Chairperson at Garissa County Public Service Board

Job Description
The Chairperson will be responsible for the following duties & responsibilities:

• Overall in charge of the Board;
• Chairing board meetings and signing of board minutes
• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service;
• Appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the County Public Service and confirm appointments;
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for in law;
• Advising the County Government on Human Resource Management and Development;
• Advising the County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county;
• Ensure a lean and efficient organization structure and facilitate the development of coherent integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county:
• 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;
•  Ensure the preparation of regular reports on the execution of the functions of the Board as per Section 59 (d & f) of the County Government Act, 2012 and submit the same to the County Assembly;
• Evaluate and report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and principles outlined in Article 10 and 232 are complied with in the county public service;
• Act as the link between the Board and the various stakeholders;
• Perform any other relevant duties as per the County Governments Act

Requirements and Competencies for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Satisfy the requirement of leadership and integrity in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya. A Master’s Degree or higher qualification will be an added advantage;
• Have at least ten (10) years’ working experience in their respective profession; Five (5) years’ experience in a managerial position in either public or private sector will be an added advantage;
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct;
• Demonstrate clear understanding of National and County Government goals, policies and developmental objectives including values and principles of governance; as well as demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity within the County;
• Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the Public Service;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, leadership, communication skills, good judgement and commitment to public service.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines.