Turkana County Public Service Board invites applications
from competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:
REF: TUR/CPSB/007/2019/2020: COUNTY CHIEF OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘S’,
TWO
(2) POSTS.
Qualifications
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Be in possession of a first degree in a
relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be
an added advantage
- Have relevant knowledge and experience of not
less than seven (7) years in a Senior Management position in Public
Service or Private Sector
- Demonstrate understanding of Devolved
Governance
- Be a strategic and result oriented individual
and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and
- Have knowledge and experience in Programme
Based Budgeting, Planning and Financial analysis.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of County
development objectives and Kenya Vision 2030.
- Have Effective Communication skills
Responsibilities
Reporting to the respective County
Executive Committee Member, the Officer will be the Accounting and Authorized
Officer for the Department and will also be responsible for the following:
- General administration and coordination of the
respective County
- Development, implementation and review of
policies, Sector Plans and
- Overseeing management of Departmental
resources, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and
programmes
- Formulation and implementation of effective
programs aligned to County visions and sector goals
- Implementation and monitoring of the
Performance Management
- Organizing and coordinating consultative
forums with Stakeholders
- Promotion of National Values and Principles of
Good Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of
Kenya
- Ensure effective service delivery through
implementation of laid out policies and regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of Public
Procurement Regulations and Guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance
Management and controls
- Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource
Management in Public Sector
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
Terms of Service: Contract.
NOTE:
Salary, allowances and other benefits
are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons for
the position of the County Chief officer are
requested to make their applications online and send their CVs, copies of
certificates, testimonials, and identity card in a Zipped folder through the
Board email: secretarytcpsb@turkana.go.ke so
as to reach the undersigned on or before Monday,4th May,2020 by 5.00pm.(East African
Time).
For the positions
of MOH, all written applications, CVs, copies of certificates,
testimonials, and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope
clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed
to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.
OR delivered by hand at the reception
desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong’
road Opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway so as to reach the
undersigned on or before Monday,4th May,2020 by 5.00pm. (East African
Time).
Important information to all candidates;
- Applicants are advised to apply for only one
position
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead
to automatic disqualification
N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living
with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
