The County Government invites qualified and experienced individuals to apply for key leadership and governance roles within the County Public Service Board (CPSB). These positions offer an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the County’s human resource management, promoting public service excellence, and ensuring that the County Government delivers services effectively and efficiently.
The County Public Service Board is a constitutional body established under Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and operationalized through the County Governments Act, 2012. It is tasked with the responsibility of establishing and abolishing offices in the county public service, appointing persons to hold or act in those offices, and exercising disciplinary control over such persons.
These advertised roles are all on a six-year contract basis, with specific terms indicated per position. They are high-profile roles requiring professionalism, integrity, and a demonstrated capacity for leadership in public administration.
Below are the details of each available position:
Chairperson – County Public Service Board
Terms: Six (6) years, non-renewable contract
Number of Positions: One (1)
Closing Date: 27th August 2025
Job Summary:
The Chairperson of the County Public Service Board will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Board’s functions, ensuring compliance with constitutional and statutory mandates. This role requires an individual with strong governance experience, in-depth understanding of human resource management in the public sector, and the capacity to ensure the County Public Service operates transparently, effectively, and in the best interest of the public.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership in the management of the County Public Service Board’s operations and mandate.
- Chair Board meetings, ensuring decisions are well-informed, legally sound, and aligned with County objectives.
- Lead in the formulation and implementation of policies related to County human resource management and development.
- Ensure adherence to principles of public service values and ethics as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
- Oversee recruitment, appointments, promotions, and disciplinary processes for County public service staff.
- Facilitate the establishment and abolishment of offices within the County Public Service, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Foster partnerships with national institutions, professional bodies, and other County governments to enhance service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with relevant labour laws, employment standards, and county policies.
- Represent the Board in official functions, intergovernmental forums, and public engagements.
- Provide periodic reports to the Governor and County Assembly on the Board’s activities and performance.
Secretary – County Public Service Board
Terms: Six (6) years contract
Number of Positions: One (1)
Closing Date: 27th August 2025
Job Summary:
The Secretary to the County Public Service Board serves as the Chief Executive Officer and the accounting officer of the Board. The position is responsible for implementing Board resolutions, overseeing the day-to-day management of Board affairs, and ensuring operational efficiency in delivering on the CPSB’s mandate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the County Public Service Board.
- Provide technical and administrative support to the Board in policy formulation, planning, and execution.
- Ensure timely implementation of Board decisions, directives, and strategic plans.
- Manage the daily operations of the Board’s Secretariat, including human resources, finance, and administration.
- Coordinate recruitment processes, staff promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions in line with the Board’s policies.
- Maintain accurate and updated personnel records for the County Public Service.
- Prepare and submit annual work plans, budgets, and performance reports to the Board.
- Oversee the preparation of agendas, minutes, and documentation for Board meetings.
- Ensure compliance with public service regulations, labour laws, and ethical standards.
- Serve as the liaison between the Board, County Government departments, and other stakeholders.
Member – County Public Service Board
Terms: Six (6) years, non-renewable contract
Number of Positions: Five (5)
Closing Date: 27th August 2025
Job Summary:
Members of the County Public Service Board work collectively with the Chairperson and Secretary to fulfil the Board’s constitutional and statutory responsibilities. This role requires sound judgment, impartiality, and a commitment to upholding public service values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in Board meetings and decision-making processes on matters related to County public service management.
- Contribute to the formulation, implementation, and review of policies for County human resource development.
- Oversee and participate in the recruitment, appointment, promotion, and disciplinary control of County public service employees.
- Ensure fair, transparent, and merit-based hiring practices in accordance with the Constitution and applicable laws.
- Participate in evaluating the performance of County public service staff and recommending training and development interventions.
- Contribute to the Board’s strategic planning and performance monitoring.
- Promote adherence to public service values, ethics, and principles of good governance.
- Engage with stakeholders, including County departments, to resolve staffing challenges and improve service delivery.
- Provide input into the preparation of annual reports, budgets, and strategic documents.
General Overview of the County Public Service Board’s Role
The County Public Service Board plays a central role in ensuring that the County Government attracts, develops, and retains competent personnel to deliver services effectively. It also ensures that human resource policies promote fairness, accountability, and efficiency. The Board is an independent body, meaning that while it works closely with the County Executive, it makes decisions autonomously in line with the law.
Its functions include:
- Establishing and abolishing offices in the County Public Service.
- Appointing persons to hold or act in County public offices and confirming appointments.
- Exercising disciplinary control over County public service officers.
- Promoting values and principles of public service.
- Ensuring compliance with national human resource policies and standards.
- Facilitating capacity building and staff development.
Importance of These Positions
These positions are critical for strengthening County governance and enhancing the professionalism of the public service. The leadership and decisions made by the Board directly impact service delivery, financial efficiency, and public trust.
The Chairperson will provide visionary leadership and overall policy direction. The Secretary will manage the operational aspects, ensuring decisions are executed effectively. The Members will collectively contribute diverse expertise, ensuring that all decisions are well-considered and in the public interest.
Given the six-year tenure of these roles, successful candidates will have a significant opportunity to influence the trajectory of County service delivery.
Closing Date for Applications
All applications for these positions must be submitted by 27th August 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
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