The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified, motivated and Pro-active individuals to fill up the under listed vacant positions of Chief Officers. Pursuant to section 45 of the County Governments Act (2012), the Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in a specific department and shall report to the respective County Executive Committee Member. The ten (10) posts will be as follows: – (Applicants should specify the portfolio for which they are applying depending on their area of specialization).
CHIEF OFFICERS – JOB GROUP
CPSB 02 (10 POSTS)
Job Ref: KCPSB/C.O/02/08/09/22 Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As prescribed by
the Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC)
- Finance
and Economic Planning
- Medical
Services, Public Health and Sanitation
- Agriculture,
Livestock, Veterinary and Fisheries
- Cooperative
Development, Trade,
Marketing, Tourism,
Industrialization and Enterprise Development
- Education
and Public Service
- Environment,
Water and Natural Resources
- Gender
and Youth
- Lands,
Physical Planning and Housing
- Transport
and Public Works
- Sports,
Culture and Social Services
Duties and Responsibilities
- Administration
of the County department;
- Development
and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
- Formulation
and implementation of effective programs aligned to county vision and
sector goals;
- Oversee
the implementation of county policies and regulations through alignment of
the various departments’ roles and responsibilities;
- Ensure
effective service delivery through implementation of laid out policies and
regulations;
- Ensuring
compliance with the national values and principles of good governance as
outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
- Performing
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;
Qualifications
- Be
a Kenyan citizen;
- Be
in possession of at LEAST a first relevant degree from a University
recognized in Kenya;
- Have
vast knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the
relevant field, three of which should be in a managerial position;
- Be
conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
- Demonstrate
thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030;
- Be
computer literate
- Have
excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Satisfies
the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
Added Advantages
- Possession
of Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Membership
of a professional body relevant to the position applied for and in good
standing;
- Be
a results oriented individual, able to work under pressure to meet strict
deadlines;
How to Apply
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 applications should
indicate the positions applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to:
The Secretary
County Public Service Board P O Box 260 – 10304
KUTUS
Hand delivered
applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters 4TH floor,
KUTUS (Office of County Public Service Board between 8.00
a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays). Online applications
should be sent to cpsb.kirinyaga@gmail.com
Applicants should seek clearance from and attach copies or
evidence of the CURRENT (valid
in 2022) documents listed below: –
- Kenya
Revenue Authority
- Ethics
and Anti-corruption Commission
- Criminal
Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications should reach
the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before Friday,
23rd September 2022.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original
identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance
and other relevant documents in support of their applications.
NOTE
Women and persons living
with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
Prospective candidates are
encouraged to visit our website: www.kirinyaga.go.ke for more details.
The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.