The County Government of Kakamega, pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions in various departments. These appointments are pivotal in realizing the County’s Vision 2030 goals and the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP). Applicants must demonstrate commitment to service delivery and possess the appropriate skills and experience required for each role.
General Information
Successful candidates will serve on either a two-year or three-year renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Kakamega County is an equal opportunity employer. Women, youth, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All applicants must comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
Position: County Chief Officers
Job Group: CPSB 02/P
No. of Posts: 13
Terms of Service: Two (2) years contract
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.137,070 – 203,010 p.m.
The County Chief Officers will report to the respective County Executive Committee Member (CECM) and be responsible for the administration and coordination of functions within their respective departments. Each officer will be required to articulate departmental goals in alignment with the County’s vision and development strategies.
Departments and Vacant Positions:
- Office of the Governor
- Chief Officer, Special Programs
- Finance, Economic Planning, ICT & e-Government
- Chief Officer, Information, Communication & Technology
- Chief Officer, Economic Planning & Investment
- Roads, Energy & Public Works
- Chief Officer, Roads and Energy
- Lands, Housing, Urban Areas & Physical Planning
- Chief Officer, Housing and Physical Planning
- Public Service & County Administration
- Chief Officer, County Administration
- Health Services
- Chief Officer, Medical Services
- Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperatives
- Chief Officer, Livestock and Veterinary Services
- Social Services, Youth, Sports, Gender, Culture & Library Services
- Chief Officer, Social Services, Gender & Culture
- Chief Officer, Library & Archival Services
- Communication
- Chief Officer, Communication
Responsibilities for County Chief Officers
- Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
- Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
- Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
- Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
- Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
- Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
- Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
- Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
- Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
- Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
- Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
- Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Position: Director of Human Resource Management
Job Group: CPSB 03/R
No. of Posts: 1
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.124,000 – 172,350 p.m.
This is a re-advertised position. Applicants who had previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Human Resource Management will coordinate all HR functions and provide strategic direction for staff management and development in the County Public Service. Reporting to the Chief Officer, Public Service, responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing HR policies, guidelines, and organizational structures.
- Overseeing recruitment, placement, career development, and employee performance management.
- Advising on HR planning, succession planning, and staff deployment.
- Ensuring implementation of staff appraisal systems.
- Coordinating the county’s training needs assessment and capacity-building strategies.
- Promoting a safe and inclusive working environment.
- Conducting research on labor trends and developing strategies for talent acquisition.
- Spearheading staff wellness and work environment improvement programs.
- Establishing HR metrics and monitoring HR systems.
- Managing discipline and grievance handling processes.
- Preparing periodic HR reports and records.
- Facilitating induction and on-boarding of staff.
- Advising the County Human Resource Advisory Committee on HR implementation.
- Performing any other relevant HR duties.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent from a recognized university.
- A Master’s degree in HRM, Business Administration, or Public Administration is an added advantage.
- Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in HR, five of which should be at a senior level.
- Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws, HR principles, and modern HR practices.
- Membership with IHRM (K) and a valid practicing certificate.
- Completion of a Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks is an advantage.
- Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Mandatory Requirements for All Applicants
- All applicants currently serving in the County Public Service must clearly indicate the following on their application forms:
- Payroll Number
- Date of first appointment
- Date of last promotion to current grade
- Substantive designation and Job Group
- Applicants must submit the following documents upon shortlisting:
- Original National Identity Card or Passport
- Academic and Professional Certificates
- Current clearance certificates from the following bodies:
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Credit Reference Bureau
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
How to Apply
All interested candidates should download and complete the Application for Employment Form (KAKCPSB 2A) from the Kakamega County website (www.kakamega.go.ke).
Applicants must submit their applications together with:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Academic and Professional Certificates
- National Identity Card or Passport
- Any other supporting documents
Kakamega County residents will be required to provide a valid Sub-County and Ward clearance letter.
Note: Applications must be clearly labeled with the position applied for and delivered to the:
County Public Service Board’s Registry Office
Located at Former Provincial Commissioner’s Headquarters, Block “B”, 2nd Floor
Deadline: Friday, 6th June 2025, at 5:00 pm.
Alternatively, applications may be posted to:
The Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
Kakamega
For further information, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0745888999
Important Note: The County Public Service Board does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Beware of fraudulent agents and scammers.
