Government Jobs in Kenya - Homabay

Republic of Kenya
 
Homabay County
 
Homabay County Public Service Board
 
1. Director of Human Resource Management
1 Post
Ref: HCPSB/HR/001
 
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Job Group: P
 
Basic Salary: Ksh 77,527 – 103,894
House Allowance: Ksh. 16,800 
Commuter: Ksh 12,000,
Leave: Ksh10,000


Job Summary: Director of Human Resource Management plans, coordinates, implements, supervises, monitor and evaluates Human Resource functions in the County Government.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Planning, Co-ordination, organization and direction of Human Resource Management services
  • Establishing and operationalizing the Human Resource Management Function
  • Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning
  • Optimum utilization and proper deployment of Human Resource in the County
  • Developing and implementing an effective performance management system
  • Advising on the establishment and management of Human Resource policies that guide operations of the County Government
  • Providing technical and coordination support in mainstreaming gender, youth, disabilities and HIV in the County Government Civil Service
  • Recommends staff advancement, promotion, upgrading and redesignation in accordance with the applicable schemes of service
  • To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen
  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences and or any other equivalent qualifications from a University recognized in Kenya
  • Hold Post Graduate Diploma in HRM, or Masters Degree in HRM
  • Have relevant knowledge and experience not less than fifteen (15) years of which seven (7) should be at management/leadership level preferably in the mainstream Civil Service.
  • Have undergone Senior Management Course.
  • Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or any relevant professional body with good standing
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and Integrity.
2. County Director of Water Services
1 Post 
Ref: HCPSB/WTR/001

Terms of Service: Permanent & pensionable
Job Group: R
 
Basic Salary: Ksh 109,089- 144,928
House Allowance: Ksh. 40,000
Commuter: Ksh 16,000,
Leave: Ksh10,000
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Formulation of County Water & Sanitation services policies
  • Facilitates linkages for policy harmonization between the two levels of Governments National & County
  • Coordination of all water and sanitation activities within the County
  • Facilitate implementation of the Department’s strategic plan in liaison with other key stakeholders in other key stakeholders in the water sector.
  • In the discharge of the above duties, the officer shall liaise closely with Ministry’s Chief Officer.
  • Overseeing implementation of projects and ensuring that set standards are met
  • Developing water service assessment and rehabilitation programmes
  • Monitoring and evaluating the Impact of Development activities, liaising with stakeholders, National, Regional and International Organization and Institution involved in Water Resource training and development programmes
  • Co-coordinating, interpretation of policies and implementation of strategies
Requirements
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen
  • Be in possession of first Degree in either Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Water Engineering from recognized University in Kenya
  • Have a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Course and Senior management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks
  • Fifteen (15) years of work experience of which at least ten (10) are in senior management position in the water sector
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and Integrity
  • Demonstrate professional computer knowledge in work performance and results
  • Must be a registered engineer by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB)
The Homa-bay County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacancies in the Ministry of Health.

3. County Health Services Director
1 Post
Ref: HCPSB/HE/014

Terms of Service: Permanent & pensionable
Job Group: R
 
Basic Salary: Ksh 109,089 - 144,928
House Allowance: Ksh. 40,000, 
Commuter: Ksh 16,000, 
Leave: Ksh10,000
and other related allowances relevant to the position and Department
 
Job Purpose / Job Summary: The job holder is a Custodian of the right to health as contained in the
Constitution of Kenya 2010, so that every resident of Homa Bay County has the right to the highest attainable standard of health. 

The Director is the principle advisor to the Chief Officer Health on the matters of legislative, policy and other measures to facilitate the progressive realization of the Right to Health. 

The County Director of Health will also articulate scientifically based health policy analysis and advice to the Chief Officer of Health on a full range of critical public health, medical and health system issues facing Homa-Bay County.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and management oversight for medical professionals in emergency preparedness and response activities.
  • Provides technical leadership to divisions reporting to her/him.
  • Advise the Chief Officer of Health regularly on critical and emerging issues.
  • Provide medical leadership to drive forward service transformation across the health care community in Homa-Bay County.
  • Create an environment in which excellence, research and development, public protection and patient safety can flourish to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
  • Identify critical areas in need of improvement within the County’s health system.
  • Work with wider civil society, private sector and international community to engage them in fostering improved health services.
  • Overseeing and working with staff to monitor and analyze health risks.
  • Ensure enforcement of public health regulations and Laws.
  • Promote the mission, vision and objectives of the Department of Health.
  • Coordinates continual evaluation and appraisal of current health programmes, identify priorities and recommend opportunities for upscaling and /or replication.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Officer of Health
Requirements
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen
  • Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
  • A holder of MBchB Degree from a recognised university
  • A Holder of Mmed or MPH
  • Have undergone Strategic Leadership Course and Senior Management Course
  • At least Fifteen (15) years of experience of which at least 10 are in Senior Management position in the health sector
4. Deputy County Director of Health Services In-Charge of Preventive and Promotive Health
1 Post
Ref: HCPSB/HE/016
 
Terms of Service: Permanent & pensionable
Job Group: Q
 
Basic Salary: Ksh 89,748 - 120,270
House Allowance: Ksh. 40,000, 
Commuter: Ksh 14,000, 
Leave: Ksh10,000
and other related allowances relevant to the position and Department
 
Job Purpose / Job Summary: Provides overall management and facilitates effective and efficient provision of preventive and promotive services. 

Also manages people and resources of the division in an effective and efficient manner.

Duties and responsibilities
  • Plan and coordinate preventive and promotive services.
  • Ensure that policy, standards and guidelines are disseminated and understood.
  • In coordinate with other section and division heads mobilizes resources through partners and stakeholder forums.
  • Promote staff career development, appraisal and motivation.
  • Coordinate disease outbreak response and other public health emergencies
  • Participate in county management team meetings.
  • Promote and maintains quality standards.
  • Promote intersectional collaboration.
  • Assist the director in managing relevant PPP.
  • Any other responsibilities as delegated by the county director.
Requirement
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen
  • Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
  • A holder of MBchB Degree from a recognised university
  • A Holder of Mmed or MPH
  • Have undergone Strategic Leadership Course and Senior Management Course
  • At least ten (10) years of experience of which at least seven (7) are in senior management position in the health sector
5. Deputy County Director of Health In-Charge of Curative and Rehabilitative Services
1 Post (HCPSB/HE/015)
Terms of Service: Permanent & pensionable
 
Job Group: Q
Basic Salary: Ksh 89,748- 120,270
House Allowance: Ksh. 40,000, 
Commuter: Ksh 14,000, 
Leave: Ksh10,000
 
and other related allowances relevant to the position and Department
 
Job Purpose / Job Summary: Provides overall management and facilitates effective and efficient provision of clinical services. 

Also, manages people and resources of the division in an effective and efficient manner.

Duties and responsibilities
  • Plans and coordinates clinical services.
  • Ensure that policy, standards and guidelines are disseminated and understood.
  • Oversees the implementation of health policy, standards and regulation guidelines.
  • Oversees quality improvement of patient care.
  • In collaboration with other sections and divisions, assist with the preparation and implementation of annual budgets, operating plans, and strategic initiatives.
  • Ensure implementation of risk management framework.
  • Participate as a member of county health team, county health training committee, health advisory committee and health procurement committee.
  • Promote staff career development, appraisal and motivation.
  • Promote intersectional and interdivisional collaboration.
  • Follows up procurement of goods and services within the division if necessary
  • Any other responsibilities as delegated by the County Director.
Requirements
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen
  • Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
  • A holder of MBchB Degree from a recognised university
  • A Holder of Mmed or MPH
  • Have undergone Strategic Leadership Course and Senior Management Course
  • At least ten (10) years of experience of which at least seven (7) are in senior management position in the health sector
6. Chief Executive Officer – Homabay County Referral and Teaching Hospital
1 Post
Ref: HCPSB/HE/017
 
Terms of Service: Permanent & pensionable
 
Job Group: Q
 
Basic Salary: Ksh 89,748 - 120,270
House Allowance: Ksh. 40,000,
Commuter: Ksh 14,000,
Leave: Ksh10,000
and other related allowances relevant to the position and Department
 
Job Purpose / Job Summary: To ensure Health Policies are translated, implemented and well coordinated. 

Direct developments and implement short- and long-range objectives, budgets and hospital operations. 

Represent the hospital in Government, public and other stakeholders meetings, and serves as Secretary to the Health Management Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and monitor the provision of specialized referral services
  • Ensure good corporate governance in the hospital
  • Ensure protection, development and maintenance of hospital facilities
  • Use of Information, Communication and Technology to enhance service delivery
  • Provide guidance in the development and implementation of a strategic plan which is linked to Vision 2030 and Health Sector goals
  • Provide guidance in the development of Annual Work Plans
  • Provide guidance in the development of departmental and individual staff work plans based on the hospital strategic plan
  • Ensure effective human resource management and development
  • Provide direction, guidance and counsel in ensuring achievement of Performance Contracts targets
  • Ensure quarterly performance appraisals by all staff are conducted and documented
  • Ensure effective financial management in accordance with Government financial and accounting procedures
  • Enhance sustainability of hospital operations through partnerships and collaboration with development partners and health/learning institutions
  • Ensures that employees are made aware of potential hazards in the work place and how to deal with them in a safe and efficient manner
  • Ensure implementation of affirmative action on gender, ethnicity and disability as per government policy
Requirements
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen
  • A holder of a Degree in Medicine, Health Sciences or any other relevant course from a recognised university
  • A holder of Masters Degree in Management
  • Strategic Leadership Course and Senior Management Course
  • At least seven (7) years of experience of which at least five (5) are in senior management position in the health sector
How to Apply
 
Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received before or on 15th October 2015 at 4.00p.m. 

All applications should be in a sealed and clearly marked as per Position and Ref No. applied for on the top left side of the envelope.

The Secretary,
Homa Bay County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 95 – 40300,
Homabay


Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the Newspapers and will be required to produce their original Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials and Clearances from KRA,CRB, EACC, HELB and CID at the time of the interview.