Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Director Health Management (Family Health and Sanitation)
Ref - V/No. 18/2022

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-
• be serving at the grade of Deputy Director, Health Management Services, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Food Safety, Health Promotion, Dental Surgery, Clinical Medicine or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Health, Health Systems Management, Epidemiology, Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Health Supply Chain, Nursing, Medical Biostatistics, Pharmacy, Mechatronics Engineering, Nutrition and Dietetics, Health Information Management, Administration, Management or equivalent and relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a registration certificate and a valid practicing license from the relevant profession regulatory body; and
• have a thorough understanding of Kenya’s health priorities and strategic interest as well as regional, global health dynamics and global health security and the ability to integrate them into the health sector performance.

NOTE:
• Possession of a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less
• than Six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be considered an added advantage.

Competencies
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Planning and analytical skills;
• Mentoring, couching and leadership skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task;
• Strong communication skills and
• Conflict management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
• overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring and review of policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and strategic plans on prevention and control of diseases;
• providing leadership and oversee management of reproductive health, maternal, new born, child and adolescent health, vaccines and immunization, mental health, nutrition programs, environmental health interventions, control and prevention of trauma and NCDs,
• promoting linkages with national and international bodies including chairing the relevant Interagency Coordinating Committees (ICCs) and Technical Thematic Committee;
• overseeing enforcement of public health laws, proposing review and amendment;
• developing and monitoring the implementation of a framework for surveillance of food, water and environmental contamination and pollution;
• designing and overseeing the response to public health emergencies;
• overseeing implementation of the Kenya Country Action plan for adaptation of public health to climate change;
• facilitating the provision of technical assistant and capacity building to countries;
• identifying and setting research agenda in relation to family health and environmental health and translating research findings to policy and strategies;
• ensuring prudent utilization and accountability of resource allocated to the directorate;
• setting performance targets and monitoring performance for all staff in the directorate; and
• performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director General for Health.

Others
• Basic Salary Scale Ksh.169,140 – Ksh.324,430 p.m. (CSG 4)
• House Allowance: Ksh.84,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.24,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the Civil Service

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Please Note:
• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
• Applications should reach the Commission on or before 4th July, 2022 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time)
Interested and qualified? Go to Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) on www.psckjobs.go.ke to apply

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