Busia County Government Jobs: County Public Service Board Chairperson, Members and Secretary

The Republic of Kenya
 

County Government of Busia
 

Office of the Governor
 

Vacancies
 

County Public Service Board
 

Busia County is one of the 47 counties established under Article 176 of the Constitution and the First Schedule to the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
 

Article 235 of the Constitution provides for the staffing of County Governments and Section 57 of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012 establishes the County Public Service Board.
 

The duties and responsibilities of the County Public Service Board include the following:

1. Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service.
2. Appoint persons to hold or act in the office of County Public Service including in the Boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
3. Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under the law.
4. Prepare regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board.
5. Promote in the County Public Service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
6. Evaluate and report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied with in the County Public Service;
7. Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated Human Resource Planning and Budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
8. Advise the County Government on Human Resource Management and Development;
9. Advise County Government on implementation and monitoring of the National Performance Management system in the County.
10. 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.

In accordance with the above provisions, the Office of the Governor Busia County, announces the following vacancies in the County Public Service Board to serve for a non-renewable term of six (6) years.

1. Chairperson, County Public Service Board 

1 Post
 

Requirements and Competencies:
 

For appointment to this position, the person should:

1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
2. Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
3. Have a working experience of not less than ten years in Administration and Management.
4. Demonstrate experience in Human Resource Management.
5. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
6. Understand the diversity within the County.
7. Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
8. Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
9. Be a team player.

NB: Masters Degree in a relevant field and computer literacy will be an added advantage.
 

2. Member, County Public Service Board 

5 Posts
 

Requirements and Competencies:
 

For appointment to this position, the person should:

1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
2. Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
3. Have a relevant working experience of not less than ten years in the relevant field.
4. Demonstrate experience in Human Resource Management and Administration.
5. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
6. Understand the diversity within the County.
7. Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
8. Be a team player.

NB: Masters Degree in a relevant field and computer literacy will be an added advantage
 

3. Secretary, County Public Service Board

1 Post

Requirements and Competencies:
 

For appointment to this position, the person should:

1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
2. Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
3. Have a working experience of not less than five years.
4. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
5. Understand the diversity within the County
6. Be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
7. Be visionary and a strategic thinker.
8. Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
9. Be a team player.

NB: Masters Degree in a relevant field and computer literacy will be an added advantage
 

How to Apply
 

Application letters accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents should be addressed to:
 

Office of the Governor,
Busia County,
P.O. Private Bag, 

Busia.
 

Sent by post or hand delivered to the Office of the Governor, Busia County, at the Busia Town Hall, so as to reach the Interim County Secretary on or before Monday 15th April 2013.

Note: – Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
 

Interested applicants are expected to get clearance from:

• Criminal Investigation Department (certificate of good conduct)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Kenya Revenue Authority.

Remuneration and benefits for the above posts will be set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission County Government of Busia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.