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Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the
County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the
following vacant positions.

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
1) POSITION: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT – JOB GROUP
CPSB 04/‘Q’ (1 POST)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 99,900 x 5,010 – 104,910 x 5,240 – 110,150 x 5,550 –115,650 x 5,780 – 121,430 x 6,070
– 127,500 x 6,370 – 133,870p.m.
Terms of Service: Three (3) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Reporting to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, County Public Service Board.
Duties and Responsibilities.
The Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Development will be in charge of coordination of Human Resource function. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. Perform a leading role in policy formulation for the smooth running of the Board;
ii. Organize and coordinate Board and Committee meetings;
iii. Provide secretarial services to the Board and Committees;
iv. Prepare Board programs and activities;
v. Prepare periodic and ad–hoc reports for the Board;
vi. Oversee Implementation of County Human Resource policies, guidelines and Organizational
Structures and Staff Establishment in the County Public Service;
vii. Lead in execution of Human Resource functions which include human resource planning, recruitment
& selection, performance management, discipline, Training, staff welfare, and staff development;
viii. Develop staffing norms, organization culture and modeling for optimal use of human resource;
ix. Advise the Secretary/CEO and Board Committees on human resource matters;
x. Initiate and coordinate research on market labour trends and develop strategies for best practices in
human resource management and development;
xi. Spearhead preparation and review of Schemes of Service and career progression guidelines;
xii. Support the Secretary to action Board Decisions and attending County strategic meetings; and
xiii. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:–
i. Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Job Group ‘P’ for a minimum
period of three (3) years in the Public Service;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Business
Administration, Education, Sociology, Law, Political Science/ Government, Anthropology or any other
relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Human resource planning, Human resource
Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Public Administration or its
equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;

iv. Have Certificate of Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
v. Current Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya in good
standing or an equivalent professional body;
vi. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution will be an
added advantage;
vii. Certified Secretary (CS – K) and in good standing will be an added advantage;
viii. Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in
the general organization and management of Human Resource and a thorough understanding of HR
issues and emerging HRM practices & techniques;
ix. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, principles and development goals
x. Have a clear understanding of the County’s mandate;
xi. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Governance
and Public Service; and
xii. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form.
2. All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
3. ALL Serving Officers in Public Service, MUST clearly indicate: –
 The Officer’s Payroll Number;
 Date of first appointment;
 Date of last promotion to the current grade;
 Substantive designation and Job Group; and
 The Officer’s respective public institution.
4. During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents:
National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; and where applicable; current payslip and
letter of last promotion to the current grade.
5. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
6. The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer.
7. Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
8. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
9. Successfully selected candidates will be required to fulfill the Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on integrity and leadership, before appointment.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website http://www.kakamega.go.ke fill the
Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before Thursday 31st March, 2022 at 11.59 P.M.
N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be
accepted.
Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false
information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.

SECRETARY/CEO, CPSB

https://kakamega.go.ke/jobs-2/

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