production, documentation and
dissemination of the relevant division’s information;
- Provide advice and guidance in recruiting,
hiring and staff development;
- Perform other duties that may be assigned from
time to time by the Chief Officer;
- Any other duties assigned by the office.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan Citizen.
- Be a holder of at least first degree from a
recognized University in Kenya in the relevant field.
- A Master’s degree in the relevant field will
be an added advantage.
- Have relevant knowledge and experience of not
less than five (5) years in the field applied.
- Demonstrate a high degree of professional and
technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
- Be conversant with policy formulation and
implementation.
- Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Devolution,
the County development objectives and vision 2030.
- Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
- Be computer literate.
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused
in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232.
B. County Education Officers
Job Group ‘Q’
4 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- To coordinate all the Departmental functions
at the Sub – County level.
- Organise material development, workshops and
seminars.
- Coordinate feeding programme – ECDE.
- Collect and maintain statistical data for
teachers/instructors, learners and trainees, etc.
- Guidance and counselling.
- Learners discipline.
- Learners welfare
- Make reports and recommendations
- Management of examinations
- Organise in – service courses.
- Certifying certificates
- Organise meetings.
- Any other duties assigned by the office.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Be a Kenyan Citizen.
- A degree in either of the following; ECDE,
Technical and vocational training, Education from a recognised University.
- A Master’s degree in the relevant field will
be an added advantage
- Have knowledge, experience and distinguished
career in a related area of not less than five (5) years.
- Capacity to work under pressure and meet
strict deadlines.
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused
in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232.
C. Programme & Circulation
Implementing Officer
Job Group ‘Q’
3 Posts
Each of the officers will be in
charge of a region.ie
- Imenti – Imenti South, Buuri,Imenti Central
& Imenti North Sub – Counties.
- Igembe – Igembe Central,Igembe North &
Igembe South Sub – Counties.
- Tigania – Tigania West, & Tigania East Sub
– Counties.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure quality coverage and delivery of
curriculum through regular supervision.
- Assess Institutions for registration
- Inspection of structures and facilities in
schools.
- Capacity building and seminars.
- Draw calendars of events for the institutions.
- Assess teacher’s preparations.
- Ensure time tables and learner friendly.
- Guidance & Counselling.
- Writing reports on all activities in the
schools.
- Development of localized curriculum.
- Any other duties assigned by the office.
Department of Health
A. Biostatician
Job Group ‘K’
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Applying statistical methods to medical and
scientific research,
- Interpretation of data and developing research
studies.
- Determine the procedures used in data
collection for research studies and are essential in the publishing of
scientific research.
- Review and reinterpret data from previous
studies to determine if any valuable information or data was overlooked or
incorrectly analysed.
- Analysing genetic data and disease occurrence.
- Analyse archival data such as birth, death,
and disease records.
- Write research proposals or grant applications
for submission to external bodies.
- Calculate sample size requirements for clinical
studies.
- Planning and executing professional
development and provide expertise and leadership in solving complicated
problems and upholding company goals.
- Any other duties assigned by the office.
Requirements for Appointments
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Possess a degree in biostatistics or a related
field, such as mathematics or biology.
- Must have a comprehensive background in
science, math, and most importantly in (bio) statistics.
- Five (5) years of experience in the relevant
field.
- One should also have a working knowledge of
the statistical computer applications like SAS, MS Windows applications,
and experience with the creation and design of clinical studies.
- Must be logical, cautious and methodical,
innovative and flexible, and at the same time have the skills to design
new processes to collect and examine data when new challenges arise.
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused
in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232.
B. Nutritionist
Job Group ‘H’
1 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning, monitoring, implementing and
evaluating nutrition projects in the community.
- Sensitizing and working with community workers
and particularly in agricultural, social services, educational and other
agencies to help them understand more the nutrition problems in the
community and advocate actions for improvement of the same.
- Monitoring nutrition trends in the division
through collecting, collating and analysing of new and existing data.
- Conducting nutrition related research.
- Participating in patient management at the
hospital.
- Preparing monthly reports for the station.
- Supervision of staff working under the
officer.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
Requirements for Appointments
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a Holder of a Kenya Certificate of
Secondary Education Certificate (KCSE) Mean grade C or its equivalent
- Be a holder of a Diploma in Community
Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics from a recognized Medical
Training College
- Ability to work ion flexible shifts
- Three (3) years of experience in the relevant
field.
- Strong commitment to patient care
- Be registered as a Nutrionist or Dietician by
the Kenya Nutrionist and Dietician’s Institute.
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused
in the Constitution of Kenya 2010,Article 10 and 232
C. Clinical Officers
Job Group ‘H’
10 Posts
The clinical Officer will work under
guidance of a senior officer.
Duties and rResponsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following among others:
- Observation and examining patients
- Diagnosing and treating ailments at an
outpatient department in a hospital or health Centre
- 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 patient
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
Requirements for the Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of
Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean grade C or its equivalent.
- Be a holder of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine
from a recognized Medical Training College
- Be resisted by the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused
in the Constitution of Kenya 2010,Article 10and 232
D. Medical Laboratory Technologists
Job Group ‘H’
4 Posts
Medical Laboratory Technologists will
work under the guidance of a senior laboratory officer
Duties and Responsibilities
The specific duties will include the
following among others:
- Offering general diagnostic or other
laboratory services in the medical laboratory.
- Offering blood transfusion services
- Supervising and developing junior staff
- Performing administrative duties.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a Holder of a Kenya Certificate of
Secondary Education Certificate (KCSE) Mean grade C or its equivalent
- Be a holder of a Diploma in Medical Laboratory
Technology from a recognized Medical Training College.
- Be registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory
Technologists Board.
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused
in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232
E. Nursing Officers
Job Group ‘H’
40 Posts
The Nursing Officer will work under
the guidance of the Senior Nursing Officer.
Work at this level will largely
involve planning, supervision and provision of nursing care at an outpatient
department or ward in a health facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following among others:
- Assessing of patients’ needs for nursing
services
- Verifying and obtaining information relating
to patients admissions
- Keeping records of drugs and supplies
- Guiding, supervising and counselling staff
performing routine duties
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of
Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean grade C or its equivalent.
- Be a holder of a Kenya Registered Nurse or
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Diploma From a recognized medical
Training College
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to
the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused
in the Constitution of Kenya 2010,Article 10and 232
How to Apply:
All applications should be submitted
in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are
applying for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.
Important information to all Applicants:
Meru County Government is an equal
opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
The applications should reach the
Secretary on or before Friday 8th August 2014
NB. Applicants should seek clearance
from:
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Criminal Investigation Department
- Commission for Higher Education; for those
with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.