1. Secretary to the County Public Service Board (1 Post)Article 235 of the constitution provides for staffing of the County Governments and pursuant to that provision the County Government Act 2012 section 58 establishes County Public Service Boards and section 59 articulates its functions as follows:
Duties and responsibilities
Secretary shall be the chief executive officer and head of secretariat and specific duties and responsibilities include:-
Being the accounting officer of the county public service board to oversee management of finances, preparation and submission of the board’s annual plans, programmes and estimates.
Execution of the decisions of the County Public Service Board.
Ensuring compliance of the policies established by the County Service Board by the users and all stakeholders.
Day to day administration and management of the affairs of the board including development and welfare of staff.
Ensuring staff compliance with public service values, principles and high levels of ethical standards.
Being a custodian of the board’s records.
Providing strategic leadership to facilitate effective delivery of board’s mandate as per its mission, vision and strategic plan.
Monitor, co-ordinate and ensure that the administrative and fiscal policies and activities of the board is in conformity to laws currently in force.
Give effect to and notify other persons of the decisions of the board.
Ensuring that all documents relating to any matter subject to consideration by a board and are timely submitted to the board.
Co-ordinate with Public Service Commission on matters to do with appeals and review on the decisions made by the board.
Determining procedure for facilitation of appeal and reviews of decisions of the county service board to the Public Service Commission.
Performing any other duties as assigned by the board or any other written law.Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Be in possession of a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya
Have a working experience of not less than five (5) years.
Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
Be a certified public secretary of good professional standing.
Possess excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
Have strong analytical, report writing and work planning skills.
Have strong team building skills.
Have the capacity to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the county government to achieve her vision.
NB: A master’s degree will be an added advantageDuration
The Secretary will hold the office for non-renewable term of six years subject to satisfactory performance on full time basis.
NB: – Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.
2. Ward Administrator-Kanyikela Ward (1 Post)
The County Public Service Board wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill the position of Ward Administrator from the ward above as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176 and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012 section 45.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Ward Administrator shall be responsible to the Sub-County Administrator for the following:
Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the Ward unit;
Developing policies and plans;
Coordinating development 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;
Exercising any functions and power delegated by the County Public Service Board.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be a holder of at least a Diploma with five (5) years’ experience in supervision
OR a Bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
Experience of not less than three (3) years;
Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management;
Proficiency in Computer applicationsTerms of Service: Permanent
NB: – Those who had applied earlier are allowed to re-apply.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted in plain sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and addressed to:
The County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 95-40300,
HOMABAY.
Important information to all Candidates
Applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Monday, 4th July, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from EACC,KRA, HELB, CRB and CID.
Homabay County Government is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and disabled are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are advised against any form of canvassing including giving out of bribes to influence their appointment.
