COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
The Kwale County Public Service Board is seeking to fill the following positions as indicated below :-
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – JOB GROUP ‘R’ (1 POST) Duties and Responsibilities i. The Officer will be responsible to the County Secretary to the County Government of Kwale for planning, organization, co-ordination and administration of all human resource activities within the County ii. Performing liaison duties with the County Secretary and the County Public Service Board implementation of human resource management policies, rules and regulations iii. Analyzing the effectiveness of the human resource policies, rules and regulations. iv. Advising the authorized officer on the delegated powers and ensuring their implementation; v. Maintaining professional human resource management standards in the County; vi. Advising on succession management/human resource planning and utilization of human resources; vii. Advising on career development; advising the County Government on general Government policies on human resource management; and viii. Interpretation of Labour Laws and other statutes that impact on the human resource in a Department. ix. Secretary to the County Human Resource Advisory Committee (CHRAC) meetings
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Human Resource Management or in a comparable and relevant in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
ii. Masters degree in Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations/Public or Business Administration/ Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
iii. Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of human resource and a thorough understanding of the relevant emerging practices/techniques.
2 ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, JOB GROUP ‘D’ (40 POSTS)
1. Enforcement of various by-laws and other relevant acts as directed by superiors
2. Manning and Providing security to Government offices, staff as well as safeguarding government property (facilities) as assigned by supervisor
3. Detecting and apprehension of crimes within their operation areas
4. Controlling of entry and exit of people and goods in incoming or outgoing in a given assigned area
5. Controlling of movement of county government vehicles to and from any given enclosure
6. Performing other relevant duties of enforcement as may be detailed by supervisor from time to time
7. Manning & controlling public parking & stages
Core Competencies
- Oral and written communication skills;
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Integrity.
- Must be able to work under severe conditions
Qualifications
- Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
- First Aid Certificate from a recognized institution;
- A Certificate of good conduct; and
- Must be below 35 yrs old
- Must be physically fit
A certificate in criminology will be an added advantage
WARD ADMINISTRATOR FOR TSIMBA/GOLINI AND WAA/NG’OMBENI WARDS (2 POSTS)
a) Requirements for Appointment
i. Be a Kenyan citizen
ii. Be a holder of Diploma from a Institution recognized in Kenya
iii. Those with a Degree will have added advantage
iv. Working experience of not less than five years
v. Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management and
vi. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
vii. You must be a resident of any of the two Wards areas namely Tsimba/Golini and Waa/Ng’ombeni Wards
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The Ward Administrator shall be responsible to the sub-county administrator for the following;
i. Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward unit
ii. Developing policies and plans
iii. Ensuring effective service delivery
iv. Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community
v. Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public service
vi. Managing the County Public service
vii. Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of service
viii. Exercising any functions and delegated by the County Public Service Board
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ECDE Teachers III – JG ‘H’ (55 POSTS)
a) Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry grade for teachers with Diploma in ECDE. A teacher at this level will work under the supervision of a more senior teacher for the purposes of professional mentoring and growth. Specific duties at this level will entail;
i. Class teaching
ii. Identifying, initiating, developing and facilitating play learning activities that will enable children enjoy living and learning through play in ECDE centres
iii. Developing relevant play/learning materials for both normal and children with special needs
iv. Preparing and developing scheme of work, lesson plans and daily programmes of activities, assessment and evaluation of children progress and keeping professional records
v. Giving guidance on nutritional requirements of ECDE learners
vi. General knowledge on administration of ECDE centres
b) Requirement for appointment For appointment to this grade a candidate must have;-
i. Diploma in early childhood development or any other relevant discipline from a recognized institution or its recognized equivalent
ii. Certificate in computer applications in addition to the above, an ECDE teacher the following key personal attributes and core competences;
In addition to the above, an ECDE teacher the following key personal attributes and core competences;
I. Personal qualities
- Eighteen (18) years and above
- Modest and of sound mind
- Valid medical record and
- Relate well with young children
II. Core competences
- Think creativity and constructively
- Excellent communication skills
- Manage professional records
ASSISTANT ECDE TEACHER II, JOB GROUP ‘G’ (150 POSTS)
a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Class teaching
ii. Organizing and facilitating play/learning activities to enable children cope with primary school life
iii. Caring and nurturing spiritual, moral, social, mental and physical growth of children
iv. Managing ECDE centres and keeping professional records (schemes of work, lesson plans, daily programme of activities e.t.c) and ensuring children’s safety and security
v. preparing and developing play/learning materials
vi. Giving guidance on nutritional requirements of ECDE learners
vii. General knowledge on administration of ECDE centers.
b) Requirements for appointment
Direct Appointment For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of;-
i. Certificate in early childhood development education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent
ii. Must have a certificate in computer proficiency from a recognized institution
In addition to the above requirements, an ECDE teacher must have the following key personal attributes and core competences;-
Personal Qualities
i. Eighteen (18) years old and above
ii. Modest and of sound mind
iii. Valid medical records
iv. Relate well with children, parents and other members of society
Core Competencies
i. Ability to think creativity and constructively
ii. Excellent communication skills
iii. Manage records
YOUTH TRAINING INSTRUCTORS, JOB GROUP ‘H’ (26 POSTS)
a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Theoretical and practical instruction in the area of specialization and
ii. General implementation of the curriculum
b) Requirements for appointments
i. Final craft certificate (level III) plus three years relevant experience or
ii. Trade test grade one certificate KCSE mean grade D+ five years experience
iii. Diploma in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution and
iv. Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution
v. Three years experience as an Instructor or technician
Note: trained persons with special needs encouraged to apply
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON – JOB GROUP “P” (1 POST)
Qualifications
- Masters degree in orthopedic Surgeon
- Registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Possess specialist recognition certificate
- At least 3 years post qualification experience
Responsibilities
- Assess patients health conditions and prescribe appropriate medication
- Perform orthopaedic surgeries as per established guidelines
- Monitor the recovery process of patients to determine the need for change in treatment
- Conduct ward rounds
ANAESTHESIOLOGIST – JOB GROUP “P” (1 POST)
Requirements
- Degree in MBCHB or its equivalent
- Masters of Medicine degree in anaesthesia from a recognized university
- Registered with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
Duties and Responsibilities
- Administering sedation during Medical Procedures using local, intravenous, spinal or candal methods
- Liaise with other medical professionals to determine type and method of sedation
- Examine patients, obtain medical history and use diagnostic test to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures
- Monitor patient before, during and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reaction or complications
PATHOLOGIST – JOB GROUP “P” (1 POST)
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBCH)
- Masters degree in area of specialization from a recognition institute
- Attended a senior management course lastly not less than four (4) weeks
- Registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
Duties and Responsibilities
- Specialized diagnostic procedures
- Perform autopsies to determine the course of death
- Review cases by analyzing autopsies laboratory findings or case investigation reports
- Manage Medical Laboratories
- Write Pathology reports summarizing analyze results and conclusion
- Communicate pathologic findings to surgeon or other Physicians
- Forensic and Medico-legal services
REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICERS (ANAESTHETIST) – JOB GROUP „L‟ (1 POST)
Requirements:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution.
- Completed one year internship.
- Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council.
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in anaesthesia
- With at least years working experience.
Duties and responsibilities
- Offering pre- operative assessment (anaesthetic screening) and management of patients / clients
- Offering intra-operative management to patients /clients
- Offering post – operative management / follow up of theatre patients/clients
- Giving anaesthetic advice to the theatre /hospital team in all matters pertaining to anaesthesia
- Guiding and counseling patients/ clients/ staffs in matters pertaining to anaesthesia
- Responsible for the anaesthetic machines and drugs
- Collecting and Compiling anaesthetic data and report.
RADIOGRAPHER – JOB GROUP „H‟ (1 POST)
Requirements - Must be a Kenyan citizen
- Diploma in diagnostic radiography and in addition have a certificate in ultrasonography
- Must be computer literate
Duties and Responsibilities - Offer imaging services in a health facility
- Ability to work in flexible shifts
- Strong commitment to inpatient and outpatient care of patients
- Respond to emergency calls
- Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the County Health Department
CUSTOMER RELATIONS OFFICER – JOB GROUP ‘H’ (1 POST)
Requirements
– Must be a Kenyan citizen
– Must have a diploma in Public/Media Relations
Duties and responsibilities
– Answering queries from the press or other media representatives
– Writing press releases and news reports about the work of the department
– Developing media contacts
– Monitoring media coverage
– Preparing media evaluation reports
– Attending press conferences and media interviews
– Distributing press releases
– Attending public committee meetings as a representative of the department
– Informing members of the public (as well as the press) about events and initiatives
– Keeping up to date with all issues that affect the department
– Accompanying staff on field visits
– Organize media events and promotional activities in conjunction with other staff
– Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the County Health Department
Skills
The officer must have the following skills;
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- An excellent working knowledge of IT and all applications relating to communications
- Strong organizational skills
- An efficient working manner
- The ability to write press releases and news reports
- The ability to manage a heavy workload
- An excellent knowledge of the national and regional media
- The ability to work well under pressure
- The ability to work to tight deadlines
- The ability to work well as a team
- The ability to work using own initiative
- Creativity
- Close to attention detail
- The ability to cope with criticism
- A friendly, approachable and confident manner
- A flexible and committed approach to the job
Experience
Experience of dealing with the public in a busy working environment is useful for the job, particularly work which involves networking and developing contacts. It is necessary to be able to demonstrate a strong interest in the media and a good knowledge of press contacts.
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
MEMBER OF COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD – FEMALE APPLICANT ONLY (1POST)
a) Requirements for appointment
i. Be a Kenyan citizen
ii. Be a holder of at least a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya
iii. Working experience of not less than five years
iv. Be a professional, and demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct
v. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
b) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Each member has a responsibility to have a clear understanding of the legislative and policy framework governing the county public service
ii. Deliver quality services to the citizens
iii. Observe good corporate governance principles in the performance of their functions
SECRETARY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD (1 POST)
a) Requirements for appointment
i. Be a Kenyan citizen
ii. Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya
iii. Be certified Public Secretary of good professional standing
iv. Working experience of not less than ten years; and
v. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
b) Duties and Responsibilities The secretary to the board is the link between the board members and the secretariat and is accountable to the board for;
i. Preparing and circulating minutes and agenda of the board meetings
ii. Developing annual work plan for the board with guidance of the chairperson
iii. Conveying the decisions of the Board; and iv. Providing guidance and advice to the Secretariat on matters of ethics and good governance
NOTE: All applicants for the following positions should Seek:-
i. Clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
ii. Certificate of good Conduct
iii. Tax clearance certificate from KRA
iv. Certificate of registration and a letter of good standing, if one is a member of a professional body
v. Clearance certificate from Kenya Credit Bureau
vi. Clearance certificate from HELB
Application MUST be addressed to;
THE Ag. SECRETARY
KWALE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
P.O BOX 4-80403,
KWALE
So as to reach the aforementioned by 4.00 PM on Friday, 19th January, 2018