Pursuant to
the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012,
the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified
persons to fill the following vacant positions:
1. Head of Clinical
Services
Job Group ‘R’
The Head of
Clinical Services will be answerable to the County Director of Health Services.
He/She will
be responsible for implementation of policies and procedures for effective and
efficient management of clinical services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The specific duties will be to
oversee service delivery in the following areas
- Clinical
Services
- Nursing
Services
- Pharmaceutical
Services
- Laboratory
Services and Blood Safety
- Imaging and
Radiotherapy
- Referral
Services
- Reproductive
Health
- Physiotherapy
Services
- Occupational
Therapy Services
- Orthopedic
Technology Services
- Any other
duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan
citizen
- Have a
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree from a recognized University
- Have a
Masters Degree in a Medical field
- Be
registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Evidence of
having attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme or Management /
Administration Course lasting not less than 4 weeks.
- Have a
valid practicing license
- Have at
least five ( 5 ) years of working experience as a specialist
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Demonstrate
a good understanding of the county government’s mandate, health policies,
vision, mission, as well as vision 2030
- Demonstrate
understanding of and commitment to the national values and principles of Public
Service and Governance as espoused in the constitution of Kenya 2010 article 10
and 232
- Have
capacity to undertake multitasks within strict timelines
- Be
proficient in computer skills
Terms: Negotiable
2. Head Planning,
Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration
Job Group ‘Q’
The head of
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration will be answerable to the
Chief Officers.
He/She will
be responsible for implementation of policies and procedures for effective and
efficient
management of planning, monitoring, evaluation and administration in the
Ministry of Health Services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The specific duties will be to
oversee service delivery in the following areas
- Health
Administration and Transport
- Procurement
and Commodity supply management
- Management
of Health finances
- Health
Information Systems
- Health
planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Health
Human Resource Management
- Health
Research and Continuous Professional Development
- Health
Standards, Quality assurance and Regulations
- Health
Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
- Any other
duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan
citizen
- Have a
Bachelors Degree from a recognized University
- Have a
Masters in Health Systems Management or its equivalent
- Be
registered with a relevant regulatory body
- Evidence of
having attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme or Management /
Administration Course lasting not less than 4 weeks
- Have at
least ten (10) years of working experience, out of which three (3) years should
have been at a senior management level
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Demonstrate
a good understanding of the county government’s mandate, health policies,
vision, mission, as well as vision 2030
- Demonstrate
understanding of and commitment to the national values and principles of Public
Service and Governance as espoused in the constitution of Kenya 2010 article 10
and 232
- Have
capacity to undertake multitasks within strict timelines
- Be
proficient in computer skills
Terms: Negotiable
3. Senior Medical Officer
Job Group ‘N’
(5 Posts)
Will be
answerable to Medical Specialists in their respective departments or the
Medical Superintendent of a Level 4 Hospital
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure
daily ward rounds
- Ensure
twice weekly special clinics are done in respective departments
- Ensure
theatre operations are done in respective departments
- Day to day
running of the Clinical Departments
- Training
and supervision of MO Interns and CO Interns
- Conduct
departmental and Hospital Continuous Medical Education
- Conduct
morbidity and mortality meetings
- Be able to
take up administrative responsibilities
- Any other
duties that may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan
citizen
- Have a
Bachelor’s degree in MBchB from a recognized University
- Must be
registered with KMP&DB and have worked for a minimum of 3 years
post-internship
- Have a
valid annual retention certificate in the Register of Doctors, 2014
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Demonstrate
a good understanding of the county government’s mandate, health policies,
vision, mission, as well as vision 2030
- Demonstrate
understanding of and commitment to the national values and principles of Public
Service and Governance as espoused in the constitution of Kenya 2010 article 10
and 232
Terms: Permanent
4. Registered Clinical
Officer – Anaesthetist
(6 Posts)
Job Groups ‘J’,’ K’,’L’
Duties/Responsibilities
- Giving
Anesthesia to patients due for surgery
- Attending
to emergency patients in High Dependency Unit/ICU
- Attending
to Resuscitation of critical emergency patients
- Attending
to any other duties as may be assigned
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan
citizen
- Be a holder
of Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution
- Be a holder
of Higher National Diploma in Anaesthesia from KMTC or recognized institution
- Be
Registered with Clinical Officers’ Council
- Demonstrate
understanding of and commitment to the National Values and Principals of Public
Service and Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2030, Article
10 and 232
- At least
three (3) years working experience for those applying for cadres “K” and “L”
positions.
Terms: Permanent
5. Health Administrative
Officer II
Job Group ‘J’
(6 Posts)
The Health
Administrative officers will be answerable to the Medical Sub County
Coordinator or Medical Superintendent.
He/She will
be responsible for management of all Health Administrative functions in the Sub
County or Hospital
Duties and Responsibilities
The Specific duties will be to
oversee
- Procurement
- Provision
and maintenance of facilities
- Preparation
of budgets
- Welfare and
security of staff and patients
- General
upkeep of the hospitals
- Transport
management
- Management
of Development projects
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan
Citizen
- Should have
a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences from a recognized University
- Demonstrate
understanding of and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Public
Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2030, Article 10
and 232
Terms: Permanent
6. Orthopaedic Plaster
Technicians
Job Group ‘G’
(10 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Working in
Casualty and wards
- Applying
plaster to patients with fractures
- Applying
traction to patients in wards
- Should be
willing to work long hours
- Train
students and staff in handling fractures
Requirements
- Must have a
certificate in Orthopedic Plaster Technician
- Must have
been trained in KMTC or a recognized institution
- Possess
experience of at least one (1) year of working.
Terms: Permanent
7. Committee Members of
Kakamega / Mumias Towns
(8 Posts)
In
conformity with the Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011, Section 14 and 20 (2), the
County Government of Kakamega wishes to appoint a committee to manage the
affairs of Kakamega and
Mumias
towns.
Duties and Responsibilities will
include:
- Oversee the
affairs of the City or Municipality;
- Formulate
and implement an integrated development plan;
- Control
land use, land sub-division, land development and zoning by public and private
sectors for any purpose, including industry, /commerce, markets, shopping and
other employment centres, residential areas, recreational areas, parks,
entertainment, passenger transport, Agriculture, and freight and transit
stations within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the City or
Municipality as may be delegated by the County Government;
- Develop and
manage schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant
national and County agencies.
- Maintain a
comprehensive database and information system of the Administration and provide
public access thereto upon payment of a nominal fee to be determined by the
board;
- Implement
applicable National and County Legislation;
- Enter into
such contracts, partnerships or joint ventures as it may consider necessary for
the discharge of its functions under this Act or other written law;
- Prepare its
budget for approval by the County Executive Committee and administer the budget
as approved;
- Establish,
implement and monitor Performance Management Systems;
- Facilitate
and regulate Public Transport ;and
- Perform
such other functions as may be delegated to it by the County Government or as
may be provided for by any written law.
Requirements
- Be a
Citizen of Kenya
- Attained
Mean grade of C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) or its
equivalent;
- A degree
from a University recognized in Kenya or its equivalent will be an added
advantage;
- Ordinarily
resides or has permanent dwelling in the respective towns;
- Carries on
business in the respective towns; or
- Has lived
in the respective towns for at least five years;
Note: Persons with disability, youth,
Marginalized groups and Women who meet the above requirements are encouraged to
apply.
When
applying please specify to which committee you are applying, that is Kakamega
or Mumias Towns.
8. Senior Personal
Secretary
Job Group ‘L’
(2 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
An Officer
at this level will be deployed in a Section Head’s office and may be required
to work for more than one Officer.
Duties and responsibilities at this
level will entail:
- Recording
dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form;
- Typing from
drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines;
- Processing
data;
- Operating
office equipment;
- Attending
to visitors/clients
- Handling
telephone calls and appointments;
- Ensuring
security of office records, equipment and documents including classified
materials;
- Preparing
responses to simple routine correspondence; and
- Undertaking
any other secretarial duties that may be assigned.
- guiding and
supervising junior staff.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:
1) Served
in the grade of Personal Secretary I or any other relevant and comparable
position in the Public Service / Private Sector for a minimum period of
three(3) years;
2) A
Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Studies or a Bachelor of Business and office
Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
OR
Have the following qualifications
from the Kenya National Examinations Council:-
- Shorthand III (110 w p m)
- Typewriting III (minimum 50 w p
m)/Computerized Document Processing III
- Business English III/Communications
II
- Secretarial Duties II
- Commerce II
- Office Management III/Office
Administration and Management
3) A
Diploma/Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National
Examination Council (KNEC) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution; and
4) A
Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access and
Internet) from a recognized Institution.
5) Shown
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Terms of Service: Permanent
9. Secretarial Assistant
II
Job Group ‘G’
(1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and
responsibilities at this level will entail: typing from manuscripts; processing
data; operating office equipment; ensuring security of office equipment,
documents and records; attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls
and appointments; and undertaking other secretarial duties that may be
assigned.
The Officer
may be required to work for more than one officer or may be deployed in a
typing pool.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:-
1. Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (Minus) with at least C
(Plain) in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
2. The following qualifications from
the Kenya National Examinations Council:-
- Typewriting II (minimum 40 w p m)/
Computerized Document Processing II
- Business English I/Communications I
- Office Practice I
- Commerce I and
3. A
Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms- Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access
and Internet) from a recognized Institution.
Terms of
Service: Permanent
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1. County Attorney
Job Group ‘R’
(1 Post)
The County
Attorney will report to the County Secretary and will be responsible for the
management and coordination of legal matters in the County Legal Department.
Duties will include:
- Providing
legal advice to the County Government;
- Interpreting
relevant legislation and their implication to the County government;
- Providing
legal guidance and facilitating the necessary gazzettement;
- Providing
legislative support to the County Secretary including preparation of briefs on
legislation and amendments where appropriate;
- Drafting
contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the County
Government and its collaborators;
- Enforcing
contracts and leases;
- Articulating
the county position in meetings, seminars, negotiations and conventions;
- Ensuring
accountability and prudent management of resources and assets;
- Ensuring
compliance with principles and values of governance, human rights transparency,
accountability, ethics and integrity within the County;
- Ensuring
implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of
the legal function;
- Perform any
other duties that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Masters of
Laws degree from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor of
Laws degree from a recognized institution;
- Diploma in
Legal Education from Kenya School of Law;
- Possess a
current practicing certificate and MUST be a member of the Law Society of
Kenya;
- Practised
in the public or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years;
- Evidence of
having attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized institution;
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
- Possess
leadership qualities, interpersonal and effective communication skills and
- Certificate
in Computer Application Skills.
Terms of Service: Contract
2. Medical Officer of Health
Job Group ‘M’
10 Posts
Will be
answerable to the Senior Medical Officers in their respective departments or
the Medical Superintendent of a Level 4 Hospital
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure
daily ward rounds
- Ensure
twice weekly special clinics are done in respective departments
- Theatre
operations are done in respective departments
- Day to day
running of the Clinical Departments
- Training
and supervision of MO Interns and CO Interns
- Conduct
departmental and Hospital Continuous Medical Education
- Conduct
morbidity and mortality meetings
- Any other
duties that may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan
citizen
- Have a
Bachelor’s degree in MBchB from a recognized University
- Must be
registered with KMP&DB and have worked for a minimum of 1 year
- Have a
valid annual retention certificate in the Register of Doctors, 2014
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Demonstrate
a good understanding of the county government’s mandate, health policies,
vision, mission, as well as vision 2030
- Demonstrate
understanding of and commitment to the national values and principles of Public
Service Governance as espoused in the constitution of Kenya 2010 article 10 and
232
- Be a team
player
Terms: Permanent
3. Head of Records Management
Officer
Job Group ‘P’
1 Post
The Head of
Records Management will report to the Chief Officer Public Service and
Administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will include:
- Ensure
efficient management of registries and records in the County.
- Initiate
development and implementation of records management policies and procedures.
- Ensure
proper movement of files, documents and other records in accordance with
Government regulations.
- Ensure
proper, secure and computerized storage of files for ease of retrieval.
- Responsible
for supervision, guidance and development of staff working under him/her
- Perform any
other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan
citizen,
- Served in a
relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of 5 years,
- In
possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences and Library/Record
Management from an institution recognized in Kenya
- Demonstrate
outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the
management of records.
- Possession
of a relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Terms of Service: Permanent
4. Transport Officer
Job Group ‘K’
1 Post
An officer
at this level will be deployed at the County Headquarters to take charge of all
vehicles at the County, coordinate transport and be in charge of officers in
transport department.
Duties will include:
- Transport
coordination.
- Supervising
officers in transport department, arranging and ensuring training, retraining
and re-certification of drivers and registration of vehicles.
- Ensuring
regular maintenance of vehicles.
- Ensuring
the vehicles have the requisite documents for operation.
- Ensuring
efficient use and accurate accounting for all vehicles and expenditure made by
transport section.
- Advising on
procurement specifications of vehicles and training needs for drivers.
- Preparing
regular and comprehensive reports for the section.
- Perform any
other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
- Be a Kenyan
citizen.
- Bachelor’s
Degree in any Social Science or Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution with at least three (3) years experience OR Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent with at least five (5) years relevant
experience.
- Proficiency
in Computer Application from a recognized institution.
- Shown merit
and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Knowledge
of vehicle mechanics will be an added advantage.
Terms of Service: Permanent
Note: For
candidates to meet requirements of chapter six, all applicants are required to
ge t clearance from the following:
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission
- Criminal Investigation Department
Copies of
these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.
Copies of
receipts of application for clearance are not acceptable.
How to Apply:
All
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
positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega
County residents will be required to indicate their constituency of origin.
Applications
should be submitted to:
Chief
Executive Officer/Secretary
County
Public Service Board
P O Box 458
-50100
Kakamega
NB:
- Hand
delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s
Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor;
- All
applications should reach this office on or before 21st July, 2014;
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
- The County
Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer,
values inclusion and seeks to have diverse workforce; and
- Please note
that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
