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SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF MEDICAL SPECIALIST II – PEDIATRICIAN (29/06/18)

We refer to our advertisement seeking applications for the position of Medical Specialist II – Pediatrician in the County Public Service and are pleased to invite the following shortlisted candidates for interviews as indicated against their names at the MAKUENI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD ROOM.

MEDICAL SPECIALIST II – PAEDIATRICIAN

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS

(26/06/2018)

We refer to our advertisements in the Daily nation newspaper of Tuesday, 8^th May, 2018 and Thursday, 14^th June, 2018 seeking applications for various positions in the County Public Service and are pleased to invite the following shortlisted candidates for interviews as indicated against their names at the MAKUENI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARDROOM AND KELVIAN HOTEL.

MORNING SESSION

 POSITION: CEO/GENERAL MANAGER: MAKUENI FRUITS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING AUTHORITY

AFTERNOON SESSION
POSITION: MUNICIPAL MANAGER – WOTE MUNICIPALITY

MORNING SESSION
POSITION: MEMBERS OF WOTE MUNICIPALITY

AFTERNOON SESSION
POSITION: MEMBERS OF WOTE MUNICIPALITY

NOTE:
All candidates should bring the following original documents: –

• Academic and professional certificates
• HELB clearance certificate
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Clearance from KRA
• National ID

Candidates are requested to note the following: –

• All morning session interviews will be starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending by noon.
• Candidates are notified that the interview process with be lengthy such that the first candidate will be leaving the interview venue in the afternoon.
• All afternoon session interviews will be starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending latest by 4:30 p.m. The candidates reporting at 2:00 p.m. will thus be leaving the interview venue latest by 5:30 p.m.

All candidates are requested to observe time.

SECRETARY
MAKUENI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

For enquiries Call 0202026751 or Email: [email protected]

Vacancies

February 2, 2018 3:31 pm: Makueni County Public Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act 2012 whose mandate includes appointing persons to hold or act in the offices of County Public Service. In order to strengthen the capacity of the Public Service, the Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions as per Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Sections 45, 50 and 51 of the County Governments Act 2012.  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES 

1. MEDICAL OFFICER: (5 POSTS)

Terms of Service:            Three (3) year contract Salary:                             Job Group M Salary Scale:                    KSH. 44,750 X 2,050 – 46,800 X 2,380 – 49,180 X 2,480 – 51,660 X 2,570 – 54,230 X 2,740 – 56,970 X 2, 890 – 59,860 p.m.Duties and responsibilities An Officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases;
• Performing medical and surgical procedures;
• Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters;
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment;
• Providing health educational maintaining medical records, health information and data;
• Counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement;
• Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns;
• Preparing requisite documents for registration;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Successively Completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. PHARMACIST: (1 POST)  

Terms of Service:            Three (3) year contract Salary:                             Job Group M Salary Scale:                    KSH. 44,750 X 2,050 – 46,800 X 2,380 – 49,180 X 2,480 – 51,660 X 2,570 – 54,230 X 2,740 – 56,970 X 2, 890 – 59,860 p.m.Duties and responsibilities An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior pharmacist. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
• Preparing and dispensing medicines according to Good Dispensing Practices and counseling patients on use of medicines;
• Making extemporaneous preparations;
• Participating in ward rounds;
• Identifying medicinal gaps and challenges;
• Maintain a daily activity log book for re
• Cording all activities undertaken; recommending Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients/clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals;
• Making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

An officer at this level may also be deployed in a manufacturing industry to: provide quality assurance and control services; register products; register and license premises and providing ware housing and logistics. Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Successively Completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. REGISTERED NURSE I – THEATRE: (4 POSTS)  

Terms of Service:             Permanent and Pensionable Salary:                             Job Group K Salary Scale:                    KSH. 34,260 X 1,550– 35,810 X 1,610 – 37,420 X 1,690 – 39,110 X 1,790 – 40,900 X 1,870 – 42,770 X 1,980 – 44,750 p.m.Duties and responsibilities Provide surgical patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing the nursing care patients receive before, during and after surgery. These activities include:

• Patient assessment;
• Creating and maintaining a sterile and safe surgical environment;
• Monitoring the patient’s physical and emotional well-being;
• Integrating and coordinating patient care throughout the surgical care continuum and;
• Providing pre- and post-operative patient education;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Served in the grade of Registered Nurse II for a minimum period of three Years;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• Higher Diploma in Peri-operative Nursing from a recognised institution;
• Be a member of Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Possess a valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. REGISTERED NURSE I – OPHTHALMOLOGY NURSE: (1 POST)  

Terms of Service:             Permanent and Pensionable Salary:                             Job Group K Salary Scale:                    KSH. 34,260 X 1,550– 35,810 X 1,610 – 37,420 X 1,690 – 39,110 X 1,790 – 40,900 X 1,870 – 42,770 X 1,980 – 44,750 p.m.Duties and responsibilities

• Receiving patients to the ophthalmic unit and taking their detailed history
• Preparing patients to be for ophthalmology procedures
• Providing nursing support to the ophthalmic clinical officer in the county hospital
• Maintaining health records of patients in the ophthalmic unit of the county hospital
• Ensuring that medical equipment in the ophthalmic unit of the county hospital is in condition
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Served in the grade of Registered Nurse II for a minimum period of three years;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
•  Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology nursing from a recognised institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

1. REGISTERED NURSE I – NEPHROLOGY: (2 POSTS)  

Terms of Service:             Permanent and Pensionable Salary:                             Job Group K Salary Scale:                    KSH. 34,260 X 1,550– 35,810 X 1,610 – 37,420 X 1,690 – 39,110 X 1,790 – 40,900 X 1,870 – 42,770 X 1,980 – 44,750 p.m.Duties and responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
• Diagnosing common health conditions;
• Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood illnesses (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health;
• Providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately; facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans; maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care;
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
• Collecting and collating data for research;
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients and preparing individualized reports;
• Conducting assessment of schools health needs;
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports;
• Identifying occupational health needs and making appropriate recommendations.

In addition to the above general duties, the officer at this level will be responsible for care of patients (paediatrics and adults) with kidney diseases. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assessment and nursing care of patients in the renal unit;
• Initiating of dialysis, patient and machine monitoring during dialysis and termination of dialysis procedure;
• Nursing care prior to and following renal transplant;
• Care of renal patients in the secondary stage involving rehabilitation and in the tertiary stage;
• Organizing for and coordinating training for staff on renal care;
• Ensuring a safe environment for care of patients;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Served as a Registered Nurse for a minimum period of three years;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental, Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• Higher Diploma in Nephrology nursing from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. REGISTERED NURSE I – CRITICAL CARE NURSE: (4 POST)  

Terms of Service:             Permanent and Pensionable Salary:                             Job Group K Salary Scale:                    KSH. 34,260 X 1,550– 35,810 X 1,610 – 37,420 X 1,690 – 39,110 X 1,790 – 40,900 X 1,870 – 42,770 X 1,980 – 44,750 p.m.Duties and responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
• Diagnosing common health conditions;
• Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood illnesses (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health;
• Providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care;
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
• Collecting and collating data for research;
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients and preparing individualized reports;
• Conducting assessment of schools health needs;
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports;
• Identifying occupational health needs and making appropriate recommendations.

In addition to the above general duties, the officer at this level will be responsible for care of patients (paediatrics and adults) who require critical care nursing. Specific duties will include:

• Assessment and nursing care of patients;
• Initiation of patient care and machine monitoring in the critical care unit;
• Nursing care prior to and following specialised surgery;
• Organizing for and coordinating training for staff on critical care;
• Ensuring a safe environment for care of patients;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Served in the grade of Registered Nurse  for a minimum period of three years;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community, Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• Higher Diploma in Critical care nursing from a recognised institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. KENYA REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE III (KRCHN III): (37 POSTS) 

Terms of Service:             Three (3) year contract Salary:                              KShs. 40,000/= Duties and responsibilities

• Providing preventive and promotive healthcare services;
• Making simple diagnosis and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions;
• Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery,
• Providing health education and counseling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care;
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data.
• Conducting delivery;
• Prescription and treatment of common diseases;
• Administering drugs, vaccines, and contraceptives;
• Performing simple surgical procedures;
• Referring clients with complex or severe conditions to higher treatment centres for comprehensive care and treatment;
• Teaching and mentoring other staff;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Possess a valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICER III: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:             Three (3) years Contract Salary:                              KShs. 40,000/= Duties and responsibilities This is the entry grade into this cadre and an officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
• Implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
• Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
• Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill;
• Collecting and compiling clinical data;
• Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
• Teaching and mentorship of human resources for health at various levels;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from Recognized institution;
• Be a registered member of the Clinical Officers Council;
• Possess a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST III: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:             Three (3) years Contract Salary:                              KShs. 40,000/= Duties and responsibilities This is the entry and training grade for Diploma holders. An office at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior and experienced officer Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Decontaminating working benches;
• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens;
• Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
• Receiving, collecting, labelling and registering of specimens;
• Disaggregating specimens for processing and analyses;
• Preparing reagents; examining specimens;
• Writing and recording of results;
• Dispatching the results for use in clinical management;
• Preparing stains;
• Performing blood grouping;
• Issuing blood and blood products to peripheral Health facilities;
• Storing blood products according to their requirements;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board;
• Be a registered member of Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
• Certificate in computer applications skills;
• Possess a valid practice license from KMLTTB;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. NUTRITION AND DIETETICS TECHNOLOGIST III: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:             Three (3) years Contract Salary:                              KShs. 40,000/= Duties and responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will include;

• Providing nutrition services in health care facilities;
• Conducting nutrition assessments;
• Collating and compiling nutrition data;
• Providing nutrition health education and demonstration;
• Counselling patients with specific nutritional needs;
• Monitoring preparation of therapeutic feeds;
• Implementing outpatient and inpatient supplementary and therapeutic feeding programmes;
• Promoting maternal, infant and young children feeding programmes;
• Providing micronutrient supplementation;
• Monitoring and evaluating diet related non communicable diseases;
• Implementing hospital menus;
• Preparing monthly nutrition reports in health care facilities;
• Promoting baby friendly hospital and community initiatives;
• Supporting emergency response;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution;
• Registration   by Council of the institute of Nutrition and Dieticians;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. RADIOGRAPHER III: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:             Three (3) years Contract Salary:                              KShs. 40,000/= Duties and responsibilities This will be the entry and training grade for Radiographers cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of an experienced officer. Specific duties will include:

• Providing radiographic services to the patients;
• Processing, verifying and maintaining information relating to patients;
• Ordering and maintaining records of radiographic and photographic supplies.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (plain) with grade C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences or Physics/Physical Sciences and C- in Mathematics;
• Be a holder of Diploma in any of the following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Digital Medical imaging equipment or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following

• Personal Qualities:

Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce; Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization; Good communication skills; Ability to take instructionsand good organizational and supervisory skills.

• Core Skills:

Team playing skills; Accuracy; Care for resources; Manual dexterity; Execution of instructions; Interpersonal skills;Analytical skillsandRecords Management skills

1. ASSISTANT PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER III: (2 POSTS)

Terms of Service:           Three (3) years Contract Salary:                            KShs. 40,000/= Duties and responsibilities This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health Extension services in the area of deployment, where specific duties and responsibilities will include

• Mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental health;
• Referring health cases to relevant health facilities;
• Carrying out immunization;
• Identifying environmental health issues at community level;
• Organizing community health days to advise communities on common public health issues
• Collecting and maintaining up to date records of services rendered;
• Assessing health needs of the community; implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
• Implementing integrated mosquito and other Strategies;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Inspection from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration by the Association of Public Health Officers;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. ASSISTANT HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER III: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:           Three (3) years Contract Salary:                            KShs. 40,000/= Duties and responsibilities This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer and experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Receiving and documenting patients at hospital reception;
• Registering and booking appointment for patients to clinics and consultants;
• Storing and retrieving medical records documents;
• Preparing clinics;
• Updating bed bureau;
• Editing of patient case records;
• Gathering data from different sources;
• Capturing data from service points;
• Maintaining record safety and confidentiality;
• Storing and retrieving medical records;
• Balancing daily bed returns;
• Creating and maintaining master index;
• Updating patient master index;
• Directing patients to relevant clinics;
• Scheduling of patients to the consultants and specialty clinics;
• Assigning codes to diseases and surgical procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases and Procedures in Medicine;
• Preparing Health records and reports;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• A registration Certificate from a relevant professional board or Association if any;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. UNIT HEAD – COUNSELLING SERVICES: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:           Three (3) years contract Salary:                              KShs. 100,000/= Duties and responsibilities The unit head will be responsible for the following:

• Initiating and preparing departmental advisory meetings;
• Following-up on counselling development projects in the field;
• monitoring implementation and evaluation of accounting and management systems as well as guidelines for counselling;
• Providing counsellor supervision to field officers to ensure that counselling activities are conducted efficiently;
• keeping appropriate records;
• Conducting research in counselling and supervising staff working under the officer;
• In addition, the officer will; provide guidance and counselling services to employees;
• promote personal and social development appropriate to career development;
• Provide appropriate interventions to assist employees/clients with psycho-social related problems;
• Identify employees or other stakeholder with social, psychological or health related problems;
• Organize seminars and workshops on guidance and counselling matters;
• Training and supervision of other psychologists;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Master’s Degree in Counselling or a Master’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution;
• Served in a similar or a comparable position for at least three (3) years;
• Attended a strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks;
• Attended counsellor Supervision Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Attended Trainer of Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
• Attended a Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Be a registered member of the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologists Association;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.

Other requirements In addition to the above requirements, the person must have the following personal qualities:

• Ability to articulate and implement departmental mandates;
• Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
• Creativity and innovation;
• Technical problem solving;
• Resource management skills;
• Interpersonal and communication skills;
• Integrity and commitment to producing results;
• Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration, result oriented, self-driven;
• Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment;
• Passion for continuous professional development;
• Initiative to achieve expected results;
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients information; and,
• Ability to provide counsellor supervision to individuals;
• People management;
• Financial management;
• Policy implementation;
• Planning;
• Coordinating; and,
• Strategy implementation

1. SUB COUNTY/HOSPITAL PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLORS: (15 POSTS)

Terms of Service:           Three (3) years contract Salary:                            KShs. 60,000/= Duties and responsibilities The officer at this level will be deployed in the County or Sub County Hospital(s) and will work under guidance of the County Counselling Unit head be responsible for:

• Conducting client intake and individual counselling sessions for people with all kinds of difficulties, from substance abuse, domestic violence to post-traumatic stress and eating disorders, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, self-image, stress and suicide then help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight;
• Undertaking assessments, including assessment of counselling needs, risk assessment and psychometric testing;
• Select, administer, and interpret psychological tests to assess intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, or interests.
• Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
• Formulating a psychological explanation of the client’s issues; as well as talking to people and helping them deal with their problems;
• Based on these assessments, counselling psychologists will then create a bespoke therapy plan for the individual service user;
• Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients’ interests, abilities, and needs;
• Evaluate the results of counseling methods to determine the reliability and validity of treatments;
• Establishing a collaborative working relationship with the client based on trust and respect;
• Writing reports and record-keeping;
• Continuing personal and professional development (CPD);
• Undertaking research, either individually or as part of a team to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques;
• Consult with other professionals to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, or techniques, and to share occupational information;
•  Analyze data such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients’ problems;
•  Provide consulting services to schools and social service agencies;
•  Refer clients to specialists or to other institutions for non-counseling treatment of problems.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma from a recognized institution;
• A master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Be a registered member of the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologists Association;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity;
• Be computer literate;

Other requirements In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:

• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce;
• Effective knowledge in the professional field of specialization;
• Effective communication skills;
• Ability to take instructions;
• Effective organizational and supervisory skills;
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients information;
• Writing skills;
• Able to maintain confidentiality and high standards of ethical behavior;
• Team playing skills;
• Accuracy;
• Care for resources;
• Manual dexterity;
• Execution of instructions;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Analytical skills; and,
• Records Management skills.

1. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER I: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:             Three (3) years contract Salary:                             Job Group K Salary Scale:                    KSH. 34,260 X 1,550– 35,810 X 1,610 – 37,420 X 1,690 – 39,110 X 1,790 – 40,900 X 1,870 – 42,770 X 1,980 – 44,750 p.m.Duties and responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Verifying information related to recruitment, appointments, transfers and human resource    management information systems;
• Implementing human resource decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures;
• Collecting and collating data for assessing training needs;
• Preparing training projections;
• Preparing agenda and minutes for Human Resource Advisory Committee;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration or Education from a recognized Institution;
• Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Possession of Certified Public Secretary (CPS) qualification will be an added advantage
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Human Resource Management and Development Officer II or its equivalent for a minimum period of one (1) year or a two years’ experience in a busy public HRM/D department;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

1. ASSISTANT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR III: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:            Three (3) years contract Salary:                             Job Group H Salary Scale:                    KSH. 22,380 X960– 23,340 X 1,010 – 24,350 X1, 050 – 25,400 X 1,120 – 26,520 X 1,160 – 27,680p.mDuties and responsibilities This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Taking oral dictation;
• Word and data processing;
• Managing e-office;
• Ensuring security of the records, documents and equipment;
• Maintaining up to date filing system in the office;
• Operating office equipment; managing office protocol;
• Managing office petty cash;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Supervising office cleanliness and undertaking any other administrative services duties that may be assigned;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C- (Minus) with atleast C (plain) in English and Kiswahili Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in secretarial studies from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC);

OR

• Business Education Single and Group Certificate (BES & GC) from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) in the following subjects;

1. Type writing III (50 w.p.m)/ Computerised Document Processing III;
2. Shorthand II (80 w.p.m);
3. Business English II/ Communication I;
4. Office Practice II;
5.  Secretarial Duties;
6. Office Management III/ Office Administration and Management III;

• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit as reflected in work performance and results.

1. CLERICAL OFFICERS: (10 POSTS)

Terms of Service:            Three (3) years contract Salary:                             KShs. 20,000/= Duties and responsibilities Work at this level will be carried out under close supervision and guidance of a more senior officer and will be subject to regular checks and verification. Officers at this level will be deployed in the HRM Unit, general registry, supplies, accounts office or general office services. Specific duties will include;

• Compiling statistical records;
• Sorting, filing and dispatching letters;
• Maintaining an efficient filing system;
• Processing appointments, promotions, discipline, transfers and other related duties in human
• resource management;
• Computation of financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
• Preparing payment vouchers;
• Compiling data and drafting simple letters.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C Plain or its approved equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Those with KATC/ATC qualifications will have and added advantage.

1. AMBULANCE DRIVERS: (16 POSTS)

Terms of Service:            Three (3) years contract Salary:                             KShs. 20,000/= Duties and responsibilities The Officer will be responsible for the following:

• Driving an ambulance to transport sick, injured, or convalescent persons;
• Assisting ambulance attendant to place patients on stretcher and loads stretcher into ambulance;
• Taking sick or injured persons to hospital, or convalescents to destination;
• Assisting in changing soiled linen on stretcher;
• Administering first aid as required;
• May assist to restraint violent patients if necessary;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc.;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle/Ambulance;
• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Possess a valid driving license free from any current endorsement (s) for class (es) of vehicle (s) an officer is required to drive;
• Have a First aid training Lasting not less than one (1) week preferably from St. Johns Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• Knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients;
• Full Knowledge of motorable routes within the county;
• Passed Occupational Trade Test III for Drivers;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Those who have served in the disciplined forces will have an added advantage;
• Attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police.

1. BACKHOE LOADER OPERATOR: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:           Three (3) years contract Salary:                            KShs. 20,000/= Duties and responsibilities The backhoe Loader Operator will be operating the machine as assigned by the immediate supervisor Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (plain);
• Possess a valid driving license. (Special);
• Basic training in plant & equipment operations and maintenance;
• Must have basic understanding of the plant/equipment;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an operator (backhoe loader option);
• Basic first Aid training experience /certificate will be an added advantage;
• Having a certificate with the National Youth Service will be an added advantage.

1. COOK I: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:           Three (3) years contract Salary:                            KShs. 20,000/= Duties and responsibilities This will be the entry for the Cooks cadre. An Officer at this level will be on job training and will carry out duties under the supervision of a senior officer. Duties will include:

• Preparing raw foods for cooking;
• Maintaining Cleanliness of the equipment used in production;
• Maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleaning of the kitchen and its surroundings;
• Setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production;
• Alerting the supervisor of any defective equipment;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (plain) with grade C (plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, sales and Service or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;

                                           OR

• Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food Production or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

DEPARTMENT OF DEVOLUTION AND PUBLIC SERVICE22. DIRECTOR – ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE SERVICESTerms of Service:             Permanent and Pensionable Salary:                             Job Group R Salary Scale:                    Kshs. 115,290 x 5,770 – 121,060 x 6,050 – 127,110 x 6,240 – 133,350 x 6,420 – 139,770 x 6,610 – 146,380 x 6,790 – 153,170 p.m.Duties and responsibilities

• Providing security, law and order;
• Promoting peace building and conflict resolution;
• Liaising with relevant departments to control drug abuse and pornography;
• Establishing county policing authority;
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance by any operator/company or individuals sanctioned; directed to do or to refrain from doing an act by the county;
• Supervising on-site inspection of offices, premises and assets;
• Developing an enforcing framework and compliance on revenue collection and protect county government, its resources and personnel;
• Training of enforcement and security officers;
• Conducting staff performance appraisal;
• Preparing monthly and quarterly progress reports;
• Performing any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya in the relevant field;
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in a senior position in the Public service or the Private sector;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results;
• Thorough understanding of the objects of devolution;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Be conversant with Policy formulation and implementation;
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity;
• Be computer literate.

23. DIRECTOR – ADMINSTRATIONTerms of Service:             Permanent and Pensionable Salary:                             Job Group R Salary Scale:                    Kshs. 115,290 x 5,770 – 121,060 x 6,050 – 127,110 x 6,240 – 133,350 x 6,420 – 139,770 x 6,610 – 146,380 x 6,790 – 153,170 p.m.Duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring all government administrative programs are coordinated and implemented effectively in all departments and sub-counties.
• Liaising and/or management of the disaster management task force activities;
• Ensuring that intergovernmental administrative issues are handled properly and in a timely manner;
• Developing and planning for budgets for the administration department;
• Monitoring commitments, expenditure and reimbursements in the department for compliance with approved budgets;
• Supervising of staff in the department for effective work performance;
• Facilitating training and staff development functions for staff in the department;
• Overseeing preparation and control preparation of required departmental reports;
• Analyzing effectiveness of administrative policies, rules and regulations in the county;
• Facilitating the audit of the departmental activities as per agreed audit cycle;
• Communicating any changes to prevailing administration policies to all affected county departments;
• Supervising the implementation of county administrative policies and procedures on day-to-day basis;
• Advising authorized officer (Chief Officer) on delegated powers and ensure they are properly implemented;
• In the absence of the chief officer, represent the department in senior management meetings as required;
• Facilitating the audit of the departmental activities as per agreed audit cycle;
• Administering and control preparation of required departmental reports;
• Supervising implementation of county administrative policies on day-to-day basis;
• Developing policies and plans;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of Public Service;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and delivery of service;
• Exercising of any function and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board or any other Authority.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of bachelor’s degree in administration from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in a senior position in the Public service or the Private sector;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results;
• Thorough understanding of the objects of devolution;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Be conversant with Policy formulation and implementation;
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity;
• Be computer literate.

1. SUB COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS: (5 POSTS)

Terms of Service:              Permanent and Pensionable Salary scale:                     Job Group Q Salary Scale:                    Kshs. 94,850 x 4,750 – 99,600 x 4,980 – 104,580 x 5,220 – 109,800 x 5,490 – 115,290 x 5,770 – 121,060 x 6,050 – 127,110 p.m. The Sub County Administrators will be for the following Sub Counties;

1. Kibwezi East
2. Kibwezi West
3. Kaiti
4. Kilome
5. Makueni

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the Sub-County unit;
• Developing policies and plans;
• Ensuring effective service delivery.
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of Public Service;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and delivery of service;
• Exercising of any function and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board or any other Authority.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya preferably Social Sciences and a post graduate qualification in management or public administration;
• A master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have a working experience of not less than 5 years in middle level management/ administration;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County development objectives and Vision 2030;

1. WARD ADMINISTRATORS: (4 POSTS)

Terms of Service:             Permanent and Pensionable Salary:                              Job Group N Salary Scale:                    Kshs. 51,660 x 2,570 – 54,230 x 2,740 – 56,970 x 2,890 – 59,860 x 3,220 – 63,080 x 3,370 – 66,450 x 3,540 – 69,990 p.m.The Ward Administrators will be for the following Sub Counties;

1. Ivingoni/Nzambani
2. Nguumo
3. Kisau/Kiteta
4. Kithungo/Kitundu)

Duties and responsibilities The ward administrator shall be responsible to the sub county administrator for the following;

• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward unit;
• Developing policies and plans;
• Liaising with National Government staff at the Ward level;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Establishing, implementing and monitoring performance management systems;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public service;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and delivery of services;
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board any other Authority.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of the first degree from a university recognized in Kenya preferably Social Sciences with a working experience of not less than 2 years in administration/management; or
• Post-secondary education certificate or diploma and experience of not less than 5 years in community service /development;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

1. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: (1 POST) – ILIMA VILLAGE/SUB WARD

Terms of Service:            Contract Salary:                             Job Group H Duties and responsibilities Reporting to the Ward Administrator, the Officer will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinating general admin functions and service provision in the village;
• Ensuring and coordinating the participation of the village unit in governance;
• Assisting the village unit to develop the administrative capacity for the effective exercise of the functions and powers and participation in governance at the local level;
• Assisting in dissemination and implementation of policies and plans at the village;
• Assisting in developing and implementing activities to empower communities;
• Monitoring and report on infrastructure and public facilities status;
• Facilitating of citizen participation in village councils;
• Mobilizing  citizens to attend public participation events/activities;
• Mobilizing and educate citizens to participate in development projects;
• Preparing monthly and quarterly progress reports;
• Performing any other function delegated by the supervisor;
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the CPSB;

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Post-secondary education Certificate or Diploma and experience of not less than 5 years in community service /development;
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

1. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER I: (1 POST)

Terms of Service:            Permanent and Pensionable Salary:                             Job Group K Salary Scale:                    KSH. 34,260 X 1,550– 35,810 X 1,610 – 37,420 X 1,690 – 39,110 X 1,790 – 40,900 X 1,870 – 42,770 X 1,980 – 44,750 p.m.Duties and responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Verifying information related to recruitment, appointments, transfers and human resource    management information systems;
• Implementing human resource decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures;
• Collecting and collating data for assessing training needs;
• Preparing training projections;
• Preparing agenda and minutes for Human Resource Advisory Committee.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration or Education from a recognized Institution;
• Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Possession of Certified Public Secretary (CPS) qualification will be an added advantage
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Human Resource Management and Development Officer II or its equivalent for a minimum period of one (1) year or a two years’ experience in a busy public HRM/D department;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

HOW TO APPLY Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to; The Secretary/CEOMakueni County Public Service BoardP.O. Box 49 – 90300MAKUENI Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before Thursday,16^th February, 2018.NOTE:

1. Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain clearance from the following Institutions;

• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity cards, Certificates and Testimonials at the interview.
3. The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
4. Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.

Secretary/CEOMAKUENI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD