Summary
Date Posted: 27th February 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ksh

JOB DETAILS:
County Government of Kericho
Pursuant to Section 5 and 58 of the County Government Act 2012, the County Government of Kericho invites applicants to fill the vacancies of the position of the Chairperson, Members and the Secretary to the Kericho County Public Service Board.
Overall duties and Responsibilities
• Establish and abolish offices in the County.
• Appoint persons to hold or act in the office of the public county offices including the Boards of Cities and Urban areas within the County and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over, and remove, persons holding or acting on those offices as provided for in this part of the act.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to County Assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board.
• Promote in the county public service values and principles referred to in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Advise the County Government on Human Resource Management and Development.
• Advise County Government on implementation and monitoring of national performance management systems in counties.
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission on behalf of the County Government. on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for the county public service employees.
Chairperson of the Board
For appointment to the position of Chairperson of the Board, a candidate must:
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least ten years relevant professional experience, five years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a top management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Possess knowledge of the organization and functions of National and County Government;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals. Policies and Developmental objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030:
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity
• Be a Kenyan citizen.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Chairing meetings of the Board.
• Provide strategic leadership and policy direction for the Board.
• Establishing and abolishing offices in the County Public Service.
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in these positions.
• Promote values and principles spelt out in Articles l0 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of the department.
• Advise County Government on Human Resource Management and Development issues.
• 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.
• Maintain effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of Central and County Government amongst other duties.
Terms of Service -
A Chairperson and Members of the County Public Se ill serve for a non-renewable term of six years and may serve on a part time basis.
The Secretary to the Board shall serve for a non-renewable term of six years.
NB: Applicants must meet values and principles set out in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya and must attach clearance from:
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Credit Reference Bureau (C RB)
• Certificate of Good Conduct (CID)

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Job application procedure
Application letters accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
All applications should be clearly marked "Application for position of Chairperson. Member or Secretary of Kericho County Public Service Board” on the envelope and addressed to;
The Secretary to Kericho County Public Service Board Selection Panel
P.O. Box 112-20200
KERICHO
(For hand delivery drop your application at the Office of the Governor — Reception desk)
NOTE:
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and shall be required to produce original copies of all the required documents.
County Government of Kericho is an equal opportunity employer: Women. Minorities and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Remunerations and other benefits will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
All the applications are to be received on or before Monday 13th March, 2019 at 5 p.m.