Uasin Gishu County Chief Officers, Sub County Administrators, Ward Administrators and County Public Service Board Secretary Jobs in Eldoret Kenya

Republic of Kenya

Uasin Gishu County
 

Vacancies

The office of His Excellency the Governor of Uasin Gishu County wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons for the following positions:
 

County Chief Officers 

(10 Posts)
 

In the following departments:

• Finance & Economic Planning
• Trade, Industrialization, Tourism & Wildlife
• Health Services
• Information, Communication & E-Government
• Education, Culture, Youth Affairs & Social Services
• Agriculture, Livestock Development & Fisheries
• Environment, Energy, Water & Natural Resources
• Lands, Housing & Planning
• Roads, Public Works & Transport
• Public Service Management

Requirements for appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and • Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten years in the specific area.

Duties and responsibilities:
 

The chief officer shall be the authorized officer in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective county executive member for:

• The administration of a county department
• Implementation of policies and development plans
• Development and implementation of strategic plans
• Formulate and implement effective programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals
• Promote national values and principles of governance and values and principles of public service

Terms and conditions:

• Salary scale: Ksh.120,270-180,660 p.m.
• House allowance: Ksh.56,000 p.m.
• Commuter allowance: Ksh.20,000 p.m.
• Terms of service: Contract

Sub-County Administrators 

(6 Posts) 

Job Group ‘Q’
 

Duties and responsibilities:
 

The sub-county administrator shall be responsible for the coordination, management and supervision of the general administrative functions in the sub-county unit, and will be answerable to the Chief Officer, Public Service and Administration.

Duties include:

• The development of policies and plans;
• Coordinating development activities to empower the community;
• The provision and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services;
• Exercise any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under section 86 of The County Government Act, 2012;
• Facilitation and coordination of citizen participation in the development of policies and delivery of services;
• Coordinating the management and supervision of general administrative functions;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Ensuring compliance with the National Value and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Performing any other functions that may be assigned from time-to-time.

Requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen,
• Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya,
• Have working experience of not less than 10 years,
• Have qualifications and experience in administration or management,
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution,
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya,
• Be computer literate.

Remuneration:

• Salary: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
• House allowance: Ksh.20,000 p.m.
• Other allowances: Ksh.14,000 p.m.
• Terms of service: Permanent

Ward Administrators

(30 Posts) 

Job Group ‘N’
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Ward Administrator will be responsible to the Sub-County administration for the following:

• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward unit;
• Implementing policies and plans;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure facilities of public service;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the implementation of policies and delivery of service.
• Exercising any functions and powers as may be delegated by the County Secretary.

Requirements for appointment:
 

For appointment a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen,
• Be a holder of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya with working experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Terms of Service:

• Permanent and pensionable
• Basic salary: Ksh.48,190 – 65,290 p.m.
• House allowance: Ksh.17,000 p.m.
• Commuter allowance: 8,000 p.m.
• Annual leave allowance p.m.
• Medical cover

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Secretary to the County Public Service Board
 

(1 Post)
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service;
• Appoint persons to hold or act in office of Public County offices including in the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments;
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part;
•  Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board;
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied with in the county public service;
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for Personnel emoluments in the county;
• Advise the county government on human resource management and development;
• Advise the county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance Management system in the county;
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission on behalf of the county Government on remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya. (A master’s degree will be an added advantage)
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
• Have knowledge and a working experience of not less than five years, two of which must have been in a leadership or top management position.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the organization and functions of national and county government.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Be capable to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision;
• Be a Certified Public Secretary and a member of ICPSK of good professional standing.

How to Apply:
 

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position you are applying for and addressed to:
 

The Chairman
Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 40 – 30100
Eldoret
 

To be received on or before 26th July, 2013.
 

Uasin Gishu County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.
 

Note:
 

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
 

Interested candidates should get clearance from the following and MUST submit copies of clearance certificates together with the application:

• Criminal Investigation Department (certificate of Good Conduct),
• Ethics and Anticorruption Commission,
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).