County Government of Vihiga Careers

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinating systems analysis, design and programme specifications; 
• Ensuring timely implementation alegtive maintenance of systems
• Develop code, update and maintain software solutions, packages or reports to fulfil user requirements; 
• Maintain applications, debug or enhance cxisting programs to increase 
• operating efficiency or adapt to new requircments; 
• Conduct unit and integration tests for solutions developced; Draft, contribute to instructions or manuals to guide cnd uscrs; 
• Spearhead application changes with version control and making surc that release managemcnt is kept: 
• Coordinate specialist trainings thut relate to supported applications and arcas, study operations and user manuals, requcsts spccialist trainings; 
• Designing local area network (LAN) and Wide arca nctwork (WAN); 
• lntroducing new technology;maintaining links; crcating responsive web applications and templates; 
• Team up with legal and project managers to shape software contracts ensuring contracts address architecture and economic value goals of software systems; 
• Supervise the configuration and deployment of software solutions; 
• Implement program support for computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs; Spearhead such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience 

• Develop code, update and maintain software solutions, packages or reports to fulfil user requirements; 
• Maintain applications, debug or enhance cxisting programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requircments; 
• Conduct unit and integration tests for solutions developced; Draft, contribute to instructions or manuals to guide cnd uscrs; 
• Spearhead application changes with version control and making surc that release managemcnt is kept: 
• Coordinate specialist trainings thut relate to supported applications and arcas, study operations and user manuals, requcsts spccialist trainings; 
• Designing local area network (LAN) and Wide arca nctwork (WAN); 
• lntroducing new technology;maintaining links; crcating responsive web applications and templates; 
• Team up with legal and project managers to shape software contracts 
• ensuring contracts address architecture and economic value goals of software systems; 
• Supervise the configuration and deployment of software solutions; 
• Implement program support for computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs; Spearhead such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job. 
• A degree in any of the following fields; Computer science/ Information Communication Technology or Electronics/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution 
• A Higher Diploma in Computer Science; Information Communication Technology, Management of Information Systems, Software Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution; Proficiency in Database Management 
• Experience with a variety of programming languages. Have exposure in integration of business, mobile money payments, user interfacing and deployment of ERP systems; 
• Attended a strategic leadership development programme or supervisory or management course lasting not less than 4 weeks; Membership to a relevant professional body; 
• Demonstrated a high degree of competence in identifying, designing and monitoring information technology projects; 
• Experience in a busy corporate organization with over 9 years with proven support for HR department angIes business departments. At least three (3) years' of working experience in applications development and database operations

All applicants Must fulfill Chapter six of the constitution requirement
Salary Scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to these positions will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
and other recognized CBAs as applicable.
Terms of Service : All the above posts shall be on a three (3) year contract term renewable based on satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and
current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 13th day of June, 2023
SECRETARY/CEO VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI.  

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have

• Bachelors' degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Management, 
• Industrial Relations, Public/Business Administration, Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and 
• Masters' degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Management, 
• Industrial Relations, Public/Business Administration, Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and 
• Membership to the relevant professional body (|HRM) 
• Attended a Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; 
• Served as a Chief Human Resource Management OfficerI for a minimun period of three (3) years with at least 3 years' experience in payroll Management. 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

All applicants Must fulfill Chapter six of the constitution requirement
Salary Scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to these positions will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
and other recognized CBAs as applicable.
Terms of Service : All the above posts shall be on a three (3) year contract term renewable based on satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and
current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 13th day of June, 2023
SECRETARY/CEO VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI.  

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors' degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Public/Business Administration, Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution 
• Masters' degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Public/Business Administration, Government or any other' relevant qualification from a recognized institution 
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) 
• Served as an Assistant Director of Human Resource Management for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of human resources and a thorough understanding of the human resource management policies, regulations and employee relations, Labour Laws and other statutes that impact on the human resource; 
• The officer will co-ordinate, direct and control payroll preparation, processing and ensuring proper payroll administration. 
• Be familiar with the Government policies and regulations relating to human resources management. 

All applicants Must fulfill Chapter six of the constitution requirement
Salary Scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to these positions will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
and other recognized CBAs as applicable.
Terms of Service : All the above posts shall be on a three (3) year contract term renewable based on satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and
current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 13th day of June, 2023
SECRETARY/CEO VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI.

Reporting to the County Director of Medical Services and Public Health 

Supervisory responsibilities to: 

• All Clinical and Rehabilitative sectional heads in the County Referral  Hospital. 
• Will be responsible for all the operations and day-to-day running of the  County Referral Hospital 

Minimum Qualifications; 

• Must have a first degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Dentistry. 
• Master's degree in a relevant field is an added advantage. 
• Must be registered with relevant regulatory bodies with a valid practicing  license. 
• Must have demonstrated leadership and good performance in the  previous assignments 
• At least 7 years of experience in Health management. 
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4)  weeks from a recognized institution 
• Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution. 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before Tuesday 9th day of May, 2023

SECRETARY/CEO,
Vihiga County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 880-50300,
Maragoli

The Orthopedic Surgeon's job exists to activate and provide specialized orthopedic services, research and training in the hospital. The surgeon will be charged with responsibility of developing and strengthening the orthopedic and trauma department

Duties and Responsibilities. 

• Provide orthopedic surgical services and services delivery in the  orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital ensuring that they meet the  expected standards and compliance in the hospital. 
• Provide specialized orthopedic services to both inpatient and outpatient 
•  Coordinate orthopedic surgery referral services within and without the  hospital according to the orthopedic surgery services needs in  collaboration with other hospital sections and units and within the  framework of the hospital and national referral policies. 
• Provide medical research and training within the orthopedic unit of the hospital through relevant accreditation bodies. 
• Carrying out clinical audit, forensic and disability assessment 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery certificate from a  recognized institution. 
• Master of Medicine degree recognized by KMPDC. 
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council KMPDC. 
• Specialist certificate from KMPDC. 
• Valid Practice License. 
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• At least one (1) year of working experience as an Orthopedic Surgeon  in a reputable hospital.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before Tuesday 9th day of May, 2023

SECRETARY/CEO,
Vihiga County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 880-50300,
Maragoli

Qualifications and Experience 

• Satisfies the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution; 
• Is not a state or public officer; 
• Has not at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for  election as
  
• A member of parliament or of County Assembly; or
• member of the governing political party
• Is or as at any time been, a candidate for election as a Member of Parliament or of a County assembly; 
• Is, or has at any time been the holder of an office in any political organization
• that sponsors or otherwise supports or has at any time sponsored or
• otherwise supported a candidate for election as a member of parliament or of a County Assembly.
• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have a working experience of not less than five (5) years;
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant  professional code of conduct; 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Establish and abolish offices in the county public service;
• Appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in  the Boards of cities and urban areas within the county and to confirm  appointments;
• Exercise disciplinary control over, and remove, persons holding or acting in those  offices as provided for under this Part;
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of  the functions of the Board;
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in  Articles 10 and 232;
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and  principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 are complied with in the county public  service;
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and  budgeting for personnel emoluments in counties;
• Advise the county government on human resource management and  development;
• Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national  performance management system in counties;
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf  of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for  county public service employees.

Method of Application

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR BOTH POSTS 

• Terms of Service: Six (6) years Non –Renewable Contract. 
• Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

The applicants MUST attach the following copies of documents on the application letter: -

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), 
• A Certified copy of National Identity (ID) Card or Valid Passport
• Certified copies of relevant Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials.
• Certified copies of Registration Certificate from the relevant professional bodies  (where applicable),
• Certified Copies of Practicing License from the relevant Regulatory Body (where  applicable),
• Mandatory Additional requirements (Chapter VI documents of the constitution  of Kenya 2010),
• VALID Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal  Investigations (DCI)
• VALID Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Clearance Certificate
• VALID Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Self-Declaration Form
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications and any other  supporting documents to the undersigned or hand deliver to the Office of the County  Secretary, Vihiga County Government headquarters, ground floor on or before  21st April, 2023, latest 5:00 p.m.
All applications should be in a plain and sealed envelope marked “Application for the position of Secretary/CEO of County Public Service Board “or “Application for Member of County Public Service Board” (as the case may be) on the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman 
Selection Panel 
Office of the Governor 
County Government of Vihiga 
P.O. BOX344 - 50300 
MARAGOLI, KENYA 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Satisfies the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution; 
• Is not a state or public officer; 
• Has not at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for  election as
  
• A member of parliament or of County Assembly; or
• member of the governing political party
• Is or as at any time been, a candidate for election as a Member of Parliament or of a County assembly; 
• Is, or has at any time been the holder of an office in any political organization
• that sponsors or otherwise supports or has at any time sponsored or
• otherwise supported a candidate for election as a member of parliament or of a County Assembly.
• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have a working experience of not less than five (5) years;
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant  professional code of conduct; and
• MUST be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Establish and abolish offices in the county public service;
• Appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in  the Boards of cities and urban areas within the county and to confirm  appointments;
• Exercise disciplinary control over, and remove, persons holding or acting in those  offices as provided for under this Part;
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board;
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232;
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 are complied with in the county public  service;
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in counties;
• Advise the county government on human resource management and  development;
• Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in counties;
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf  of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for  county public service employee

Method of Application

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR BOTH POSTS 

• Terms of Service: Six (6) years Non –Renewable Contract. 
• Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

The applicants MUST attach the following copies of documents on the application letter: -

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), 
• A Certified copy of National Identity (ID) Card or Valid Passport
• Certified copies of relevant Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials.
• Certified copies of Registration Certificate from the relevant professional bodies  (where applicable),
• Certified Copies of Practicing License from the relevant Regulatory Body (where  applicable),
• Mandatory Additional requirements (Chapter VI documents of the constitution  of Kenya 2010),
• VALID Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal  Investigations (DCI)
• VALID Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Clearance Certificate
• VALID Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Self-Declaration Form
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications and any other  supporting documents to the undersigned or hand deliver to the Office of the County  Secretary, Vihiga County Government headquarters, ground floor on or before  21st April, 2023, latest 5:00 p.m.
All applications should be in a plain and sealed envelope marked “Application for the position of Secretary/CEO of County Public Service Board “or “Application for Member of County Public Service Board” (as the case may be) on the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman 
Selection Panel 
Office of the Governor 
County Government of Vihiga 
P.O. BOX344 - 50300 
MARAGOLI, KENYA 

Supervisory responsibilities to: 

• Deputy Director Medical Services. 
• Deputy Director Public Health and Sanitation. 
• Deputy Director Administration, Human Resource and Finance. 

Minimum Qualifications; 

• Must have a first degree in health sciences 
• Must have a Master's Degree in a health related field. 
• Must be registered with relevant regulatory bodies and have a valid practicing license. 
• Must have demonstrated leadership and good performance in the previous assignments. 
• At least 10 years of experience in Health management position. 
• Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution. 
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from the Kenya School off Government will be an added advantage

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 20th day of February,2023.

Secretary/CEO,
Vihiga County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 880-50300,
Maragoli

Please take note that;

• County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer. 
• Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Please be informed that Vihiga County Public Service Board 

DOES NOT USE AGENTS nor CHARGE ANY FEE for its services.
ONLY Short listed candidates will be contacted and they shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, 
Academic and Professional certificates, Transcripts and Clearance certificates (Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct), Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Credit Reference Bureau, Clearance certificate from Commission for University Education (for holders of degrees from foreign Universities) and any other relevant documents during interviews 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Development and implementation of Enforcement and security practices and strategies
• Planning, coordination and administration of County security service division 
• Implement, monitor and evaluate Training and development programmes for enforcement officers
• Carrying out risk and audit assessment for the County Government security systems.
• Liaise with relevant security service agencies, attend senior security personnel meetings, advising the respective authority on mitigation measures;
• Manage and supervise security service function including welfare and discipline of County enforcement staff
• Coordination of related work on enforcement and security matters and prepares reports for consideration by the County Government Enforcement and Security Advisory Committee
• Enforcement of County laws and regulations 
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 
• Performing and other duties assigned from time to time

Requirements for appointment 

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology or any other related Social Science from a recognized University.
• Have served for a period of at least ten (10) years in a relevant and comparable field in the Public Service, three years of which must have been in a senior management position on Kenya Police Service, Prisons Service or Kenya Defense Force at a Rank of Senior Management and above;
• Leadership course from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate high integrity, good communication skills, interpersonal relationship and be a team player;
• Meet the requirement prescribed in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 20th day of February,2023.

Secretary/CEO,
Vihiga County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 880-50300,
Maragoli

Please take note that;

• County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer. 
• Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Please be informed that Vihiga County Public Service Board 

DOES NOT USE AGENTS nor CHARGE ANY FEE for its services.
ONLY Short listed candidates will be contacted and they shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, 
Academic and Professional certificates, Transcripts and Clearance certificates (Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct), Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Credit Reference Bureau, Clearance certificate from Commission for University Education (for holders of degrees from foreign Universities) and any other relevant documents during interviews