Secretary & HR Management Officer at Kakamega County

Job Group ‘Q’

The Deputy Secretary will be responsible to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, County Public Service Board for the coordination and supervision of the Secretariat and Human Resource Management activities and programmes.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing technical advice on Human Resource Management matters which include:
• Establishment, Recruitment and Selection;
• Advisory and Discipline;
• Training and Development;
• Compliance and Staff Audit;
• Human Resource Planning;
• Performance Management;
• Records Management;
• Industrial/Labour Relations;
• Providing Secretariat Services to the Board;
• Preparing documentation on appeals and applications for review to be considered by the Public Service Commission;
• Appearing as a witness in cases filed in law courts against the Board;
• Compiling data and information for review of salaries and remuneration of the public servants for the Board’s determination and recommendation to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or other related field from a recognized institution;
  A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Management/Administration; Public Administration; Human Resource Management/Development/Planning; Law or any other relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have attended a Senior Management Course or Strategic Management Course not lasting less than four weeks(4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have served in a senior Human Resource position in the public or private sector for a minimum period of eight (8) years;
• Demonstrate understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives and ability to align them to the County’s mandate;
• Be a good team leader with excellent communication and collaborative skills;
• Clear understanding of the County’s mandate;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Government and Public Service;
• Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010