County Government of Nyandarua
County Public Service Board
Vacancies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in various disciplines in Nyandarua County Government.
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1. Specialized Clinical Officers - (Job Group K) in the following areas
Anesthetists - 3 Paediatrician - 1
Job Ref. No. NYA/SCOK/2014
Duties and Responsibilities
Offer curative services in a health facility
Work in flexible shifts
Strong commitment to in-patients and out-patients
Respond to emergency calls
Answerable and accountable to the Sub County Health Head.
Any other relevant duty as assigned
Requirements for Appointment
Must have a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution in Kenya
Has a valid Registration with the Clinical Officers Council
Valid Practicing License
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2. Chief Officer, Legal and Public Service
Job Ref. No. NYA/LPS/CO/2014
The Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in respect to exercise of delegated powers and shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Legal and Public Service
Duties and Responsibilities
To oversee daily administration of the department
To co-ordinate issues related to administration, financial, accounting, and strategic planning in the department
To oversee implementation of the department’s programmes including policies formulation, legislative drafting, litigation, county law compliance, and conflict resolution, among others
To oversee liaison with the County Assembly and other departments on matters of legislative drafting of County Law
Handling personal and administrative and enforcement matters within the County
Capacity building within the department
Liaising with stakeholders in legal sectors on Constitutional and legal matters as circumstances may require from time to time,
Ensuring compliance with public participation in policy formulation and legal awareness among County communities and stakeholders on constitutional, legal, and public administration matters, and
Any other duties that will be assigned within the Law
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan Citizen
Be a holder of at least a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya preferably in Law, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Management, and Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option) or any other closely related discipline. A Master’s degree in said areas will be an added advantage
Possess at least 5 years’ relevant experience in public administration and or management
Have ability to oversee administrative and co-ordination of the department’s programmes and affairs
Have good intercommunication skills
Have ability to multi-task and relate to relevant stake holders
Demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to the Values and Principles of Public Service and good governance as enshrined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Salary Scale: ( Job Group S) Kshs. 120,270-180,660
House Allowance: Kshs 60,000
Other Allowances: Kshs 20,000
3. Head, County Supply Chain and Procurement Management
Ref No. NYA/FEP/SPM/2014
Duties and Responsibilities:
Report to the Chief Officer, Finance and Economic Planning and be the Secretary to the County Tender and Procurement Committee
Management and coordination of the Supply Chain and Procurement Services in the County
Provide administrative guidelines on implementation and interpretation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and the supporting regulations as well as contract design implementation
Develop the County Annual Procurement Plan and ensure adherence to it and its full implementation
Implement egovernment procurement strategies
Representing the Chief Officer, Finance and Economic Planning in relevant procurement matters
Internalize Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in all procurement matters
Ensure all tendering processes conform to Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Any other relevant duties as assigned by the relevant offices
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan Citizen
Be a holder of at least a first degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement and Supplies Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Supplies Management, Economics, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management or Supplies and Procurement Option), Commerce (Accounting or Finance Options) or any other closely related discipline. A Master’s degree in the above said areas will be an added advantage
Have relevant experience of not less than five years, be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management with a current letter of good standing
Be conversant with modern computer packages used in Supply Chain Management , be an effective communicator and have capacity to work with minimal supervision
Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management with a current letter of good standing
Must be a person of impeccable integrity and have an excellent understanding of the Values and Principles of Public Service and good governance as enshrined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Salary Scale: (Job Group R) Kshs 109,089-144,928
House Allowance: Kshs 20,000
Other Allowances: Kshs 16,000
4. Ward Administrators
25 Posts
Job Ref. No. NYA/WA/2014
The Ward Administrator shall be answerable to the Sub County Administrator.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate, manage and supervise the general administrative functions in the Ward unit
Develop Ward policies and plans
Ensure effective service delivery at the Ward unit
Coordinate developmental activities to empower the community
Provide and maintain infrastructure and facilities of public service at the Ward unit
Facilitate and coordinate citizens participation in the development of policies, plans and service delivery
Manage the County Public Service at the Ward unit
Mobilize revenue collection and play a critical role in building personal accounts and business register of rate payers and business people in the ward,
Articulate implementation of Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution to the citizens,
Coordinate and facilitate citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services,
Exercise functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board through the relevant offices
Ensure the Village Councils that shall be formed in the Wards are well managed
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen
Be a holder of at least a Degree preferably in Public Administration, Human Resource Management/Management, and Commerce, Political Science or any other closely related field from a University recognized in Kenya. In addition, a Diploma holder in the said areas of study will have an added advantage.
At least five years of proven relevant experience
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service and good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
Have good interpersonal communication skills, public relations and ability to engage and mobilize all citizens and community stakeholders in participatory planning
Be conversant with the County Integrated Development Plan, county revenue sources and demonstrate ability to enhance and mobilize community potentials at the Ward unit
Be computer literate
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Salary Scale: (Job Group N) Kshs 48,190-65,290
House Allowance: Kshs 17,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs 8,000
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1. Paediatrician
Duties and Responsibilities
Offer specialized Paediatric services at County Hospitals
Conduct daily ward rounds
Conduct specialized Paediatric Outpatient clinics
Review cases that require consultant attention as they arise
Supervise Interns and Medical students rotating in Paediatric Department
Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the County Health Department
Requirements for Appointment
Bachelors degree in Medicine and/ or Surgery from a recognized University in Kenya
Mmed Paediatrics
Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Must have a Valid Practicing License
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2. Physician
Duties and Responsibilities
Offer Specialized Internal Medicine services at County Hospitals
Conduct daily ward rounds
Conduct Medical Outpatient Clinics
Review cases that require consultant attention as they arise
Supervise Interns and Medical students rotating in the Department of Internal Medicine
Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the County Health Department
Requirements for Appointment
Bachelors degree in Medicine and/ or Surgery from a recognized University in Kenya
Mmed Internal Medicine
Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Must have a Valid Practicing License
Satisfy the Requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
3. General Surgeon
Duties and Responsibilities
Offer General Surgical services at County Hospitals
Conduct daily Surgical ward rounds
Conduct Surgical Outpatient Clinics
Review cases that require consultant attention as they arise
Supervise Interns and Medical students rotating in General Surgery Department
Perform Cold Surgical cases
Perform Emergency Surgical cases
Any other relevant duty and responsibility within the County Health Department
Requirements for Appointment
Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and or Surgery
Mmed General Surgery
Be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Must have a Valid Practicing License
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
General Information for the positions of Physician, Paediatrician and General Surgeon
Age requirement: As per the Public Service Commission regulations
Salary Scale and Allowances: As per the existing nationally negotiated terms for Health workers
4. Information Officers: Video (1 Position), Public Address System (1 Position)
The Information Officers will report to the Director, Governor’s Press Service
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in sourcing for appropriate television and radio programmes to disseminate information on activities of the Governor
Documenting the Governor’s events through video, photography and press cuttings
Preparing and placement of radio and TV infomercials
Assist in the preparation of exhibitions and trade fairs
Assist in the development of communications and media strategy
Any other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director, Governor’s Press Service
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen
Be a holder of at least a Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Sciences, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication or other recognized institution in Kenya
Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than three years in public communication
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Salary Scale: Job Group J (Kshs 24,662-29,918p.m
House Allowance: Kshs 4,500p.m
Commuter Allowance: 4,000p.m
General Conditions for all Applicants
Send Application letter and enclose Curriculum Vitae, copies of all relevant copies of academic and professional certificates. This should include from primary to highest level of education.
Copy of National Identity Card
Where required to be registered with a professional body, a copy of the Registration Certificate
Copy of current Practicing License where required, e.g in medical services
Letter of Good Standing from the registration body that issued Registration Certificate where applicable
Other Clearance Certificates in conformity with Chapter Six of the Constitution i.e. Certificate of Good Conduct from CID, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Clearance, Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board
For all the posts, other benefits will be communicated later
Mark the Ref. No. for the job you are applying on the envelope
Persons with disability, women, and youths are encouraged to apply
Applications to be sent to the undersigned on or before 22nd August, 2014
Secretary
Nyandarua County Public Service Board
P. O. Box 701-20303,
Ol Kalou