Republic of Kenya
County Government of Kakamega
County Public Service Board
Vacancies: Pursuant
to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No. 17 of
2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably
qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:-
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Department of Health
Nursing Officer 1 (BSN)
Job Group ‘K’
(24 Posts)
Nursing Officer I will work under the
guidance of a Senior Nursing Officer.
Work at this level will largely
involve management of Nursing Services in a Health Unit at a County and
Sub-county Health facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include the
following among others:
- Planning, supervising and coordinating of
duties
- Distribution of staff to various sections
- Providing bedside nursing care to patients
- Practical training, counseling and guidance of
nursing students in Clinical areas
- 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 (KCSE) with mean grade C+ and above or equivalent
- Be a holder of B.Sc Nursing from a recognized
University or have served as Nursing Officer II for at least 3 years
- Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Shown Professional competence in planning,
organizing and discharging nursing duties at that level
- 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
Nursing Officer III
Job Group ‘H’
(127 Posts)
Nursing Officer III will work under the guidance of a more Senior 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 maintaining information relating
to patients admissions
- Keeping records of drugs and supplies
- Guiding, supervising and counseling 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.
- Be registered by the Nursing Council 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
Legal Affairs Unit
County Legal Officer II
Job Group ‘K’
(2 Posts)
This will be the entry and training
grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of
The Senior Legal Officer and The Principal Legal Officer.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
- Collecting and collating research data;
- Interviewing customers for proper referrals;
- Records management of County commercial,
contractual and other legal instruments;
- Drafting of conveyancing documents;
- Vetting and verification of documents before
execution by authorized representatives of the County;
- Liaising with the Ministry of Lands
particularly the District Land registrar for registration of executed
Leases and other legal instruments;
- Court attendance on Civil and criminal cases
involving the County; and
- Carrying out any other duties as may be
assigned by the Principal Legal Officer.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a
recognized university;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the
Kenya School of Law;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- A member of the Law Society of Kenya with a
current (2014) practicing Certificate;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya; and
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the National Values and Principles of Government and Public Service.
Department of Transport,
Infrastructure and Public Works
County Chief Officer, Transport and Infrastructure
Job Group ‘S’
(1 Post)
The Chief Officer shall be the
authorized officer in the assigned ministry and shall be responsible to the
respective County Executive Committee Member.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Duties will include:
- The administration of the ministry;
- Formulation and implementation of effective
programs to attain vision 2030 and sector goals;
- Development and Implementation of strategic
plans and sector development plans;
- Implementation of Policies and regulations;
- Providing strategic policy direction for
effective service delivery;
- Ensuring compliance with the National Values
and Principles of public service and good governance as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenya citizen;
- Have a Bachelor’s degree from a University
recognized in Kenya, possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field
will be an added advantage;
- Have vast knowledge and experience of not less
than 10 years in the relevant field, five of which should be in a
managerial position;
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of county
development objectives and Vision 2030,
- Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
- Have excellent communication, organizational
and interpersonal skills;
- Have capacity to work under pressure to meet
strict timelines;
- Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Satisfy requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution;
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the National Values and Principles of Government and Public Service; and
- Be computer literate.
Terms of Service: Contract
Transport Officer
Job Group ‘L’
(1 Post)
An officer at this level will be
deployed at the County Headquarters to take charge of all vehicles at the
County, coordinate transport and be in charge of officers in transport
department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will include:
- Transport coordination
- Supervising officers in transport department,
arranging and ensuring training, retraining and recertification of drivers
and registration of vehicles.
- Ensuring that vehicles have the requisite
documents for operation
- Ensuring efficient use and accurate accounting
for all vehicles and expenditure made by transport section.
- Advising on procurement specifications of
vehicles and training needs for drivers.
- Preparing regular and comprehensive reports
for ht section
- Performing any other duty as may be assigned
from time to time
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Bachelors Degree in any Social
Science/Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.
- Served in an equivalent position as a
Transport Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years
- Proficiency in computer applications from a
recognized institution
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work
performance and results
- Knowledge of vehicle mechanics will be an
added
Assistant Architect
Job Group ‘L’
(1 Post)
The Assistant Architect will report
to the County Architect and will be working under the supervision of an
experienced officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
will include:
- Preparation of sketch/scheme designs and
production drawings;
- Interpretation of client’s requirements;
- Post contract administration; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Must be a Kenyan citizen;
- Fulfil requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya on integrity;
- Have a Bachelors Degree in Architecture or an
equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Graduate membership with Architectural
Association of Kenya; and
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya;
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Assistant Quantity Surveyor II
Job Group ‘K’
(1 Post)
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor II
will report to the Chief Officer and will be responsible for preparation of
cost estimates, bills of quantities and site re-measurement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
will include:
- Preparation of cost estimates;
- Preparation of Bills of quantities;
- Preparation of Monthly valuations on site;
- Preparation of Site re-measurements;
- Preparation of variation orders; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Must be a Kenyan citizen;
- Fulfil requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Building
Economics/Quantity surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications
from a recognized institution; and
- Be registered as a graduate member of either
the architectural Association of Kenya or the institute of quantity
surveyors of Kenya.
Terms of Service: Permanent
and Pensionable
Supply Chain Management
County Assistant Director of Supply Chain
Management
Job Group ‘P’
(1 Post)
An Officer at this level will deputize the County Head of Supply Chain Management in the County Public Service.
Duties and
Responsibilities:-
- Initiating and formulating Supply Chain
Management policies in liaison with the Head of Supplies Chain Management.
- Assisting in the preparation of the division’s
strategic plans
- Planning, organizing, administration and
control of Supply Chain Management units in the Ministry/Department.
- Analyzing the impact of Supply Chain
Management policies and regulations
- Ensuring correct interpretation and
implementation of Public procurement and disposal Act, 2005 and other
statutes, policies and regulations.
Requirements for Appointment:-
- Served in the grade of Principal Supply Chain
Management Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in either
public service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- A Master’s Degree in any of the following:
Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration,
Economics, Procurement and Supplies Management, Law or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
- Creativity, innovativeness and management
skills
- Attended three (3) months Senior Management
course
- Member of a professional body i.e. KISM or
CIPS
Terms of Service: Permanent
and Pensionable
Kakamega Tax Collection Agency
Chief Revenue Administrator
The Chief Revenue Administrator will
be responsible to the Board for strategic, effective and efficient management
of the Kakamega Tax Collection Agency.
Duties and
Responsibilities:-
- Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Board
- In charge of programs directly linked to the
attainment of the Agency’s strategic objective
- Responsible for implementation of overall
strategic and policy direction and leadership
- Overseeing placement and welfare of Agency
staff
- In charge of day-to-day running of the Agency
- Implementing policy direction of the Agency as
directed by the Board
- In charge of tax determination/assessment,
collection and enforcement under the Act
- Coming up with the innovative programs that
will grow the Revenue base for the County; and
- Any other duties assigned to him/her from time
to time.
Requirements for Appointment:-
- At least a Masters of Business Administration
Degree or its equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education).
- Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K)
or its equivalent
- Over ten years of working experience, five of
which must have been at senior managerial level
- National and International experience in a
relevant field will be desirable
- Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be
desirable
County Public Service Board
Vacancies: Pursuant
to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No. 17 of
2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably
qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:-
A. Statistician I
A. Statistician I
Job Group ‘P’
(1 Post)
An Officer at this level will be
responsible to the Chief Officer.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Duties will include:
- Computation of statistical data;
- Carrying out surveys;
- Preparation of bulletins and reports at County
level;
- Control and coordination of statistical
activities;
- Advising the Chief Officer on administration
of the Central Bureau of Statistics or project monitoring division at the
County level; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Served as senior Statistician I for at least
three (3) years;
- Demonstrated professional competence and
managerial capability coupled with appreciation of the County’s economic
development needs and strategies and production of statistical data;
- Attended a senior management course;
- Demonstrated high administrative capacity
coupled with broad experience in the production of statistical data;
- Attained qualifications in Statistics of at
least a Master of Arts (MA); OR
- Master of Science (MSC); OR
- Master of Philosophy (Mphil) level; OR
- Equivalent recognized qualifications.
Terms of Service: Contract
B. Statistician II
Job Group ‘K’
(2 Posts)
An Officer at this level will be responsible
to the Chief Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will include:
- Drawing up survey questionnaires;
- Setting up control procedures for receiving
returns and taking the necessary action;
- Collection, computerization and analysis of
data;
- Writing and submitting reports on specific
assignments; and
- Directing and supervising technical and other
supporting staff; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- A minimum of Upper Second Class Honors Degree
in Economics/Economics and Mathematics / Economics and Statistics from a
recognized university; OR
- A minimum of Upper Second Class Honors Degree
in Statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized
university/institution; OR
- A Post-graduate Bachelor of Philosophy Degree
in Economics from a university or equivalent institution recognized in
Kenya; OR
- A Post-graduate Diploma; OR
- Master’s Degree in Economics/Economics and
Mathematics/Economics and Statistics from a recognized university.
Terms of Service: Permanent
and Pensionable
C. Principal Economist I
Job Group ‘P’
(1 Post)
An Officer at this level will be
responsible to the Chief Officer, Department of Finance and Economic.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Economic Planning activities of the County;
- Production and compilation of statistical
data;
- Initiation of County economic planning policy;
- Collection and presentation of statistical
data in form of survey reports and bulletins;
- Performing the role of Head of Planning and
statistical division in the Department of Finance and Economic Planning;
and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Served at the level of Senior Economist I for
at least three (3) years in Public Service;
- Demonstrated professional competence and
managerial capability;
- Attained qualification in Economics or
Statistics of at least a Master’s Degree in Arts (MA) or Master of Science
(MSC) or Master of Philosophy (Mphil) level or equivalent qualifications
from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Attended senior management course lasting four
(4) weeks or more; and
- Satisfy requirements of chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Terms of Service: Contract
D. Economist II
Job Group ‘K’
(3 Posts)
An Officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Economist I.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing economic planning data;
- Economic analysis;
- Formulating and developing strategies,
identifying, preparing and evaluating development projects and programmes
and monitoring their implementation;
- Conducting feasibility studies;
- Determining project viability and setting
project priorities;
- Collecting, collating and analyzing data
relating to production and marketing of agricultural/industrial products;
- Computerization and analysis of data;
- Writing and submitting reports on specific
assignments;
- Controlling and supervising technical and
other supporting staff under his/her watch; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- A minimum of Upper Second Class Honors Degree
in Economics / Economics and Mathematics / Economics and Statistics from a
recognized university/institution; OR
- A minimum of Upper Second Class Honors Degree
in Economics/Economics and Mathematics / Economics and Statistics with a
bias towards Computer Science Operation Research, Survey Techniques and
Demographic Techniques from a recognized university/institution; OR
- A Post-graduate Bachelor of Philosophy Degree
in Economics from a university recognized in Kenya; OR
- A Post-graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in
Economics/Economics and Mathematics/Economics and Statistics; and
- Satisfy requirements of chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Terms of Service: Permanent
and Pensionable
Note: applicants
for the positions of Job Group ‘J’ and above are required to get clearance from
the following institutions to meet requirements of chapter six:
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Criminal Investigation Department
- Credit Reference Bureau
Copies of these clearances MUST be
attached to the applications.
How to Apply
All applicants should submit their
applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic
and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or
Passport, and any other supporting documents.
The positions applied for should be
indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Constituency of origin.
Applications should be submitted to:
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
Kakamega
P.O. Box 458-50100
Kakamega
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.
All applications should reach this office on or before 3rd March 2015.
County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer, all are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board