Kitui County Health and Sanitation County Chief Officer Job in Kenya

County Government of Kitui
 

Kitui County Public Service Board
 

County Chief Officer, Health and Sanitation

One (1) Post

Job Group ‘S’ 

(Re-advertisement)
 

Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 x 5,902 – 126,172 x 6,077 – 132,249 x 6,252 – 138,501 x6,427 – 144,928 x 7,132 – 152,060 x 13,640 – 165,700 x 14,960 –180,660 p.m.
 

Terms of Service: Contract
 

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of a Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have a Masters degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least ten(10) years relevant experience, five years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a top management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Possess knowledge of the organization and functions of Government;
• Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the Public Service;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of County Government/National goals, policies and developmental objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030;
• Have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity;
• Membership to a Professional Association/body will be an added advantage; and
• Proficiency in relevant Computer applications.

Core Competencies:
 

The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of County Chief Officer:

• Ability to portray and uphold a positive County image;
• Being visionary, result oriented and strategic thinker;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

A County Chief Officer will be in charge of administration in the respective portfolio.
 

He /She will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer responsible for:

• Providing strategic policy direction for improved service delivery;
• Developing and implementing an effective performance management system;
• Developing and implementing strategic plans;
• Ensuring efficient and effective use of Financial and Human Resources, management of information systems and regular financial reporting as required;
• Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the County Government, other County Government Ministries, the private sector and other stakeholders;
• Providing leadership in mainstreaming Information Communication Technology in the operations of the respective portfolio;
• Promoting values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of the respective portfolio;
• Ensuring the achievement of the goals and objectives of Kenya Vision 2030 and of other County and Inter-Governmental programs and projects.
• Performing any other functions as directed by the respective County Executive Committee Member.

How to Apply:
 

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the POSITION APPLIED FOR CLEARLY MARKED ON THE LEFT SIDE and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui

Important information to all Candidates

• Remuneration package for persons serving in the Public Service of County Governments is as  advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and is subject to review by the Commission from time to time.
• Allowances and benefits shall be as determined and advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
• Hand delivered applications can be dropped at the County Public Service Board offices located opposite KEFRI.
• Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Monday, 1st September 2014.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original National Identity Cards, Certificates and Testimonials.

NB: All candidates should meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and will be required to obtain clearance from relevant Agencies once shortlisted.