Kericho County Public Service Board
The Kericho County
Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent, self-driven, dynamic,
innovative and qualified persons to fill the following positions
pursuant to Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya and County
Government Act No.17 of 2012
Chief Officers
(10 Posts )
Departmental Areas:
- Finance and Economic Planning
- Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries
- Water, Energy, Forestry, Environment and Natural Resources
- Health Services
- Education, Youth Affairs, Culture and Social Services
- Lands, Housing and Physical Planning
- Public Works, Roads and Transport
- Public Service Management
- Trade, Industrialization, Cooperative Development ,Tourism and Wildlife
- Information, Communication and E-government
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
Committee member for:
- The administration of a county department as provided under Section 45 of the County Government Act.
- Oversee management of Finances, preparation and submission of the Budget estimates, Annual plans and Programs
- Formulation and implementation of policies and plans
- Development and implementation of strategic sector development plans, performance contracting and appraisal.
- Formulation and Implementation of County programs to conform with Vision 2030 goals.
- Promotion of national values and principles of governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Requirements for appointment;
For appointment, the applicant must:
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Hold a relevant first degree from a University recognized in Kenya ( A masters degree will be an added advantage)
- Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than 10 years in specific field.
- Proven ability in leadership and Management.
- Capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines to enable the County Government achieve her Vision.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Thorough understanding of the County.
Terms of Service: Contract
Remuneration:
Salary Scale: KShs. 120,270-180,660 p.m.
House Allowance KShs. 56,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance KShs. 20,000 p.m.
Sub-County Administrators:
Six (6 Posts)
Sub-counties:
- Kipkelion East iii) Ainamoi v) Belgut
- Kipkelion West iv) Soin/ Sigowet vi) Bureti
Duties and Responsibilities for Sub-County Administrators
The Sub-County
Administrators shall be responsible to the relevant Chief Officer for
coordination, management and supervision of general administrative
functions in the Sub-County.
Specific duties and responsibilities will be to:
- Develop policies and plans
- Ensure effective service delivery
- Coordinate developmental activities to empower the community
- Provide and maintain infrastructure and facilities of public services and the county public service
- Facilitate and coordinate citizen participation in development of policies, plans and delivery of service ;and
- Exercise any functions and powers delegated by County Public Service Board.
Requirements for appointment.
The applicant must:
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Hold a Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Have at least ten years working experience in Public service or private sector;
- Possess knowledge in administration and management;
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity;
- Have a good understanding of the county vision and development agenda.
N/B: Proven ability in leadership and management will be an added advantage.
Terms of service: Contract
Remuneration:
Salary scale KShs. 89,748-120,270 p.m.
House Allowance KShs. 20,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance KShs. 14,000 p.m.
Ward Administrators
(30 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities of Ward Administrators
The Ward
Administrator shall be responsible to relevant Sub-County Administrator
to coordinate, manage and supervise the general administrative functions
in the ward.
Specific duties and responsibilities will be to:
- Develop policies and plans
- Ensure effective service delivery
- Coordinate development activities to empower the community
- Provide and maintain infrastructure and facilities of public services and the county public service
- Facilitate and coordinate citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of service; and
- Exercise any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.
Requirements for appointment;
For appointment an applicant must:
- Be a Kenyan Citizen;
- Hold a Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Have at least five years working experience in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Possess knowledge in administration and management; and
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
Terms of service: Contract
Remuneration:
Salary scale KShs. 48,190-65,290 p.m.
House Allowance KShs. 17,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance KShs. 8,000 p.m.
How to apply:
Applicants should:
- Attach clearance certificates from:-
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
- CID (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Kericho County residents should indicate their respective Constituency and Ward.
- Submit their
applications attaching copies of National Identity Card / Passport,
Curriculum Vitae, Testimonials, Academic and Professional Certificates
clearly stating position applied for on top of the envelope and
addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Public Service Board
P. O. Box 1376-20200
Kericho
Important:
- All applications to reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before 3rd July, 2013.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NB: Kericho County is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.