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DAILY POST: Massive Recruitment by the Government of Kenya

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4 years ago

January 21, 2019

Kenyan Digest

DAILY POST: Massive Recruitment by the Government of Kenya – Vihiga (217 Vacancies)

Jobs and Careers

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Tourism Officers (2 Posts)

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Prepare and provide the senior
management with team reports, statistics, forecasts and any other information.

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Analyse tourism programs and other
indicators and generate input to the higher decision-making group.

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Provide management support whenever
called upon be senior tourism officers.

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Promotion of domestic tourism.

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Support the section in identifying
potential projects and tourism activities in line with mission and objectives
of the departmental sector.

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Collection and effective
interpretation of data.

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Assess strategies and techniques for
product development and marketing.

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Monitor and assess tourism activities
and services to enhance continuous improvement and adherence to sound
principles and practices of sustainable tourism.

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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.

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Degree in tourism or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution or its equivalent;

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Strategic thinking, analysis and
decision making abilities.

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Planning and organizing skills.

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Be a good team player with exemplary
leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills;

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Certificate in Computer;

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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity

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1 year working experience in a
relevant field

The
Assistant Director Industry and Investment will be responsible to the Chief
Officer in-charge of Trade, Industry, Tourism and Entrepreneurship for
planning, directing, controlling and coordinating technical administrative activities
of Industry and Investment.

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Analyze investment reports to
facilitate the investment decision making process.

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Use financial models to project
future earnings and profit potential.

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Making decisions about financial and
investment opportunities on behalf of the department.

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Analyze market situations and
departmental decisions that may impact one another.

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Develop financial models, conduct
independent business valuations and update the department.

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Attend investor and departmental
meetings.

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Prepare quarterly investment reports
indicating performance statistics in liaison with the Chief Officer.

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Analyze the macro and micro economic
conditions and make recommendations to the department.

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Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Finance
option) or Bachelor of Economics or Entrepreneurship or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;

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Master of Business Administration
degree (Finance/Entrepreneurship option) from a recognized institution;

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Skills in Product knowledge, market
research, business intelligence, financial reporting, investment advice and
research planning;

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Good communication skills;

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Three (3) years and above working
experience as an Assistant Director;

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Must have attended a senior
management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;

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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Investment Officers (2 Posts)

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Maintain current knowledge about
financial products available for the department and its customers.

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Maintain reports about financial and
investment opportunities and programs.

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Develop reports on market situations
analysis and departmental decisions.

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Develop relationship with customers
and expand customer network in professional and social settings.

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Attend investor and departmental
meetings.

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Prepare quarterly investment reports
indicating performance statistics.

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Conduct customer presentations on
specific investment options.

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Collate the macro and micro economic
conditions and prepare a report.

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Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Finance
option) or Bachelor of Economics or Entrepreneurship or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;

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Skills in Product knowledge, market
research, business intelligence, financial reporting, investment advice and
research planning;

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Good communication skills;

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A year and above working experience
in a relevant field;

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Certificate in Computer

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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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To apply the principles and
procedures of modern medicine in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and
treating illness, disease and injury using specialized testing, diagnostic,
medical, surgical, physical and psychological techniques;

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Supervise the implementation of care
and treatment and plans by other medical personnel,

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Conduct medical education and
research activities in the clinical area

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Participates in the development of
clinical procedures for the department.

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Makes clinical decisions regarding
work processes based on established guidelines.

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Prioritizes and organizes work to
meet changing conditions and carry out any roles and responsibilities assigned
from time to time

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Must be a Kenyan citizen.

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Must have bachelor of medicine and
bachelor of surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution.

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Successfully completed one year
internship from a recognized institution.

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Must poses a valid practicing from
Medical Practitioners and dentist board.

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Certificate in computer application
skills from a recognized institution.

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Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Medical Officers (7 Posts)

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To apply the principles and
procedures of modern medicine in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and
treating illness, disease and injury;

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Supervise the implementation of care
and treatment plans by other medical personnel,

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Conduct medical education and
research activities in clinical area of work

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Participates in the development of
procedures for the department

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Makes decisions regarding work
processes based on established guidelines

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Prioritizes and organizes work to
meet changing conditions and any other roles and responsibilities that may be
assigned from time to time

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Must be a Kenyan citizen.

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Must have bachelor of medicine and
bachelor of surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized institution.

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Successfully completed one year
internship from a recognized institution.

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Must poses a valid practicing from
Medical Practitioners and dentist board.

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Certificate in computer application
skills from a recognized institution.

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Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

The
Deputy Director of Tourism will be responsible to the Chief Officer in-charge
of Trade, Industry, Tourism and Entrepreneurship for planning, directing,
controlling and coordinating technical administrative activities of Tourism.

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Co-ordinate the implementation of
tourism policies, strategies, programs and projects;

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Technical advisor on matters
pertaining to tourism;

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Co-ordinate the implementation and
review of county tourism policies and the county tourism strategies;

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Facilitation of the county’s
membership and participation in tourism related international organizations;

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Overall management in matters related
to marketing; planning and regulation of tourism in the county;

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Overall coordinator in relation to
niche tourism development in the county;

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Promotion of domestic tourism in the
county;

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Overall planning, direction,
supervision and performance management of all employees of the county
directorate of tourism;

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Oversee the use, maintenance and
inventory of equipment and facilities used in the directorate of tourism;

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Undertaking tourism research and
maintaining a depository of all data and information on tourism and tourism
industry players within Vihiga county;

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Maintain necessary linkages between
the directorate and other stakeholders;

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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.

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Must have a Bachelor’s degree in
Tourism from a recognized institution;

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A Master’s degree in Tourism or
equivalent from recognized institution

·
Must have served on Job Group ‘P’ and
above of its equivalent in tourism field;

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Must have four (4) years’ Relevant
working experience as Assistant Director for 3 years;

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Must have attended a senior
management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;

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Have good leadership and
communication skills;

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Have knowledge of Tourism and Wildlife
legislation;

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Demonstrate a high degree of
professional and technical competence;

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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Public Health Officer (15 Posts)

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To implement public health and
environmental laws and regulations through proper sanitation, vector and vermin
control, food and water safety, hygiene, solid and liquid waste management
including disposal of hazardous waste, drinking water, quality;

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Surveillance of environmental pollutants;
prevention and control of disease outbreaks and hygiene education.

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To support strengthening of community
health services

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Participates in the development of
procedures for the department

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Makes decisions regarding work
processes based on established guidelines

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Prioritizes and organizes work to
meet changing conditions

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Must be a Kenyan citizen.

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Must possess at least Diploma in
Environmental Health Sciences from KMTC or any other recognized health training
institution.

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At least a certificate in computer
applications.

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Must meet the requirements of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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Must possess a practicing license
from Public Health Officers and Technicians Council of Kenya

Public Health Officer (15 Posts)

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Surveillance of environmental
pollutants; prevention and control of disease outbreaks and hygiene education.

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To support strengthening of community
health services

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Participates in the development of
procedures for the department

·
Makes decisions regarding work
processes based on established guidelines

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Prioritizes and organizes work to
meet changing conditions

Registered Nurse (48 Posts)

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To supervise the implementation of
nursing care plans, and conduct nursing education activities in the ward.

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To supervise the preparation and
maintenance of patient clinical records, ensure maintenance of established
inventory standards for medicines solutions, supplies and equipment in the ward

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Prepares ward duty roster

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Supervises nursing interns and
students

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Must be a Kenyan citizen.

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Must have diploma from the Kenya
Medical Training College (KMTC) or other registered and recognize medical
training colleges in any of the following:

1.
Kenya registered Community Health
Nursing.

2.
Kenya registered nursing.

3.
Kenya registered midwifery.

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Must have registration certificate
from Nursing Council of Kenya.

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Must possess valid practicing license
from the Nursing Council of Kenya.

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Should have a certificate in computer
application skills form a recognized institution.

·
Must meet the requirement of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Clinical Officer (20 Posts)

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To apply advanced clinical procedures
for treating and preventing diseases, injuries, and other physical or mental
impairments.

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To carry out clinical and/or surgical
procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing procedures

·
Participates in the development of
clinical procedures for the department

·
Makes clinical decisions regarding
work processes based on established guidelines

·
Prioritizes and organizes clinical
work to meet changing conditions and any other roles and responsibilities
assigned from time to time

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Must be a Kenyan citizen.

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Must have at least diploma in
Clinical Medicine and Surgery from KMTC or other recognized training
institutions.

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Must have undergone internship
program.

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Must be registered by the Clinical
Officers’ Council of Kenya.

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Must possess a valid practicing
license from Clinical Officers’ Council of Kenya.

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Training in computer application
skills will be an added advantage.

·
Must meet the requirements of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Laboratory Tech (15 Posts)

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To conduct routine and complex hematological,
clinical chemistry, histological, serological tests

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To conduct laboratory procedures
involving manual or automated techniques

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Prioritizes and organizes work to
meet changing and multiple demands and any other roles and responsibilities
assigned from time to time

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Must be a Kenyan citizen.

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Must possess diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology/Sciences from a recognized institution.

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Must be registered with Kenya Medical
Laboratory technician and technology Board (KMLTTB).

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Must possess a valid practicing
license from KMLTTB.

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Must meet the requirements of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Community Oral Health Officer (3
Posts)

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Participate in all dental health
demonstrations;

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Do exhibitions and give lectures to
community and schools on dental health;

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Diagnose and treat common dental
conditions; and

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Reduce simple fractures of jaws and
extraction and any other duties assigned

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Must be a Kenyan citizen.

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Must possess at least Diploma in Community
Oral Health from KMTC or other recognized training institutions.

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At least certificate in computer
application skills.

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Must meet the requirements of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Nutrition Officer (5 Posts)

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Planning, formulating and managing
therapeutic diets

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Being resource person on nutrition in
the health team;

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Developing weaning foods with
families using community resources;

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Initiating projects in the community
which promote nutrition

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Supervising and guiding other staff
working under the officer and other duties assigned.

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Must be a Kenyan citizen.

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Holder of Kenya certificate of
secondary Education, or its equivalent.

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Have a Diploma in Community Nutrition
and Dietetics from Kenya Medical Training College or recognized institution.

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Other requirements as per Scheme of
Service for Community Nutritionists.

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Registered with Kenya Nutrition and
Dietetic institute (KNDI).

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At least certificate in computer
application skills.

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Must meet the requirements of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Physiotherapist (2 Posts)

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Treating and rehabilitating
patients/clients using physiotherapy interventions i.e electrotherapy,
manipulative therapy/technology, exercise therapy among clinical areas and
community.

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Carrying out physical disability
assessments for categorization, registration, and other support.

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Providing health promotion and
education to patients/clients on neuromusculoskeletal disorders and healthy
living to prevent communicable diseases.

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Inducting students on practical
training on occupational therapy services.

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Must be a Kenyan citizen.

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Must possess at least Diploma in
Physiotherapy from KMTC or other recognized training institutions.

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At least certificate in computer
application skills.

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Must meet the requirements of the
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Vihiga
County Public Service Board (CPSB) is a body corporate established under
Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012
outlines the functions of the CPSB among them being “appoint persons to hold or
act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of cities
and urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments”. Pursuant to
Constitutional and Legal provisions, Vihiga County Public Service Board invites
competent and qualified persons to be considered for the position of Deputy
County Secretary.

The
Deputy County Secretary will deputize the County Secretary in taking charge of
Public, Service, Administration and Coordination of County Affairs. He/ She
will be responsible to the County Secretary for:

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Receiving official County Government
correspondence.

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Ensuring efficient management of
resources and co-ordination of County Government resources;

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Liaison activities between the County
Secretary’s office and other departments.

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Coordinating and managing Logistics
for County forums.

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Arranging the business and

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Conveying decisions of the County
Executive Committee to the appropriate persons or authorities;

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Providing strategic policy direction
for improved service delivery;

·
Developing and implementing an
effective performance management system;

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Implementing County strategic plans;

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Maintaining effective collaboration
and partnerships with other organs of the County Government, the National
Government, the private sector and other stakeholders;

·
Promoting values and principles spelt
out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of
the County;

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Ensuring achievement of the goals and
objectives of Kenya Vision 2030 and of other County and Inter-Governmental
programs and projects;

·
Planning and coordination of meetings

·
Performing and other functions as
directed by the County Secretary.

Salary
Scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position will
be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Terms
of Service: A Deputy County Secretary will serve on contract basis.

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Be a Kenyan Citizen;

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Have vast knowledge and relevant work
experience not less than of ten (10) years, five years of which should have
been in a leadership position or at a management level in the Public Service or
Private Sector;

·
Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following Social Sciences: Public Administration, Business
Management/Management, Human Resource Management ,Strategic Management,
Finance, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

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Master’s degree in any of the
following Social Sciences: Public Administration, Business
Management/Administration, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management,
Finance, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

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Fulfilled all the requirements of
Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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Proven communication, proficiency in
computer applications and report writing skills;

·
Demonstrated thorough understanding
of Devolution, the County Development objectives/National Goals Policies and
Vision 2030;

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Have thorough knowledge of
structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the Public Service and
Administration;

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Demonstrated understanding and
commitment to the National, Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;

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Have demonstrable leadership and
management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic
people management; and

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Demonstrated high degree of professional
and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results; and

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Membership to a Professional
Association/ body will be an added advantage

Each
Chief Officer will be in charge of one of the following departments:

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Information, Communication &
Technology.

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Technical and Vocational Training.

·
Cooperatives

·
Environment

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Be a Kenyan citizen;

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Have a Bachelor’s degree from a
recognized institution in Kenya. Possession of a master’s degree in a relevant
field will be an added advantage

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Have vast knowledge and experience of
not less than 10 years in the relevant field, 5 of which should be in a
senior/managerial position in a large organization;

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Demonstrate thorough understanding of
County development objectives of vision 2030;

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Be a strategic thinker and
results-oriented;

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Have excellent communication,
organizational and interpersonal skills;

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Have capacity to work under pressure
to meet strict timelines;

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Have ability to work in a
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

·
Demonstrate understanding and
commitment to the National, Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and

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Be Computer literate.

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Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;

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The Chief Officer will be the
authorized officer and accounting officer in the specific department and shall
be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.

Terms
of Service: Contract

Salary:
As per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission

JOB
GROUP: R– 3 YEARS CONTRACT.

Terms
of Service: Contract

Salary:
As per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission

The
officer will be the head of County Legal services & report to the County
Secretary

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Be a Kenyan citizen;

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Bachelor’s Degree in Law degree or
its equivalent and related qualification from a recognized institution;

·
Possession of a Master’s in Law (LLM)
will be an added advantage.

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Must be/ have been admitted as an
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing license.

·
Have relevant knowledge and
experience of not less than five(5) years in the legal profession or in a
relevant or related field;

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Demonstrate professional competence,
managerial and administrative capability and initiative on the general
functions of the legal field; and

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Satisfy requirement of chapter 6
requirements of the constitution of Kenya.

Principal Legal Officer (3 Posts)

Terms
of Service: 3 years Contract

Salary:
As per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission

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Shall assist in drafting and
publication of legislative proposals for the County Government and its agencies
on legislative and other legal matters.

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Shall assist in negotiating,
grafting, vetting and interpreting local and international treaties for and on
behalf of the County Government and its agencies.

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Shall assist in representing the
County Government in court in all legal proceedings arising from County
legislation or any other legislation to which the County Government is party of
or has interest, other than criminal proceedings.

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Shall assist in handling public
interest in litigation and represent any member of the public in matters that
the Governor or the Director Legal Services deems to be public interest.

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Shall assist in conjunction with the
Director of Public Prosecutions; prosecute offences resulting from the County
legislations in any court (other than court martials).

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Shall assist in advising the County
Government on all matters relating to the Constitution, National legislation,
county legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection and
legal aid.

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Any other functions as delegated by
the Assistant Director Legal Services.

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Be a Kenyan citizen;

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Bachelor’s Degree in Law degree or
its equivalent and related qualification from a recognized institution;

·
Postgraduate diploma from Kenya
School of Law;

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Have a valid practicing license.

·
At least three years of relevant
professional experience and;

·
Satisfy requirement of chapter 6
requirements of the constitution of Kenya.

JOB
GROUP: R – 3 YEARS CONTRACT.

Terms
of Service: 3years Contract

Salary:
As per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Reporting
to the Chief Officer Public Service and Coordination Of County Affairs

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Organization, direction, control and
coordination of the functions of administration and public service in the
County.

·
Initiating development of the
appropriate County Departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks
for the implementation of the mandate of administration and public service.

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Ensuring operationalization of
service delivery in all the devolved units in the County, SubCounties and
Wards.

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Handling administrative matters,
human resource issues and manage inventories of the administrative tools,
equipment and other required assets related to the department.

·
Preparation of departmental plans and
budgets.

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Ensuring strict compliance with all
financial, budgetary and procurement procedures.

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Ensuring timely, efficient
communication and coordination of administration and public service
departmental affairs.

·
Interpreting and applying National
and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and
objectives.

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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.

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Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in
Public Administration or Business Administration or Social Sciences from a
University recognized in Kenya;

·
A Master’s degree in Public
Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or Development
Management from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;

·
Have at least ten (10) years relevant
working experience, five (50 of which must have been in a Senior Managerial
position in the Public Sector;

·
Must have done a Senior Management
Course lasting not less than one(1) month from a recognised institution in
Kenya;

·
Demonstrate a high degree of
professional and technical competence in work performance and results;

·
Must be computer literate.

Deputy Director Disaster Management

An
officer at this level will report to Chief Officer – Public Service,
Administration and

Coordination
of County Affairs

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Responding to disasters and
emergencies within the County;

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Designing Disaster Management Policy
which stresses on the paradigm shift to Disaster Risk

·
Reduction (DRR) Approach including
the Early Warning Systems (EWS) preparedness, prevention and mitigation;

·
Ensuring public-private partnership
and collaborations in all disasters matters;

·
Ensuring inter-agency coordination on
disaster management inclined program

·
Coordinating cross- cutting
departmental disaster issues;

·
Ensuring and facilitating food
security assessments within the County;

·
Conducting regular visits to NGOs, project
implementation sites and maintaining close coordination mechanisms;

·
Ensuring promotion of continuous
stakeholder consultations with relevant departments;

·
Maintaining superior work
coordination with local key partners to ensure the successful implementation of
the County Disaster Management Plan;

·
Maintaining register of all NGOs
operating in the county, with their precise sectors, affiliations and location
of their activities;

·
Embracing and ensuring adherence to
the Humanitarian Code of Conduct in Disaster

·
Response Programmes undertaken by all
NGOs/stakeholders working in the County;

·
Coordinating and management all
research work and matters concerning alcohol, drugs and substance abuse in the
County;

·
Facilitating customer satisfaction
surveys;

·
Presenting research proposal to
management for approval and adoption;

·
Monitoring new trends and
opportunities in the market and advise County; and;

·
Designing and implementing feedback
mechanisms for all County services.

·
Be a Kenyan Citizen;

·
Have vast knowledge and relevant work
experience of 8 years of in special programs of disaster management/ emergency
services, 3 years of which should be in a senior/managerial capacity in a busy
environment either in the Public Service or Private Sector;

·
Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;

·
Masters in Disaster Management /
Humanitarian Assistance/ Sustainable Development or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;

·
Attended a Senior Management Course
lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;

·
Fulfilled all the requirements of
Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;

·
Proven communication, proficiency in
computer applications and report writing skills;

·
Demonstrated thorough understanding
of County development objectives of vision 2030;

·
Have ability to work in a
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

·
Demonstrated understanding and
commitment to the National, Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and

·
Demonstrated high degree of
professional competence and management capability

An
officer at this level will report to Director Administration.

·
In charge of Civilian Security
Services in the County;

·
Carrying out supervision of in-house
and contracted security services

·
Liaising with external security
agencies for preventive action;

·
Assisting in investigations and
prosecutions:

·
Developing and implementing security
policies, regulations, rules, standards; norms, protocols and procedures;

·
Designing and implementing new
security measures;

·
Identifying and investigating
security breaches and issues;

·
Coordination maintenance of security
Surveillance, knowledge of CCTV Codes of Practice; security systems, and access
control;

·
Analyzing security operations to
identify risks or opportunities for improvement;

·
Liaising with other operational areas
in the County to ensure harmony and consistencies in security requirements;

·
Conducting physical examinations of
property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations;

·
Conducting security activities to
safeguard County assets, properties, employees, clients and guests;

·
Documenting security status /updates
and submitting confidential reports on security issues;

·
Maintaining regularly contacts with
state security agencies;

·
Maintaining records of acts of
unlawful interference or crime for possible prosecution or other reference;

·
Providing regular security briefs to
the County Management and staff;

·
Disposing of and accounting for lost
and found properties;

·
Maintaining crime and incidents
records and charts; and

·
Coordination security documents such
as passes and registers.

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Be a Kenyan Citizen;

·
Have vast knowledge and relevant work
experience of 8 years’ in the relevant field,3 years of which should have
served as a Senior Security Officer or in a comparable position either in the
Public Service or Private Sector;

·
Bachelor degree in Criminology
& Security Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.

·
Six (6) weeks approved security
course from the Kenya Police Service or the Armed Forces at the rank of
Inspector/Lieutenant and above;

·
Leadership/Management course lasting
not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;

·
Clean certificate of discharge and a
valid First Aid Certificate from a recognized institution; Physically, mentally
and medically fit;

·
Fulfilled all the requirements of
Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;

·
Proven communication and proficiency
in computer applications;

·
Demonstrate thorough understanding of
County development objectives of vision 2030;

·
Have ability to work in a
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

·
Demonstrate understanding and
commitment to the National, Values and Principles of

·
Governance as outlined in Articles 10
and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and

·
Demonstrated high degree of
professional competence and management capability.

·
An officer at this level will be
answerable to the Director, Human Resource Management & Development for the
following duties and rresponsibilities:

·
Preparation of Human Resource brief
for policy decision;

·
Developing and executing human
resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic
direction of the organization;

·
Coordinating staff capacity
development and performance management/ contracting;

·
Ensuring proper application and
interpretation of Human Resource Management policies, procedures system sand
regulations including pensions, salary administration labour laws and statutes
that impact on Human Resource;

·
Managing payroll and Human Resource
Management records and the compliment control;

·
Planning and budgeting for all Human
Resource activities and programmes;

·
Analyzing the staffing levels and
making proposal for succession planning;

·
Developing and implementing County
Human Resource Information System;

·
Focus on the formulation and
implementation of the County Human Resource Management policies, career
guidelines, procedures and processes;

·
Analyzing utilization of human
resources in the County and advising on proper deployment;

·
Interpreting and implementing Human
Resource Management regulations, rules and procedures;

·
Handling labour relations and
ensuring compliance with the Kenya Labour Laws and Practices;

·
Advising and coordinating and on
Human Resource Management activities/processes in the County including
recruitment and retention, promotion, placements/deployments, capacity
development of all staff, employee relations/staff welfare, discipline,
remuneration; and

·
Mentoring, counselling or coaching
team members, or resolving interpersonal conflicts among individuals or team
members.

·
Be a Kenyan Citizen;

·
Have vast knowledge and relevant work
experience of 8 years in Human resource management, 3 years of which at the
level of Principal Human Resource Management Officer JG “N” or in a relevant
and equivalent position either in the Public Service or Private Sector;

·
Master’s degree in Human Resource
Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

·
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource
Management or equivalent qualification, from a recognized institution;

·
Fulfilled all the requirements of
Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;

·
Proficiency in computer applications;

·
Possess good communication skills;

·
Possess a valid practicing license
and/or Membership from the Institute of Human Resource Management but CHRP is
an added advantage;

·
Leadership/Management Course lasting
not less than 4 weeks from a recognizedinstitution;

·
Demonstrated understanding and
commitment to the National, Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;

·
Have ability to work in a
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

·
Demonstrated high degree of
professional competence and management capability; and

·
Proven understanding of Labour Laws,
Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and other reference documents.

JOB
GROUP: N – 3 YEARS CONTRACT.

Reporting
to the Director Human Resource Management

·
To assist in collection, collation
and analysis of human resource data from departments and appropriate
recommendations thereof.

·
Analysing human resource management
issues emanating from departments and initiating appropriate action.

·
Monitoring implementation and impact
of human resource management policies, guidelines and procedures issued by the
Public Service Commission and other Government institutions from time to time
and recommending appropriate action where necessary.

·
Responsible to an assistant Director
of Human Resource Management for planning, coordination, organisation and
direction of human resource services in departments.

·
Analysing the staffing levels and
making proposals for succession planning, analysing utilization of human
resources in the departments and analysing proper deployment.

·
Analysing staff progression and
making proposals for career development and ensuring the correct interpretation
and implementation of human resource regulations including pensions, salaries,
labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource.

For
appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

·
Served as Senior Chief Human Resource
Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a
minimum of three (3) years;

·
Management Course lasting not less
than four (4) weeks.

·
Valid membership CHRPS will be an
added advantage

·
Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.

Senior Admin Officer (10 Posts)

·
Coordinating, managing and
supervising the general administrative functions in the ward unit;

·
Developing policies and plans;

·
Liaising with National Government
staff at the Ward level;

·
Ensuring effective service delivery;

·
Establishing, implementing and
monitoring performance management systems;

·
Coordinating developmental activities
to empower the community;

·
Providing and maintaining
infrastructure and facilities of public service;

·
Facilitating and coordinating citizen
participation in the development of policies and delivery of services;

·
Performing any other function delegated
by the supervisor;

·
Exercising any functions and powers
delegated by the CPSB;

For
appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

·
Be a Kenyan Citizen.

·
Have a working experience of not less
than 3 years in either public or the private sector.

·
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines: Public Administration; Business
Administration/Management, Community Development or any other social science
from a recognized institution.

·
Master’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines: Public Administration; Business
Administration/Management, Community Development or any other social science
from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

·
Have good experience in management
and conflict resolution;

·
Demonstrated high degree of professional
competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in work performance.

·
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Kenyan Constitution 2010.

Principal Information Officer

Vihiga
County Public Service Board (CPSB) is a body corporate established under
Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012
outlines the functions of the CPSB among them being “appoint persons to hold or
act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of cities
and urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments”. Pursuant to
Constitutional and Legal provisions, Vihiga County Public Service Board invites
competent and qualified person to be considered position of Head of Radio on
contractual basis.

An
officer at this level will be answerable to the Director, Communication and
Public Relations for the following duties and Responsibilities:

·
Research, plan and develop on air
content, ideas and concepts in line with the station strategy and values.

·
On air presentation/continuity and
acting on feedback from listeners.

·
Write broadcasting reports and
execute commercial logs.

·
Music research, identify and propose
music that should be incorporated into the station sound.

·
Carry out outside broadcasting/Road
shows and attend functions on behalf of the station.

·
Receiving briefs from clients/
marketers/ supervisor and executing accordingly.

·
Managing, scripting, recording, packaging
and production of station news/ features.

·
Creatively create and execute on air
gaming elements.

·
Conceptualize and execute online
campaigns for various projects.

·
Ensure all social media platforms are
updated regularly.

·
Appraise Director of Communication
& Public Relations on new trends in online tools, applications, channels,
design & strategy.

·
Liaise with digital sales officers to
create campaigns that can be commercialized

·
Monitor competition stations and
advise as appropriate.

·
Be a Kenyan Citizen;

·
Have vast knowledge and relevant work
experience of not less than eight (8) years in media industry.

·
Bachelor’s degree preferable in
Journalism and Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;

·
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (minus) with a minimum of C in Mathematics and
English or Kiswahili or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution;

·
Fulfilled all the requirements of
Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

·
Proven communication, proficiency in
computer applications and report writing skills;

·
Fluent in spoken and written English
and Swahili BUT Maragoli, Kinyore and Tiriki will be added advantage;

·
Be registered with Media Council of
Kenya;

·
Demonstrated understanding and
commitment to the National, Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;

·
Able to work long hours/odd hours
without supervision;

·
Must be social media savvy,
innovative and creative;

·
Demonstrate professional approach and
appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty;

·
Keep abreast of evolving trends
through continuing professional education in the area of digital platforms;

·
Understand Media Law and Ethics; and

·
Must have a rich voice with an ear
for radio.

Director of Water Services

JOB
GROUP R – 3 YEARS CONTRACT.

·
Coordinate and take responsibility of
all work related to water and sanitation within the county.

·
Coordinate different units of water
and sanitation section in the county.

·
Prepare report relating to the water
acts and sanitation sector in the county.

·
Prepare, Implement, Monitor and
Evaluate water programs in the county.

·
Implement water and sanitation policy
in the county.

·
Bachelor of Science in Civil,
Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized university.

·
Masters degree in relevant field is
an added advantage.

·
Registered with relevant and
recognized professional body.

·
Computer literate in relevant
computer aided design knowledge skills

Director Environmental Services

JOB
GROUP R – 3 YEARS CONTRACT.

Salary
scale as per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

·
Ensure the Environmental policies are
well implemented and any Environmental campaigns are effective.

·
Evaluating, Planning and implementing
environmental issues.

·
In charge of running environmental
issues that range from advocacy.

·
Monitor performance of staff on the
ground.

·
Liaise with the government, donors
and other organisations with similar interests.

·
Responsible for securing funding to
sustain environmental projects and activities.

·
In charge of mainstreaming
environmental matters

·
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental
Science, post graduate degree/master’s degree in Environmental science will be
an added advantage.

·
Should have experience working for an
environment oriented organisation.

·
Must satisfy chapter six of the
constitution of Kenya 2010 of integrity and leadership.

·
10 years experience working for an
environment oriented organization.

Assistant Structural Engineer

The
officer will work under the supervision and guidance of the County Structural
Engineer

·
Kenyan citizenship

·
Bachelor’s degree in Civil
Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a University
recognized in Kenya

·
At least one year relevant experience

·
Working knowledge of AutoCAD

·
Be registered as a graduate engineer
by the Engineer Board of Kenya (EBK)

·
Preparation of structural survey and
civil works drawings including detailing of steel and concrete structures
layouts and details of drainage schemes roads and paved areas

·
Production of bending schedules

·
In addition, the officer will work
under the guidance of a more experienced officer in preparation of scheme
drawings and details pertaining to the design of sewerage disposal systems,
paved areas and allied engineering structures

·
Taking off quantities for simple
projects

·
Carry out elementary survey and
leveling for civil engineering schemes.

·
Supervision of construction of civil
and structural works

Salary
scale as per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

·
Examining vouchers, cash books,
ledgers and confirming the accuracy of the transactions.

·
Auditing annual accounts.

·
Undertaking audit inspections of
cooperative societies.

·
Verifying statement of accounts and
reporting the findings to immediate supervisor.

·
Undertaking specific audit
assignments under the overall direction of a team leader

·
Be a Kenyan citizen

·
Degree in Commerce, Economics or
Business Administration from a recognized institution;

·
CPA part II or Certified Internal
Auditors (CIA) part III;

·
Must have excellent interpersonal
skills

·
Must be able to work under minimal
supervision

·
Proficiency in Computer applications
from a recognized institution (added advantage).

Fisheries Officer (2 Posts)

Salary
scale as per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

·
Receiving and compiling fisheries
related statistical data from field offices;

·
Analyzing fisheries data and
preparing reports;

·
Assisting in monitoring, control and
surveillance of the fisheries resources, undertaking fisheries extension
activities;

·
Maintaining of ponds at fish farms
and hatcheries;

·
Inspecting fish and fish handling
facilities at fish handling sites, Markets and farms; Assisting in the
promotion of fish Marketing and value addition.

·
Kenyan citizenship

·
Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries
Management, Aquatic sciences or equivalent from a recognized institution.

·
Must have excellent interpersonal
skills

·
Must be able to work under minimal
supervision

·
Proficiency in computer applications
from a recognized institution (added advantage).

·
Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6
of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity

·
Must have at least 1 year experience
in relevant field

·
Promotion of Cooperative societies

·
Heading Functional units at
Sub-County/Wards

·
Enforcing Co-operative Societies Act,
rules and by-laws;

·
Advising societies on proper conduct
of meetings;

·
Appraising the newly proposed
Cooperatives;

·
Offering extension services when need
arises:

·
Implementing co-operative development
policies

·
Be a Kenyan citizen

·
Degree in Co-operative Management,
Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce or Entrepreneurship from a
recognized institution.

·
At least One year experience

·
Must have excellent interpersonal
skills

·
Must be able to work under minimal
supervision

·
Proficiency in Computer applications
from a recognized institution (added advantage).

Senior Architectural Assistant

The
officer will work under the supervision and guidance of the County Architect

·
Kenyan citizenship

·
A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution

·
Must have a minimum of three (3)
years’ relevant experience

·
Must have excellent interpersonal
skills

·
Proficiency in computer applications

·
Must be able to work under minimum
supervision

·
Demonstrate understanding of and
commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the
Constitution.

·
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6
of the Constitution of Kenya

·
Must be a member of the Architectural
Association of Kenya (AAK)

·
Preparation of design, documentation
and supervision of building projects.

·
Interpretation of clients’
requirements

·
Performing post-contract
administration including inspection of works on site

·
Training and development of technical
staff under this position

Quantity Surveyor Assistant (2 Posts)

The
officer will work under the supervision and guidance of the County Quantity
Surveyor.

·
Kenyan citizenship

·
Diploma or a Technician Certificate
Part III in the field of Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant
qualifications from a recognized institution;

·
Registered as a licentiate member of
Institution of Quantity Surveyor of Kenya (IQSK)

·
Proficiency in computer application
skills from a recognized Institution.

·
At least one year relevant experience

·
Squaring dimensions and abstracting
for preparation of Bills of Quantities:

·
Preparation of specification

·
Preparation of payment certificates
and Final Accounts;

·
Compilation of tender and contract
documents.

Inspector Roads (3 Posts)

·
Kenyan citizenship

·
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education Mean Grade “C” with C- or above in both Mathematics and Physics,

·
A Diploma in Civil Engineering from a
recognized institution.

·
This is the entry and training Grade
for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under a Senior Officer.
Duties and responsibilities will include: –

·
Supervising and controlling of all
road works within the officer’s area of jurisdiction;

·
Assisting in the selection and
location of suitable materials for road works;

·
Preparing and maintaining master
rolls, pay sheets, stores ledgers, tools and plant ledgers, log sheets and tickets,
daily activity cards and any other records; and

·
Preparing work programmes in liaison
with the divisional officers

An
officer at this level will report to Chief Officer Transport and
Infrastructure.

·
Standardize procurement procedures
for transport and hired equipment

·
Generate revenue through leasing and
hiring of plant and equipment;

·
Schedule of drivers for the various
assignment.

·
Repair and maintain vehicles, plant
and equipment

·
Develop procedure manual for disposal
of motor vehicles

·
Monitor utilization, analyze and
generate fuel consumption reports for all vehicles of vehicles, plant and
equipment, in the County;.

·
Coordinate the department’s technical
consultancy services for motor vehicles and plant equipment with other public
and private sectors;

·
In charge of transport logistics and
coordinate all aspects of driver management.

·
Prepare income and expenditure
forecasts.

·
Review the vehicle movement logs on a
minimum monthly basis (including surprise checks) to ensure that the logs are
recorded in a real time, accurate and comprehensive manner and any deficiencies
addressed formally

·
Review manuals for hired plant and
equipment

·
Keep inventory of motor vehicles,
plant and equipment in counties;

·
Plan and organize the maintenance of
all county vehicles, ensuring that service and inspection intervals are adhered
to;

·
Organize highest standards and
regular inspections of County vehicles ;

·
Deal with all aspects of the county’s
obligations to the Ministry of Transport including vehicle annual tests, record
keeping and fleet inspections;

·
Manage and maintain a balanced team
to cover the workload and ensure that you have adequate breakdown cover at all
times outside the working day;

·
Ensures that Drivers’ Defect notices
are dealt with correctly and all completed defect notes are stored properly;

·
Advise the chief officer on vehicle
replacement and purchasing policies, displaying a sound knowledge of new
vehicle types and vehicle related products and;

·
Develop and implement standard
operational standards to maintain vehicles by advocating best practices in
industry.

·
Be a Kenyan Citizen;

·
Have vast knowledge and relevant work
experience of 8 years’ in the relevant field, 3 years of which should have
served as Fleet Management officer I or in a comparable position either in the
Public Service or Private Sector;

·
A bachelor’s degree social sciences
or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

·
Higher/ Advanced Diploma in
automotive / Fleet Management or related field will be added advantage;

·
Valid Class BCE Driving License;

·
Experience of fleet/logistics systems
a distinct advantage;

·
Ability to prioritize workload and
demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines;

·
Fulfilled all the requirements of
Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;

·
Leadership/ Management Course lasting
not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;

·
Proven communication and proficiency
in computer applications;

·
Demonstrate thorough understanding of
County development objectives of vision 2030;

·
Have ability to work in a
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

·
Demonstrate understanding and
commitment to the National, Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and

·
Demonstrated high degree of
professional competence and management capability.

·
Collection of data on housing to
update the County housing database and establish the levels of demand and supply;

·
Identification of land for housing
development;

·
Preparing project briefs;

·
Preparation of maintenance schedule
for County houses;

·
Disseminating information on
appropriate building technologies to stakeholders;

·
Planning and implementing housing and
human settlement projects;

·
Preparing low-cost house type plans
and construction manuals for the County Government.

·
A Kenyan citizen

·
A Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: Land Economics, Building Economics,
Building/Construction Management, Real Estate and Land Management or equivalent
qualification from a recognized University.

·
Preparing and monitoring the
implementation of county physical development plans;

·
Preparing action plans for specific
projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centres, industrial
estates and recreational facilities;

·
Providing advice to County government
and private agencies on development proposals and plans;

·
Implementing and providing feedback on
physical planning guidelines and standards;

·
Undertaking thematic regional studies
on matters relating to physical planning;

·
Managing physical planning data;

·
Setting agenda and convening physical
planning liaison committee meetings;

·
Keeping record of deliberations and
communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committees;

·
Providing advice on development
control;

·
Carrying out public education on
physical planning matters;

·
Preparing annual state of physical
planning reports on county and local physical development plans.

·
For appointment to this grade a
candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in either Urban & Regional
Planning or Urban Planning or Town Planning or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.

·
Diploma in GIS an added advantage.

·
To oversee data automation and
maintenance of the Geo-spatial database, including data standards and quality
assurance, to maintain the systems Hardware, Software, Telecommunications,
peripherals and all associated components,

·
Be able to carry out Web programming
and other user system customization, and maintain the County Web server,

·
To carry out GIS programming to
customize the system to user’s demands and maintain IT systems of the County
GIS LAB.

·
Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines; Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution.

This will
entail carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for
medium and high density topographical, general engineering, sub-divisional
schemes, medium area cadastral and photo control and boundary determination
surveys, use of modern surveying and mapping software and applications.

·
Must possess a Diploma or Higher
Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Land Surveying , Geomatics,
Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics,
Geo-spatial Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution.

JOB
GROUP P – 3 YEARS CONTRACT.

·
Served for a minimum period of ten
(10) years in the public service, three of which should have served as a principal
sports officer.

·
A bachelors degree in any of the
following disciplines: Sports management Studies, Economic and Statistics,
Creative Arts, and, International Relations, or any other relevant field from
university recognized in Kenya;

·
Masters degree in any of the
following disciplines, sports management studies, economic and statistics,
creative arts international relations or any other relevant filed from
university will be an added advantage

·
Attended a senior management course
in a recognized institution;a clear understanding of the National Development
Goals; the Kenya Vision 2030andthe role of sports in the achievement of same

·
Demonstrated leadership,
administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a
thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to
relate them to the sports function.

An
officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer for the
effective leadership and administration of the Department of culture

Specific
duties and responsibilities include:

·
Formulating, implementing and
reviewing sports policies, strategies and programs;

·
This position is responsible for
coordination, supervision and implementation of sporting activities, policies
and development programs regarding sports at the county level.

·
Overall coordination and management
of sports activities in the county.

·
Supervise full and part-time sports
officers, full responsibility for training, mentoring, and evaluating sports
officers in the County.

·
Enter into partnerships with both
private and other public organizations and individuals in developing sports
facilities and talent within the county.

·
Liaise with stakeholders such as
sports federations, clubs and teams in conducting clinics in sports standards.

·
Act as strategic and policy advisor
on sports matters to the chief officer in the department.

·
Work with other agencies, bodies,
government to improve the sports and other recreational facilities and enhance
the use of the facilities.

·
Collaborate with sports federations
to monitor doping in sports and participate in organizing sports championship.

·
Oversee the monitoring and evaluating
of sport programmes and projects in the county

·
Prepare quarterly and annual reports
detailing challenges and successes of the section

·
Establish and maintain standards of
dress, scholarship and conduct for team travel and training, and practice rules
for all County Sports.

·
Develop and manage departmental,
team, and special events sports budgets.

·
Preside over elections of sports
association and supervision of sports association in the county

·
Oversee development and maintenance
of sports grounds, stadia and recreational Facilities

JOB
GROUP N – PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

An
officer at this level will be responsible to the head of sports for the
effective leadership and administration of the Department of sports.

Specific
duties and responsibilities include:

·
Formulating, implementing and
reviewing sports policies, strategies and programmes;

·
This position is responsible for
coordination, supervision and implementation of sporting activities, policies
and development programmes regarding sports at the county level.

·
Overall coordination and management
of sports activities in the county.

·
Supervise full and part-time sports
officers, full responsibility for training, mentoring, and evaluating sports
officers in the County.

·
Liaise with stakeholders such as
sports federations, clubs and teams in conducting clinics in sports standards.

·
Act as strategic and policy advisor
on sports matters to the chief officer in the department.

·
Work with other agencies, bodies,
government to improve the sports and other recreational facilities and enhance
the use of the facilities.

·
Collaborate with sports federations to
monitor doping in sports and participate in organizing sports championship.

·
Oversee the monitoring and evaluating
of sport programmes and projects in the county

·
Prepare quarterly and annual reports
detailing challenges and successes of the section

·
Establish and maintain standards of
dress, scholarship and conduct for team travel and training, and practice rules
for all County Sports.

·
Develop and manage departmental,
team, and special events sports budgets.

·
Preside over elections of sports
association and supervision of sports association in the county

·
Oversee development and maintenance
of sports grounds, stadia and recreational facilities.

For
appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

·
Be a Kenyan citizen

·
Served as Chief Sport Officer in
public service or its equivalent;

·
A Bachelor’s degree Sports Management
OR its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;

·
Attended a Senior Management Course
in a recognized institution;

·
Proficiency in Computer

JOB
GROUP P – 3 YEARS CONTRACT.

·
Master’s degree in the related field,
travel, tourism or any other relevant field.

·
Served for a minimum period of
eighteen (18) years in the public service

·
Five or more years experience in
cultural arts or related program development;

·
Sound organizational skills with the
ability to set priorities, manage time, problem solve, and be detail oriented
with thorough follow-through;

·
Experience in the creation,
implementation, and management of event and departmental budgets;

·
Ability to build community through collaborations;
ability to outreach and network across cultural and ethnic groups;

An
officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer for the
effective leadership and administration of the Department of culture

·
Organizing, developing and delivering
a varied range of cultural activities or programs

·
Liaising and working with relevant
organizations or agencies including cultural site officials among others

·
Program development: enhance the
quality of current programs; develop/find new innovative arts and cultural
programming

·
Collaborative partnership
development: increase agency collaborations both internally and externally,
ability to recognize cultural opportunities and maximize their potential

·
Financial development and budgeting:
develop and manage budget; ongoing department and program financial analysis on
all cultural programs.

JOB
GROUP K – PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

·
Creating of awareness on the
opportunities available within the county and the National Government

·
Manage youth information center

·
Guiding the youth in the post
awareness activities such as;

·
Receive and track duly filled tenders
for youth through the set up structures

·
Assist youth during tender filling

·
Liaise with other offices on matters
related to youth

·
Sensitize youth on the available
tenders across departments together with the youth office

·
Keep records of the youth entities in
the county.

·
Profile all youth entities which have
won tenders and the value of the tenders won ward wise/sub county wise

·
Liaise with youth office to guide
youth viable projects

·
File reports quarterly and as need
arised

·
Be a Kenyan citizen

·
A degree holder preferably a social
science (a degree in business, economics, sociology, psychology, history etc)

·
Aged below 35 years

·
Senior management course lasting not
less than 4 weeks

·
Resident of the county

·
Be youth friendly

·
A diploma in procurement and or
experience in government procurement will be an added advantage

JOB
GROUP “R” – THREE (3) YEARS RENEWABLE CONTRACT

Salary
scale as per the SRC regulations

The
Director of Revenue will be the Head of Revenue and report to the Chief
Officer, Finance and Economic Planning.

An
officer at this level will be based at the County Headquarters and will be
responsible for the coordination of activities in the Revenue Section.

·
Day to day running of the County
Revenue Collection Section.

·
Implementing County policies and
regulations for revenue.

·
Developing and implementing plans to
operationalize County revenue to enhance efficient revenue collection and
growth.

·
Designing effective, efficient and
secure systems of collecting revenue.

·
Maintaining records of all the
revenue sources/centers, rates and revenues collected.

·
Setting up and projecting regular
revenue trends for planning and decision making in the county.

·
Planning, formulating strategies and
identifying sources of revenue.

·
Submitting regular reports to county
committees on matters of revenue collection.

·
Performing any other duties as may be
assigned.

·
Be a Kenyan citizen.

·
Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in
Commerce (Accounting or Finance option); Finance, Economics or Business
Administration/Management (Accounting or Finance) from a recognized institution.

·
A holder of a Master’s degree in the
relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

·
A member of Certified Public
Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) in good standing.

·
Conversant with IFMIS and other
revenue management accounting or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) packages.

·
Served as an Accountant in the public
or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years, five (5) of which
Must in a senior management position.

·
Attended a Strategic Leadership
Development programme.

·
Demonstrated a thorough understanding
of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align
them to the County’s mandate.

·
Be conversant with the provisions of
the Public Financial Management Act.

·
Must satisfy the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

·
Be a good team player with exemplary
leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills. .
.

·
Proficiency in Computer Application
Skills relevant to financial management from a recognized institution.

Director of Economic Planning

·
Be a citizen of Kenya;

·
Be in possession of a Bachelor’s
degree in Economics, or Economics and Statistics, or Economics and Mathematics,
Economics and Finance or its equivalent from a recognized institution in Kenya;

·
Be in possession of a relevant
Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

·
Possess a Strategic Leadership
Development certification lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized
institution.

·
Membership to a relevant professional
body shall be an added advantage;

·
Have at least twelve (12) years
relevant hands proven professional experience in Economic Planning, five years
of which should have been in a Senior leadership position or at a top
management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;

·
Be conversant with laws governing
public participation in decision making processes;

·
Be a good systems analyst;

·
Be proficient in computers;

·
Ability to analyse data for
interested stakeholders;

·
Be innovative and creative;

·
Articulate in figures and have clear
mind and interest in development issues; and

·
A good team player and trainer.

·
Demonstrated professional ability,
initiative and competence in organizing, directing and executing work at this
level.

·
Shall be answerable to the Chief
Officer, Finance and Economic Planning;

·
Prepare County Integrated Development
Plan among other economic planning tools in line with County Government ACT
2012,Public Finance Management ACT 2012,Vision 2030,Sustainable Development
Goals etc;

·
Analyse the annual county budget and
Action Plans;

·
Play advisory role to the county
government on economic development;

·
Design programmes and projects of
institutionalizing participatory planning up to the Village Councils;

·
Assemble and analyse data, be it
International, National, County, or from best practices to be used by
interested stakeholders;

·
Set planning benchmarks for the
various county dockets for purposes of effective service delivery;

·
Implement Huduma Services in the
county in consultation with national government;

·
Active team member in preparation of
County Budget and Policy Papers.

·
Providing economic/statistical
planning data;

·
Preparation and submission of
periodic reports on specific assignments in the sector;

·
Identification, design and
formulation of development projects and programmes in the County;

·
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
of development projects and programmes;

·
Coordinating feasibility studies and
surveys to determine projects viability;

·
Coordination of the Budget
preparation process for the County Government;

·
Economic Policy formulation, analysis
and reporting including the consolidation of the County Integrated Development
Plans, Annual Development plans and other planning documents;

·
Preparation, analysis and reporting
on MTEF and annual County Budgets;

·
In addition, the officer will be
responsible for the coordination and supervision of all the staffworking under
him/her.

·
Monitoring Budget implementation
process for the various County Government Sectors/

·
Spending Units; and

·
Any other relevant duty as may be
assigned by the relevant Chief Officer.

An
attractive remuneration package and benefits as set by SRC await a successful
candidate. This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of three (3)
years and is renewable once for further period of three (3) years based on
experience.

Director of Accounting Services

JOB
GROUP “R” – THREE (3) YEARS RENEWABLE CONTRACT

Salary
scale as per the SRC regulations

The
County Director Accounting Services will report to the Chief Officer, Finance
and Economic Planning.

An
officer at this level will be based at the County Headquarters and will be
responsible for the coordination of activities in the Accounting Services
section

·
Providing advisory services to the
departmental heads and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting
matters;

·
Interpreting and implementing
financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and
instructions.

·
Developing supplementary financial
regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls.

·
Maintaining appropriate and up to
date accounting records.

·
Preparing management financial
reports which include monthly expenditure returns, monthly bank
reconciliations, revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements, analysis of
deposits.

·
Submitting monthly check list
confirming compliance with the requirements for preparation and submission of
management and statutory reports to the chief officer.

·
Authorizing payments, signing
cheques, and identifying suitable cheque signatories and setting limits as
appropriate.

·
Monitoring implementation of
Accounting Standards and systems for compliance including Integrated financial
Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;

·
Following up on Audit matters
including compilation of Treasury memorandum in respect of all departments.

·
Following up on implementation of the
internal audit and external auditors’ recommendations.

·
Following up on implementation of the
Senate and County Assembly Public Accounts and Investment Committee
recommendations.

·
Preparing of Bi-annual accounts;

·
Consolidating cash flow projections
and expenditure returns submitted by departments;

·
Maintaining a check-list of returns
and reports received from departments to ensure compliance with the Law and
Treasury circulars.

·
Oversee and direct the activities of
the treasury cash office, document examination section, financial and
non-financial reporting unit, IFMIS payment unit, asset management and treasury
registry units.

·
Makes confident, fact-based,
decisions and acts on decisions with a sense of calculated risktaking.

·
Approaches problems from different
perspectives in order to suggest and implement solutions

·
Forecasts issues in advance in order
to prevent potential impacts; both internally and externally

·
Creates and manages budgets
effectively

·
Facilitates communication between
team members to ensure efforts are aligned

·
Takes accountability for delivering
on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and
development.

·
Ability to work with IFMIS

·
Served for cumulative ten (10) years
three (3) of which have been at the grade of Deputy Director Accounting, Job
Group ‘Q’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public
Service;

·
A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce
(Accounting or finance option)

·
A holder of a Master’s degree in any
of the following disciplines: Business Management/Administration, Finance,
Economics or Commerce from a recognized institution.

·
Registered with the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.

·
A certificate in Strategic Leadership
and Development Programme Course from a recognized institution;

·
Demonstrated professional competence
in the field of Accounting Services; and shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results;

·
Must satisfy the provisions of
chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Procurement Officer (3 Posts)

The
procurement assistants shall report to the County Director Supply Chain
Management and shall be responsible in implementing procurement processes in
the County Government.

·
Assistance with the preparation of
Request for Quotation, Initiations to Bid, Requests for Proposal and
co-ordination of their timely dispatch.

·
Assist the DSCM in maintaining
current up to date Procurement documents and Manuals

·
Routing, copying and circulation of
quotes, bids and proposal for evaluation;

·
Researching on pricing, obtaining
quotes locally on low value items;

·
Assist in coordination of the
selected bidder to ensure completion of administrative processes including Bid
Security, contract award notice and distribution of contract documents
accordingly.

·
Assist in management of the
administrative process throughout the duration of the preparation of all
documentation until the award of the contract.

·
Preparation of management information
and statistical reports;

·
Check and classify the precedence of
the requisition and process as priority setting of the goods/services needed.

·
Coordinate with departments and make
sure the right goods/ services are acquired.

·
Provide purchased goods/services to
the responsible receiving office and do all actions for completing the process.

·
Maintain appropriate records to
ensure that procurement process, decision, and contractual agreement are
accurately documented for accountability and audit purpose.

·
Perform other duties related to the
field as assigned by the DSCM.

·
Able to uphold and respect
procurement ethics and to conduct activities with integrity.

·
A team player who demonstrates
patience, flexibility and honesty.

·
Be willing and able to meet tight
deadlines and work long hours when required.

·
A self-starter, who is able to plan
and manage his/her own work, takes initiative and strives to meet deadlines.

·
Be able to work in a multicultural
environment.

·
Good understanding of the Public
Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and regulations thereof.

·
Familiar with IFMIS – E-procurement
system.

·
Be a Kenyan citizen

·
Degree in Procurement in
Procurement/Supply Chain Management

·
Proficiency in computer

·
Must have atleast one (1) experience
in relevant field

·
Registered by the relevant
professional body

The
accountants shall report to the County Director of Accounting Services and
shall be responsible for carrying out accounting services in the County
treasury and county departmental entities.

·
Controlling of expenditure
commitments in the Ministries/Departments;

·
Initial evaluation and scrutiny of
expenditure proposals and compilation of information required in the budgetary
processes;

·
Processing of Medium Term Expenditure
Framework and revised budget estimates;

·
Budgeting of donor financed projects,
reviewing of financial implementation of such projects, and monitoring
commitments on expenditures;

·
Reviewing Programme based budget
performance indicators and subsector reports and facilitate finalization of the
sub sector reports;

·
Preparation and maintenance of
monthly cashbooks, bank reconciliations, statutory returns reconciliation,
imprest registers, fixed asset register, salary and cash advance registers, and
voucher examination.

·
Coordinating the preparation of
sector budget proposals for departments

·
Planning, directing, coordinating,
supervising accounting operations in the area of deployment;

·
Preparing monthly and quarterly
revenue and expenditure reports and annual financial statements for audit
purposes;

·
Ensuring safe custody of government
assets and records

·
Ensuring timely and accurate
preparation of quality management reports

·
At least 3 years working Experience
in government accounting and working knowledge of IFMIS system

·
Able to work under minimum
supervision, meet set deadlines

·
Innovative, selfless, high level of
integrity and confidentiality in handling government records.

·
Must have good report writing skills
and be a team player.

·
Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following discipline: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and Passed CPA
III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examinations.

·
Must be a registered member of the
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

·
Must have at least a three (3) years’
experience in public or private sector

Budget Officers (2 Posts)

JG ‘K’
– PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE

The
Budget Officers shall report to the Director Budget and Expenditure and shall
be responsible in management of the county budgetary processes.

·
Control of expenditure commitments in
the Departments;

·
Initial evaluation and scrutiny of
expenditure proposals and compilation of information required in the budgetary
processes;

·
Processing of Medium Term Expenditure
Framework and revised estimates budget; and

·
Taking initial action for the
budgeting of donor financed projects, reviewing of financial implementation of
such projects, and monitoring commitments on expenditures.

·
Gathering, compiling and analyzing
information on commitment and expenditure trends and initiating appropriate
corrective action as may be required;

·
Compiling information required on
budget monitoring and expenditure control including expenditures on salaries
and allowances; and

·
Initial processing of reallocations
within the budget.

·
Must be a Kenyan citizen

·
Bachelor’s degree in Economics,
Finance, Accounting or statistics

·
Minimum of CPA Part I1

·
Expert knowledge in Microsoft excels
spread sheets.

·
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy
budget office.

·
Satisfy chapter six of the
constitution of Kenya, 2010

Internal Audit Assistant (2 Posts)

The
internal audit assistants shall report to the County Director of Internal Audit
and shall be responsible for carrying out various audit assignments as per the
laid down international auditing standards and report on the same.

·
Assist in the development,
maintenance, implementation and review of the internal audit work programmes,
audit plan and risk register and drive the development, deployment and
update/review of the charter, manual, relevant policies and other frameworks
for the Internal Audit Function.

·
Establish effective business
relationships within the County Government and assist management in the
understanding and application of and adherence to internal control, risk
management, compliance and governance principles.

·
Perform audits through the review of
physical and electronic records, evaluate the level of compliance with
established business control policies, processes, procedures, standards,
government laws and regulations in assigned functional areas/business units,
identify control weaknesses or process improvement opportunities and initiate
workable solutions.

·
Document and file work papers and
audit procedures performed. Track timely and effective corrective actions taken
following audit recommendations.

·
Maintain back up (physical and
electronic) of all internal audit materials for easy retrieval and reference
and monitor the document management process across the County Government
entities.

·
Monitor and drive compliance with
regulatory and statutory requirements across all business areas.

·
Conduct monthly review of bank
reconciliation statements for all existing bank accounts and monthly call
over/review of transactions focusing on appropriate posting of transactions and
ensuring compliance with statutory deductions.

·
Investigate and report all alleged
cases of fraud, waste, abuse and inefficiencies and make recommendations on
appropriate preventive or remedial actions.

·
Participate in board of surveys and
follow through to ensure that store and cash balances are reconciled to the
general ledger; conduct physical verification of property, plant and equipment
(PPE), and monitor the disposal of PPE as directed by the management.

·
Implement the internal audit
strategic initiatives relating to key responsibilities.

·
Carry out other responsibilities as
may be required by the Director Internal Audit, Audit Committee or Management.

·
Have excellent report writing skills

·
Have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills;

·
Have a practical knowledge of
computer systems, including internet navigation, CAATs and various Microsoft
office applications

·
Be a team player and strategic
thinker

·
Have sound leadership and management
skills

·
Be self-driven and able to work
within tight deadlines

·
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related numerate discipline

·
Minimum of CPA Part II.

·
Minimum of 2 years of experience in
the internal control/audit function of a similar organization.

·
Fulfil requirements of chapter six of
the constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Assistant Director of Livestock
Production

Salary
scale as per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission

·
Providing technical advice and
information in animal production, Livestock Marketing, Range Management,
Apiculture and ranching;

·
Guiding the preparation of technical
papers and reports for professional forums;

·
Promoting economic Livestock Farming;

·
Organizing extension activities which
include field days, Agricultural shows Field demonstrations, Farmer field
schools and farm visits.

·
Participating in collaborative research
activities;

·
Disseminating Livestock Production
technologies such as construction of Livestock housing and structures, Milk
production, Pasture and Fodder production and conservation, Farm Planning,
Gross Margin analysis, On-Farm feed formulation;

·
Implementing livestock production
programmes/projects in areas such as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep,
goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding programmes, fodder
production and conservation, value addition to livestock products, apiculture,
emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions

·
Capturing Maintaining and storing
livestock data

·
Be a Kenyan Citizen

·
Served in the grade of Principal
Livestock Production officer for a minimum period of three (3)years;

·
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Animal Science, Animal Production, Animal Husbandry,
Dairy Science and Technology, Farm Management, Range Management or Natural
Resource Management from a recognized institution;

·
Master’s Degree in relevant field
from recognized institution

·
Certificate in Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

·
Must have excellent interpersonal
skills;

·
Must be able to work under minimal
supervision;

·
Proficiency in Computer applications
from a recognized institution (added advantage)

·
Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6
of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity

Livestock Production Officer

JOB
GROUP K – PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE

Salary
scale as per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

·
Providing technical advice in animal
production, Livestock Marketing, Range Management, Apiculture and ranching;

·
Promoting economic Livestock Farming;

·
Participating in organizing extension
activities which include field days, Agricultural shows Field demonstrations,
Farmer field schools and farm visits.

·
Participating in collaborative
research activities;

·
Capturing Maintaining and storing
livestock data

·
Be a Kenyan Citizen

·
Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science,
Animal Production, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Animal
Production, Farm Management, Range Management or Natural Resource Management
from a recognized institution

·
Must have excellent interpersonal
skills

·
Must be able to work under minimal
supervision

·
Certificate in Computer applications
from a recognized institution (added advantage)

·
Must have at least 1year experience
in relevant field

·
Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6
of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity

Assistant Animal Health Officer III (2
Posts)

JOB
GROUP H – MEAT INSPECTOR/ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION/ DISEASE CONTROL

Salary
scale as per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

·
Participating in animal health field,
extension, demonstrations and agricultural shows;

·
Participating in sample collection
and dispatch;

·
Inspecting livestock stock routes;

·
Collecting data and writing technical
reports

·
Demonstrating and training on milking
techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying
and dusting.

·
Carrying out vaccination, closed
castration,
dehorning,eartagging,branding,deworming,disburding,docking,debecking and hoof
treaming.

·
Carrying out simple treatment of
animals;

·
Participating in disease such and
reporting;

·
Keeping records on animal breeding,
animal health, milk production, Deeping data.

·
Maintaining dairy units.

·
Kenyan citizenship

·
Diploma in Animal health,
Environmental Health, Animal Health and Production from a recognized
institution.

·
Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary
Board

·
Must have excellent interpersonal
skills

·
Must be able to work under minimal
supervision

·
Proficiency in Computer applications
from a recognized Institution (added advantage).

Interested
applicants should download the respective job application forms from the
county’s official website using this link vihiga.go.ke/career.html

Fill
and submit one hard copy for the best vacancy of interest in a sealed envelope
to the office of the Secretary/CEO of the County Public Service Board. Remember
to indicate the position applied on top of the envelope and drop it in the
Governor’s Building,Ground Floor Room 03.

Deadline
for the applications is 31st January,2019 by 5.00pm.

COUNTY
PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,

County
Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing, giving or
accepting bribes will lead to automatic disqualification and prosecution. Only
shortlisted

Candidates
will be notified.