Director, Health Services at Nyeri County

Job Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Officer, Department of Health Services the Officer will be responsible of the following:

• Be the technical advisor on all matters relating to health within the county government;
• Be the technical advisor to the County Executive Committee Member for the Department of Health and the Governor;
• Supervise all health services within the county to ensure that their delivery meets the required standards;
• Promote public health and the prevention, limitation and suppression of infections, communicable or preventable diseases within the county;
• Establishing monitoring and evaluation systems for the Department;
• Coordinating health services and projects within the county;
• Representing the county government in various health technical forums at county and National level;
• Prepare and publish reports and statistical or other information relating to health within the county; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.

Requirements

The candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy or any other relevant discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Be a holder of a Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Systems Management, Business Management/Administration or any other relevant discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Have served in a senior management position for a period not less than five (5) years.
• Have demonstrated knowledge in relevant legislations and policies in the health sector
• Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results
• Have a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program or its equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya.

Salary and benefits: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Terms: Contract