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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF THARAKA NITHI OFFICE OF THE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD Telephone: 0714 412 460/0789 359 755 P. O. BOX 10-60406 Email: [email protected] KATHWANA DATE: 4 th December, 2017 VACANCIES Tharaka Nithi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions as per Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act no. 17 of 2012. VACANCIES IN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SANITATION 1. SENOIR MEDICAL SPECIALIST I/COUNTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH: JG ‘Q’ (One Post) a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities i. Coordination of complex and advanced clinical patient management in Health & Sanitation Department ii. Management of all Subsectors in Health & Sanitation iii. Coordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel iv. Direct & Manage all health facilities/hospitals in the County v. Developing intervention activities or programmes for management of deceases and conditions vi. Developing Implementing medical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and protocols

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF THARAKA NITHI

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD Telephone: 0714 412 460/0789 359 755 P. O. BOX 10-60406

Email: [email protected] KATHWANA

DATE: 4th December, 2017

VACANCIES

Tharaka Nithi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and

qualified persons to fill the following positions as per Article 176 of the

Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act no. 17 of 2012.

VACANCIES IN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SANITATION

1. SENOIR MEDICAL SPECIALIST I/COUNTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH: JG

‘Q’ (One Post)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Coordination of complex and advanced clinical patient

management in Health & Sanitation Department

ii. Management of all Subsectors in Health & Sanitation

iii. Coordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health

personnel

iv. Direct & Manage all health facilities/hospitals in the County

v. Developing intervention activities or programmes for

management of deceases and conditions

vi. Developing Implementing medical Standard Operating

Procedures (SOP’s) and protocols

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vii. Developing training curricular and syllabi in collaboration with

training institutions

viii. Coordinating emergency response and clinical care

ix. Managing health information systems

x. Carrying out health surveys and research

xi. Monitoring the provision of forensic and medico – legal services

b) Requirements for Appointment

i. Served as Medical Specialist I for a minimum period of five (5) years

ii. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B. Ch. B) degree from

an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

iii. Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Medicine, anesthesia,

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dermatology, Ear, Nose & Throat,

Otorhinolaryngology, family medicine, general Surgery, Geriatrics,

Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and

Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic

surgery Pediatrics and child health, Palliative Medicine, pathology,

Plastic and reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health,

Radiology, Health systems management, Health Economics, Health

informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health Policy, Public Health

Microbiology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized

by Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board

iv. Certificate of registration by Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board

v. Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board

vi. Certificate in computer Applications from a recognized institution and

vii. Has demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability

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2. SENIOR MEDICAL SPECIALIST II/OPTHALMOLOGIST JG ‘Q’ (One

Position)

a) Duties and Responsibilities

i. Performing complex and advanced clinical patient management in the

area of ophthalmology

ii. Coordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel

iii. Managing health stores including essential medicines and/or plant &

equipment,

iv. Managing larger facilities/hospitals

v. Developing intervention activities or programmes for management of

deceases and conditions

vi. Developing medical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and protocols

vii. Developing training curricular and syllabi in collaboration with training

institution

viii. Coordinating emergency response and clinical care

ix. Managing health information systems

x. Carrying out health surveys and research

xi. Monitoring the provision of forensic and medico – legal services

Requirements for Appointment

i. Served as Medical Specialist (Ophthalmology) for a minimum period of

five (5) years

ii. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B. Ch. B) degree from

an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

iii. Master’s Degree in Ophthalmology or equivalent from an institution

recognized by Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board

iv. Certificate of registration by Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board

v. Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board

vi. Certificate in computer Applications from a recognized institution and

vii. Has demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability

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3. SENOIR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PHARMACEUATICAL

SERVICES/COUNTY PHARMACIST JG ‘Q’ (One position)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Coordinating pharmaceutical services in all county health facilities

ii. Coordinating county medicine and therapeutics committees activities

in the county health facilities

iii. Developing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for

all Pharmaceutical services in the County

iv. Conducting research on medicine utilization in the County

v. Providing continuous professional development education to

pharmacists in the county

vi. Evaluating the appropriateness of the donated medical supplies

vii. Maintaining pharmaceutical inventories in the county Health

facilities

viii. Providing medical information in preparation of patient drug

management therapies

ix. Coordinating preparation of annual work plan as related to

pharmaceutical services

b) Requirements for the Post

i. Must have served in the grade of Assistant Director/ pharmaceutical

specialist II for a minimum period of three (3) years

ii. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) from an Institution recognized by

Pharmacy & Poisons Board

iii. Masters in any Specialized field of Pharmacy as recognized by

Pharmacy & Poisons Board

iv. Certificate of registration from Pharmacy & Poisons Board

v. Valid Practicing license from Pharmacy & Poisons Board

vi. Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution

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VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ROADS, PUBLIC WORKS AND

INFRASTRUCTURE

1. ASSISTANT ENGINEER (ROADS) JG ‘K’ (One Post)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Preliminary design of roads

ii. Supervision of roads Construction

iii. Maintenance of classified & unclassified roads in the County

b) Requirements for Appointment in this Position

i. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University in

Kenya

ii. Be registered by Engineers registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate

Engineer

2. TRANSPORT OFFICER JG ‘K’ (One Post)

a) Specific Roles and Duties

i. General management of all County motor vehicles

ii. Keep day to day records of all vehicles showing full status

iii. Assignment of vehicles to departments and drivers

iv. Supervision of drivers and usage of vehicles

v. Ensure drivers put up to the expected code of ethics

vi. In charge of vehicle maintenance, upkeep repairs and fueling

vii. Ensuring all vehicles are insured and are in good condition at all times

viii. Ensure all vehicles are insured and are in full compliance with motor

vehicle regulations both legislative and security requirements including

insurance for the vehicle and the users

ix. Liaise with the department of transport, works and infrastructure for the

maintenance of vehicles and to organize proficiency & suitability tests for

drivers

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b) Requirements for the Post

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Public Administration

Business Administration, Transport and Logistics Management or their

equivalent qualification & from a recognized institution;

3. INSPECTOR – ROADS JG ‘H’ (3 Posts)

a) Specific Duties and responsibilities

i. Supervising and controlling of all roads works in a constituency as

assigned

ii. Assisting in selection and location of suitable materials for road

works

iii. Preparing and maintaining master rolls, pay sheets, stores ledger,

tools and plant ledgers, log sheets & tickets, daily activity cards

and any other record and;

iv. Preparing work programmes in liaison with Sub- County works

Officers

b) Requirements for the Posts

i. A diploma in civil Engineering from a recognized institution

ii. Any past experience in road inspection will be an added

advantage

VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, PHYSICAL PLANNING AND

ENVIRONMENT

1. SENOIR SUPERITENDING GEOLOGIST JG ‘L’ (One Post)

a) Specific Duties and responsibilities

i. Overseeing and reviewing geological exploration for geo – energy

resources

ii. Planning and budgeting of geological exploration activities in the County

iii. Monitoring and evaluating geological exploration activities in the County

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iv. Coordinating development of geo- energy resources contract

specifications

v. Overseeing conformity with legislation and statutes to geological

exploration activities in geo-energy resources

vi. Coordinating preparation of environmental Impact assessment reports

for all geo-sector projects

b) Requirements for the Position

i. Served for a minimum of three (3) years as Superintending Geologist I or

comparable and relevant position in public service

ii. Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Geology, Engineering

geology, physics, geophysics, geoscience, environmental geology or

equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution

iii. Registered with geologists registration Board of Kenya and a member of

Geological Society of Kenya

VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC

PLANNING

1. DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES, JOB GROUP ‘R’: (One Post)

a) Duties and Responsibilities

i. Planning, organizing, coordinating and administration of all accounting

activities within the accounting unit;

ii. Acting as liaison officer between the accounting unit and the County

Executive Committee Member (C.E.C.M) for finance and Economic

Planning

iii. Provision of advisory services to the Accounting Officers (Chief Officers)

and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters in an

accounting unit;

iv. Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial

regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;

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v. Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to

enhance internal controls established through normal treasury

regulations and procedures;

vi. Provision of quality and timely accounting services in the accounting unit

including maintenance of accurate accounting records and preparation

of management and statutory financial reports

vii. Ensuring conformity to the law; participate fully in departmental/ Unit

committees’ especially tender, planning, audit, training, etc.;

viii. Authorizing payments, sign cheques, identify suitable cheques

signatories and set limits as appropriate;

ix. Maintain an inventory on all bank accounts in the accounting unit and

their approved signatories including departments and units;

x. Ensuring safe custody of government assets and records; attending

County Assembly Public Accounts Committee hearings; and

xi. Supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts staff in

the Unit

(d) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

i. Relevant working experience of ten (10) years in the Accounting, Audit or

Financial field

ii. Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Accountant General, Job Group

‘Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a

minimum period of three (3) years.

iii. Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its

recognized equivalent.

iv. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Accounting, Finance,

Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent

qualification from an approved institution.

v. Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya

(ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).

vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Other key Competencies required for the post

i. High degree of professional competence and administrative capability

required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of the

accounting function;

ii. Personal integrity - a strong commitment to openness, honesty and

inclusiveness demonstrating tolerance and a capacity to inspire trust in

others;

iii. Personal responsibility - the willingness to accept responsibility for own

actions and outcomes.

iv. Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and

the ability to translate them to the accounting function.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTERNAL AUDIT, JOB GROUP ‘Q’: (One

Post)

a) Duties and Responsibilities

i. Planning, organizing, coordinating and administration of all internal

Audit activities across departments & units;

ii. Carry out periodic Audits of the Across Department and give directions

on the best practices as per Public Financial Management policies &

Procedures

iii. Provision of advisory services to the Accounting Officers (Chief Officers)

and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters in an

accounting unit;

iv. Ensuring total compliance with financial regulations and procedures,

treasury circulars, letters and instructions and adherence to

supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal

controls established through normal treasury regulations and

procedures;

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v. Provision of quality and timely accounting services in the accounting unit

including maintenance of accurate accounting records and preparation

of management and statutory financial reports

vi. Ensuring conformity to the law; participate fully in departmental/ Unit

committees’ especially tender, planning and budgeting;

(b) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

vii. Relevant working experience of ten (10) years in the Accounting, Audit or

Financial field

viii. Served in the grade of Principal Auditor, Job Group ‘P’ or in a

comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum

period of three (3) years.

ix. Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its

recognized equivalent.

x. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Accounting, Finance,

Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent

qualification from an approved institution.

xi. Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya

(ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).

xii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Other key Competencies required for the post

v. High degree of professional competence and administrative capability

required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of the

auditing function;

vi. Personal integrity - a strong commitment to openness, honesty and

inclusiveness demonstrating tolerance and a capacity to inspire trust in

others;

vii. Personal responsibility - the willingness to accept responsibility for own

actions and outcomes.

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Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the

ability to translate them to the accounting function

2. DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, JP `R' (One

post)

a) Duties and Responsibilities

i. Analyzing Supply Chain Management structures and system's;

determining and proposing methods and strategies of handling the

Supply Chain Management function;

ii. Initiating and developing Supply Chain Management policies; and

performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing

environment and technology

iii. Coordinate development of strategic plans for the Directorate of

Supply Chain Management

iv. Implementation of Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act; 2015

and other statues, rules and regulations and ensuring adherence to

the laid down procedures, rules and regulations;

v. Analyzing the impact of Supply Chain Management policies, rules and

regulations;

vi. Advising the Accounting Officer on Supply Chain Management

matters,

vii. Ensuring high professional Supply Chain Management standard

assisting in procurement planning and budget preparation;

viii. Advising the county Government on Supply Chain Management

matters, and

ix. Interpreting of other laws and statutes that relates to Supply Chain

Management

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b) Requirements for Appointment.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

i. Served in the grade, of Assistant Director/Supply- “Chain

Management Services or in a comparable and relevant position 'in

the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii. A Diploma in Supplies 'Management or its approved equivalent from

a recognized. Institution;

iii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following:- Commerce, Business

Administration, Economics, Procurement and Supply Management,

Marketing' or their equivalent qualification &from a recognized

institution;

iv. A Master’s Degree in 'any of the following:- Procurement and Supply

Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics and

Supply Chain Management or any other relevant field from a

recognized institution

v. Member of a recognized SCM professional body

3. DEPUTY DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES (IFMIS)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Co-ordinate preparation of statutory financial reports for the county

ii. Requisition for funds on behalf of the county

iii. To prepare expenditure returns and submit them to the controller of

budget’s office as and when required

iv. To be in charge of employee capacity building in matters related to

Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS)

v. To ensure smooth running of the county treasury

vi. Assist the county in developing capacity for efficient, effective and

transparent financial management

b) Requirements for Appointment

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i. Should hold a Bachelor of Commerce Accounting or Finance Option

from a recognized University.

ii. Should have Oracle certifications in at least two financial modules.

iii. A Master’s degree in Finance will be an added advantage

iv. Should have knowledge and experience in public service/devolved

system of governance

v. Should have experience in Integrated Financial Management Information

System(IFMIS)

vi. Should be an Oracle Certified Implementation Specialist and

demonstrate prior experience in an implementation/support project

VACANCIES IN DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVE

DEVELOPMENT

1. DIRECTOR COUNTY REVENUE JG ‘Q’ (One Post)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Coordinating Revenue Services in the County

ii. determining and proposing best practices, methods and strategies of

improving the revenue function;

iii. Initiating and developing revenue collection improvement policies; and

performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing

business environment and technology

iv. Ensuring the all Revenue arms and stakeholders adhere to laid down

policies and procedure of revenue management/Ensure total compliance

as laid down in Public Financial Management Procedure and standards

v. Analyzing and interpreting the County By laws that govern and regulate

revenue generation activities in the county, rules and regulations;

vi. Ensuring high professional revenue management standard are adhered

to at all times

vii. Organize timely audit of revenue collections and institute best revenue

standards

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viii. Advising the county Government on Revenue collection matters, and

ix. Interpreting of other laws and statutes that relates to Revenue

management in the County

b) Requirements for Appointment.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

i. Served in the grade, of Assistant Director/Revenue services or in a

comparable and relevant position 'in the Public Service for a minimum

period of three (3) years;

ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following:- Commerce/Accounting

Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing' or

their equivalent qualification &from a recognized institution;

iii. A Master’s Degree in 'any of the following:- Business Administration,

Commerce, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant field from a

recognized institution

iv. Holder of Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K)

v. Demonstrates merit in performance of duties

2. DIRECTOR COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT JG ‘R’ (One Post)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Provide technical Advice in the area of Specialization in the county

ii. Organize collection and analysis of data for policy formulation in

the area of cooperative development

iii. Enforcing and ensuring total compliance with cooperative

legislation in the county

iv. Carrying out market research and disseminating findings to

stakeholders

v. Promoting value addition and processing within the County

vi. Conducting cooperative banking inspections in the county

vii. Undertaking cooperative risk assessment in the county and

providing advisory on cooperative development

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viii. Mapping cooperative opportunities in the county

ix. Preparing and evaluating cooperative activities and trends for

promoting cooperative movement in the counties

x. Creating cooperative development linking with other counties and

even promotion of international cooperative development linkages

b) Requirements for Appointment

i. Served for a cumulative period of not less than nine (9) years in

cooperative development three of which must be grade of Principal

Cooperative Officer

ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce,

Business Administration/Management, Agriculture Economics,

Economics, Statistics, Sociology, Cooperative Management,

Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, Management &

Organizational Development from a recognized University in Kenya

iii. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Cooperative

management, Cooperative Auditing, Marketing, Internal Auditing of

Finance from a recognized institution

OR

iv. Certified Public Secretary Part III (CPS K) or Certified Public

Accountant Part III (CPA K)

v. Demonstrate administrative ability and professional Competence

N.B. Possession of a relevant Master’s Degree from a recognized institution

will be considered an added advantage

3. REVENUE OFFICERS JG ‘J’ (Five Posts)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Coordinate Revenue Activities in the designated Sub – Counties

ii. Ensure adherence to the laid down policies and procedures of

revenue management in the County

iii. Ensure there is continuous improvement of revenue collections

and maintenance of the set revenue standards

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iv. Appraise the revenue collection system as per their sub Counties

and suggest the best approaches to better the revenue collection

v. Ensure there is total integrity in the sub county by continuously

carrying out audit and record checks

vi. Maintenance of Sub County Revenue Records and accountable

documents

vii. Supervise the revenue collectors and enforcement officers who are

serving in their area of jurisdiction

b) Requirement for Appointment

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Commerce, Business

Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing' or their

equivalent qualification & from a recognized institution;

OR

Certified Public Accountant (CPA II)

4. TRADE DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS JG ‘J’ (Three Posts)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Facilitating trade promotion activities within and outside the

County

ii. Undertaking market survey, profiling and market intelligence

surveys for intra – county and inter-county trade development and

partnerships

iii. Providing consultancy and extension services on trade issues

iv. Participating in the initial drafting of county trade development

policies

v. Assisting in drafting of trade agreements

vi. Responding to public complaints or customer care issues related to

trade in the county

vii. Monitoring and analyzing trade practices within and outside the

county

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b) Requirements for Appointment

i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Marketing,

Business Administration, Business Management,

Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/ Business

relations or an equivalent from a recognized institution

5. REVENUE INSPECTORS JG ‘H’ (Five Posts)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Offer enforcement support to the Revenue Officers in the designated Sub

– Counties

ii. Do spot checks to revenue collection points and markets

iii. Ensure there is total integrity in the sub county by continuously

educating the general Public on the benefits of revenue

iv. Do impromptu record checks and rapid checks on revenue collection

records (Inspection of revenue collection)

v. Ensure safety of the officers working in the Sub - County

b) Requirement for Appointment

i. Diploma in any of the following; Business management, Business

Administration, Public Administration, Records Management or any other

relevant qualification from recognized institution

N.B. A County Council Inspectorate or enforcement related certificate will be

strongly considered

VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY SECRETARY

1. SUB – COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS JG ‘Q’ (Two Posts)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Ensuring service delivery in their area of jurisdiction

ii. Facilitating mobilization and ensuring prudent use of resources

iii. Facilitating citizens participation in development of policies, plans and

delivery of services in their area of jurisdiction

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iv. Facilitating inter and Intra governmental relations and conflict

resolution

v. Overseeing custody of government assets in their area of jurisdiction

vi. Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of governance

vii. Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements

in their area of jurisdiction

viii. Identifying development projects in their area of jurisdiction

ix. Disseminating information to the public and providing linkage between

County Office and the Community

b) Requirement for Appointment

i. Served in the grade of Assistant Director Administration Services or

Deputy Sub – County Administrator for a minimum period of three (3)

years or a comparable and relevant position in public Service

ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public

Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community

Development or any other Social Science degree from a recognized

institution

iii. Advanced diploma in public administration or equivalent from a

recognized institution

iv. Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence

and results

4. PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER SERVICES (JG P): (Two Posts)

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Undertake research on assigned legal issues

ii. Analyzing research date and compiling reports

iii. Preparing legal documents and instruments

iv. Preparing Legal opinions and legal drafts

v. Coordinating stakeholder consultations

vi. Undertaking Law reviews

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vii. Ensuring Compliance with regional, national and international

Instruments

viii. Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance,

ethics and integrity

ix. Advising departments on Legal policy issues

b) Requirements for the Post

i. Served in the grade of Senior Legal officer or a comparable position for a

minimum period of three (3) years

ii. Bachelor of Law (L.L.B) from a recognized University

iii. Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from Council of Legal Education

iv. Registered with a professional body

v. Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competency

in work performance

5. FIREMAN/DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICER JG ‘J’: (One Post)

a) Specific Roles and Responsibilities

i. Participate in emergency Planning including fire disasters

management

ii. Ensure that there is sound Disaster preparedness program which

is alert and ready to offer quickest disaster response

iii. Undertake fire safety training and drills in all county

establishments

iv. Ensure emergency fire equipment’s are in place in all County

buildings

v. Ensure total compliance to the Workplace safety standards (OSHA)

vi. Prepare and coordinate the firefighting team and equipment for

quick response to fire disasters in the County

vii. Act as a duty officer as part of 24 hour duty system, responding to

disaster as they may arise

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viii. Raise awareness to the public on disaster management and

preparedness

b) Requirement for Appointment

i. Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management and preparedness or

related field from a recognized institution

A certificate course in firefighting/ fire rescue from a recognized institution will

be an added advantage

VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE,

TOURISM & SPORTS

ASSISTANT ECDE CARE GIVER III JG F (443) POSTS

TERMS: TWO (2) YEARS CONTRACT

a) Specific Responsibilities

i. Facilitate learning in Pre Unit level

ii. Identify children with special needs and provide necessary interventions

iii. Ability to identify, collect, develop, use and store learning resources

iv. Organizing and facilitating play/learning activities to enable children

cope with primary school life

v. Caring and nurturing Spiritual, Moral, Social, Mental and Physical

growth of children

vi. Keeping and maintaining professional records

vii. Ensuring children’s cleanliness, welfare, health, nutrition, safety and

security

viii. Ensuring conducive learning environment

ix. Meeting the learners needs

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b) Requirements for Appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan Citizen

ii. Bea holder of at least certificate in Early Childhood Development and

Education/Montessori from a recognized institution

iii. A Diploma in the relevant field applied for will be an added advantage

iv. Be registered with the TSC

v. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

vi. Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career related to

ECDE of not less than three (3) years

Important Information to All ECDE Care Giver applicants

i. The applications should be two copies: one copy to be submitted to

the secretary BOM of the school you are applying and the other copy

to be submitted to the County Public Service Board Secretary on or

before 19th December 2017

ii. The Board will use County Guidelines in conducting interviews

iii. Applicants shall be required to attach photocopies of their National

Identity Cards, Certificates and Testimonials.

iv. Serving ECDE caregivers currently on contract are highly

ENCOURAGED to re-apply and attach recommendation letters from

their head teachers.

v. Interviews will be conducted at school level by school B.O.M in

collaboration with County Public Service Board in the month of

January, 2018.

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VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER,

IRRIGATION, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES

1. ASSISTANT ENGINEER II JG ‘K’

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Offer technical advice on issues related to domestic water usage

and management

ii. Ensure total compliance with water regulations and other

related guidelines

iii. Assist in formation, training and coordination of domestic water

users management committees in the County

iv. Community mobilization for domestic water connections within

the county

v. Liaise with the relate water management bodies for

improvement of domestic water supply and use

vi. Develop Strategies for sustainable domestic water usage within

communities in Tharaka Nithi County

vii. Assist in development of water related policies, innovative water

marketing and capacity building for better water usage and

management

a) Requirements for Appointment

i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:

Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio system

Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental Engineering,

Environmental and Bio system Engineering, Biochemical and

processing Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering from a

recognized in institution

ii. Registration with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB)

and

iii. Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized

Institution

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2. ASSITANT IRRIGATION ENGINEER: II JG ‘K’

a) Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i. Offer technical advice on issues related to irrigation water usage and

management

ii. Ensure total compliance with irrigation water regulations and other

related guidelines

iii. Assist in formation, training and coordination of irrigation water users

management committees in the County

iv. Community mobilization for Irrigation water connections within the

county

v. Liaise with the relate water management bodies for improvement of

irrigation water supply and use

vi. Develop Strategies for sustainable irrigation water usage within

communities in Tharaka Nithi County

vii. Assist in development of water related policies, innovative water

marketing and capacity building for better irrigation water usage and

management

b) Requirements for Appointment

iv. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:

Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio system

Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental Engineering,

Environmental and Bio system Engineering, Biochemical and

processing Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering from a

recognized in institution

v. Registration with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB)

and

vi. Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized

Institution

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General Guidelines to All Applicants

ALL applicants must meet the Requirements of the Chapter Six (6) of the

Constitution of Kenya (2010)

How to apply

All applications accompanied by a copy of National ID card, detailed CV and

copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials should be submitted in

sealed envelopes clearly marked on the left side the Position and department

applied for to reach on or before 19th December 2017 and addressed to:

THE SECRETARY

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

THARAKA NITHI COUNTY

P.O BOX 10

KATHWANA

Or emailed to [email protected] or hand delivered to THARAKA

NITHI COUNTY Head Quarters Kathwana.

Tharaka Nithi County is an equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity

and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons

with special needs are encouraged to apply.

Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted

candidates shall be contacted.