Uasin Gishu County Chief Officers, Sub County Administrators, Ward Administrators and County Public Service Board Secretary Jobs in Eldoret Kenya

Republic of Kenya

Uasin Gishu County

Vacancies

The office of His Excellency the Governor of Uasin Gishu County wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons for the following positions:

County Chief Officers (10 Posts)

In the following departments:

• Finance & Economic Planning
• Trade, Industrialization, Tourism & Wildlife
• Health Services
• Information, Communication & E-Government
• Education, Culture, Youth Affairs & Social Services
• Agriculture, Livestock Development & Fisheries
• Environment, Energy, Water & Natural Resources
• Lands, Housing & Planning
• Roads, Public Works & Transport
• Public Service Management

Requirements for appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten years in the specific area.

Duties and responsibilities

The chief officer shall be the authorized officer in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective county executive member for:

• The administration of a county department
• Implementation of policies and development plans
• Development and implementation of strategic plans
• Formulate and implement effective programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals
• Promote national values and principles of governance and values and principles of public service

Terms and conditions:

• Salary scale: Ksh.120,270-180,660 p.m.
• House allowance: Ksh.56,000 p.m.
• Commuter allowance: Ksh.20,000 p.m.
• Terms of service: Contract

Sub-County Administrators

(6 Posts)

Job Group Q

Duties and responsibilities:

The sub-county administrator shall be responsible for the coordination, management and supervision of the general administrative functions in the sub-county unit, and will be answerable to the Chief Officer, Public Service and Administration.

Duties include:

• The development of policies and plans
• Coordinating development activities to empower the community
• The provision and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services
• Exercise any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under section 86 of The County Government Act, 2012
• Facilitation and coordination of citizen participation in the development of policies and delivery of services
• Coordinating the management and supervision of general administrative functions
• Ensuring effective service delivery
• Ensuring compliance with the National Value and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Performing any other functions that may be assigned from time-to-time.

Requirements:

Be a Kenyan citizen

Be a holder of a bachelor's degree from a university recognized in Kenya,

Have working experience of not less than 10 years

Have qualifications and experience in administration or management

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya

Be computer literate.

Remuneration:

• Salary: Ksh.89,748 - Ksh.120,270 p.m.
• House allowance: Ksh.20,000 p.m.
• Other allowances: Ksh.14,000 p.m.
• Terms of service: Permanent

Ward Administrators

(30 Posts)

Job Group 'N'

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Ward Administrator will be responsible to the Sub-County administration for the following
• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward unit
• Implementing policies and plans
• Ensuring effective service delivery
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure facilities of public service
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the implementation of policies and delivery of service.
• Exercising any functions and powers as may be delegated by the County Secretary.

Requirements for appointment:

For appointment a candidate must:

Be a Kenyan citizen

Be a holder of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya with working experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management.

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Terms of Service: 

• Permanent and pensionable
• Basic salary: Ksh.48,190 - 65,290 p.m.
• House allowance: Ksh.17,000 p.m.
• Commuter allowance: 8,000 p.m.
• Annual leave allowance p.m.
• Medical cover

How to Apply:

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position you are applying for and addressed to:

The Chairman

Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board

P.O. Box 40 - 30100

Eldoret

To be received on or before 26th July, 2013.

Uasin Gishu County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.

Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Interested candidates should get clearance from the following and MUST submit copies of clearance certificates together with the application:

• Criminal Investigation Department (certificate of Good Conduct)
• Ethics and Anticorruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)