Makueni County Public Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act 2012 whose mandate includes appointing persons to hold or act in the offices of County Public Service.
In order to strengthen the capacity of the Public Service, the Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions as per Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Sections 45, 50 and 51 of the County Governments Act 2012.
Department of Finance and Socio-Economic Planning
Pursuant to section 155 (5) of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 and Regulation No. 167 (1) of the Public Finance Management Regulations 2015; the Government of Makueni County is in the Process of establishing the county Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee forms a key element in the governance process by providing an independent expert assessment of the activities of the management, the quality of the risk management, financial reporting, financial management and internal audit to the executive management.
In this regard, the Government of Makueni County invites applications from suitable and qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
1. Chairperson - County Audit Committee One (1) Post
Terms of Service: 3 years Contract on part time basis
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen
Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he has been practicing.
Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution
Have at least 10 years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization they were working with.
Be a member, in good standing, of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK; ICPSK; IAK; APSEA; ACFE, LSK and any other relevant professional body.
Be an independent proactive leader with confidence and high integrity
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the Government of Makueni County
Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management.
Possess a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing
Possess excellent working knowledge of an audit committees functions and risk management framework.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and time available to develop and closely monitor the committee agenda
Not a holder of a political office.
Duties and responsibilities
Set the agenda for each meeting with the committee members
Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and audit affairs of the County Government and make appropriate recommendations to the County Executive Committee regarding internal control and audit matters; and
Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors
Arrange for a periodic review of the effectiveness of the audit committee alongside its mandate.
Demonstrate independence and impartiality in decision making which accord with the legal constitutional and policy requirement
Provide clarification to members on the audit committee’s responsibilities.
2. County Audit Committee Members Three (3) Posts
Terms of service: 3 years Contract on part time basis
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen
Be a member, in good standing, of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK; ICPSK; IAK; APSEA; ACFE, LSK or any other relevant professional body.
Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he
has been practicing.
Have at least 5 years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization they were working with.
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the Government of Makueni County
Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management.
Possess a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing.
Not a holder of a political office.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and audit affairs of the County Government Committee regarding internal control and audit matters; and
Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors.
Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
3. Veterinary Officers (2 Posts) – Job Group L
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer and his/her duties and responsibilities will entail:-
Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations:
Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes;
Treating sick animals;
Advising on good veterinary practices:
Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets:
Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare:
Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
For appointment to this grade a candidate must:-
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution.
Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board: and
Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
How to apply:
Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to;
The Secretary/CEO,
Makueni County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 49 - 90300,
Makueni.
Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute.
All the applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board, on or before Friday, 14th October, 2016.
NOTE:
All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following Institutions;-
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity cards, Certificates and Testimonials at the interview.
The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.
In order to strengthen the capacity of the Public Service, the Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions as per Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Sections 45, 50 and 51 of the County Governments Act 2012.
Department of Finance and Socio-Economic Planning
Pursuant to section 155 (5) of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 and Regulation No. 167 (1) of the Public Finance Management Regulations 2015; the Government of Makueni County is in the Process of establishing the county Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee forms a key element in the governance process by providing an independent expert assessment of the activities of the management, the quality of the risk management, financial reporting, financial management and internal audit to the executive management.
In this regard, the Government of Makueni County invites applications from suitable and qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
1. Chairperson - County Audit Committee One (1) Post
Terms of Service: 3 years Contract on part time basis
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen
Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he has been practicing.
Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution
Have at least 10 years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization they were working with.
Be a member, in good standing, of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK; ICPSK; IAK; APSEA; ACFE, LSK and any other relevant professional body.
Be an independent proactive leader with confidence and high integrity
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the Government of Makueni County
Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management.
Possess a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing
Possess excellent working knowledge of an audit committees functions and risk management framework.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and time available to develop and closely monitor the committee agenda
Not a holder of a political office.
Duties and responsibilities
Set the agenda for each meeting with the committee members
Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and audit affairs of the County Government and make appropriate recommendations to the County Executive Committee regarding internal control and audit matters; and
Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors
Arrange for a periodic review of the effectiveness of the audit committee alongside its mandate.
Demonstrate independence and impartiality in decision making which accord with the legal constitutional and policy requirement
Provide clarification to members on the audit committee’s responsibilities.
2. County Audit Committee Members Three (3) Posts
Terms of service: 3 years Contract on part time basis
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen
Be a member, in good standing, of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK; ICPSK; IAK; APSEA; ACFE, LSK or any other relevant professional body.
Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he
has been practicing.
Have at least 5 years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization they were working with.
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the Government of Makueni County
Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management.
Possess a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing.
Not a holder of a political office.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and audit affairs of the County Government Committee regarding internal control and audit matters; and
Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors.
Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
3. Veterinary Officers (2 Posts) – Job Group L
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer and his/her duties and responsibilities will entail:-
Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations:
Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes;
Treating sick animals;
Advising on good veterinary practices:
Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets:
Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare:
Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
For appointment to this grade a candidate must:-
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution.
Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board: and
Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
How to apply:
Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to;
The Secretary/CEO,
Makueni County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 49 - 90300,
Makueni.
Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute.
All the applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board, on or before Friday, 14th October, 2016.
NOTE:
All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following Institutions;-
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity cards, Certificates and Testimonials at the interview.
The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.
