The County Government is inviting qualified and experienced individuals to apply for key leadership positions within the County Public Service Board. These roles present an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction, governance, and efficiency of the county’s public service. The County Public Service Board plays a critical role in the human resource management of the county public service, ensuring merit-based recruitment, discipline, and career progression of public servants in line with the Constitution and applicable laws.
The advertised positions include Chairperson, Secretary, and Members of the County Public Service Board. Each position carries significant responsibilities that require integrity, commitment, and a strong understanding of public service values. Successful applicants will serve for the specified contract terms, contributing to the delivery of quality services to the county’s residents while upholding transparency, fairness, and accountability in public service management.
Below is a detailed breakdown of each position’s duties and responsibilities.
Chairperson to the County Public Service Board – 6 Years Non-Renewable Contract – 1 Position
The Chairperson serves as the head of the County Public Service Board and is responsible for providing overall leadership and strategic guidance in fulfilling the Board’s constitutional and statutory mandates. This position demands a high level of professionalism, impartiality, and ability to foster positive relationships between the Board, the County Government, and the public.
Key responsibilities include:
- Presiding over and guiding the deliberations of the Board to ensure decisions are made in line with the law and the county’s objectives.
- Overseeing the implementation of the Board’s decisions, policies, and programmes to enhance efficiency in the county public service.
- Ensuring that the recruitment, selection, and promotion of county public servants are conducted on merit, in a fair and transparent manner.
- Steering the formulation and review of human resource policies for the county public service in accordance with constitutional values and principles.
- Facilitating communication and coordination between the Board and relevant stakeholders, including the Governor, County Assembly, and the public.
- Ensuring disciplinary control over county public officers is exercised lawfully, fairly, and consistently.
- Representing the Board in official engagements and ensuring accountability in the Board’s operations.
- Leading the preparation and submission of the Board’s annual reports, work plans, and strategic plans to the relevant authorities.
- Promoting ethical standards, professionalism, and continuous capacity building among county public officers.
This position requires an individual with excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to manage complex administrative and governance processes.
Secretary to the County Public Service Board – 6 Years Contract – 1 Position
The Secretary serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the County Public Service Board, tasked with the day-to-day management of the Board’s activities. This position is central to ensuring that the Board’s policies, decisions, and programmes are implemented effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the County Public Service Board Secretariat.
- Providing technical and administrative support to the Board in the execution of its functions.
- Serving as the accounting officer for the Board, responsible for prudent management of financial and human resources.
- Implementing the Board’s decisions, policies, and directives in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Preparing and presenting reports, policy briefs, and other documents for consideration by the Board.
- Coordinating the recruitment, selection, appointment, and promotion processes for county public officers.
- Ensuring disciplinary processes are managed fairly, consistently, and in line with statutory provisions.
- Overseeing the preparation of the Board’s strategic plans, annual work plans, and budgets.
- Liaising with county departments, government agencies, and stakeholders to facilitate the Board’s functions.
- Ensuring compliance with constitutional values and principles of public service, including integrity, accountability, transparency, and meritocracy.
The Secretary must possess strong organizational, administrative, and leadership skills to ensure smooth Board operations and uphold public trust in the county’s human resource management systems.
Member of the County Public Service Board – 6 Years Non-Renewable Contract – 5 Positions
Members of the County Public Service Board participate in decision-making processes and contribute to the governance, policy formulation, and oversight of the county public service. They work collectively with other Board members to ensure that public service management meets the highest standards of professionalism and service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participating in Board meetings and contributing to the formulation of policies, guidelines, and regulations for county public service management.
- Taking part in the recruitment, selection, and appointment processes to ensure fairness, transparency, and adherence to merit-based principles.
- Contributing to the development and review of human resource management systems, structures, and procedures for the county public service.
- Participating in the hearing and determination of disciplinary cases involving county public officers.
- Advising the County Government on matters related to human resource management, capacity building, and public service reforms.
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the county public service to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
- Ensuring that the county public service upholds the values and principles of public service as outlined in the Constitution.
- Contributing to the preparation and approval of the Board’s annual reports, work plans, and strategic documents.
- Engaging with stakeholders to promote transparency, accountability, and public participation in public service management.
Members are expected to demonstrate integrity, objectivity, and the ability to work collaboratively with other Board members to achieve the Board’s mandate.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of applications for all the above positions is 27th August 2025. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the requirements for each position as outlined in the official advert before submission.
