Assistant Director, Human Resource Management at Vihiga County Government

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Served in the grade of Principal Human Resource Officer /Administrator or similar position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Membership to professional bodies ( Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) ;
• Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Facilitating, coordinating and ensuring execution of the Board’s mandate and overseeing follow up of implementation of the Board's decisions
• Monitoring implementation of the County Public Service Board's training and development, discipline, promotions, deployment and staff performance and appraisal; 
• make proposals on Human Resource Planning and Succession Management; 
• analyzing staff performance and career progression and make appropriate recommendations; 
• ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of human resource management policies, rules and regulations including those relating to pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes relating to human resource management;
• Investigating and reporting on Human Resource Management complaints and carrying out ad hoc investigations on issues that require urgent attention from the Board;
• promotion of values and principles of public service; 
• preparing regular, quarterly and annual reports as may be required;
• Offering guidance and supervision to the officers below him/her;
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.