County Chief Officer, Accounting, Revenue & Supply Chain Management (1 Position) at Vihiga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the overall administration of a County Department to which he/she is assigned or re-assigned 
• Be responsible for needs of the local community and the functions and competences assigned to and transferred to the County.
• Facilitate a culture of public service and accountability in the county public service.
• Be performance oriented and focused on the objects of devolved government as set out in the Constitution
• Be efficient and ensure that the County Departments align their roles and responsibilities with the priorities and objectives set out in the County’s policies and plans
• Organize his/her department and other structures in a flexible way in order to respond to changing priorities and circumstances
• Assign clear responsibilities for the management and coordination of the County department and functions
• Allow participatory decision making as far as practicable.
• Provide an equitable, fair, open and non-discriminatory working environment. 
• Submit quarterly reports of the respective department to the County Executive Committee through the respective CEC- Member and to the County Assembly through the County Secretary and to respect the oversight role of the County Assembly by giving information and honoring summons whenever required
• Implement the policies and plans develop by the County Government 
• Provision of strategic policy direction for effective service delivery
• To ensure departmental compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution
• Performance of any other functions conferred by the Constitution, National or County Legislation; and 
• Carry out any other function incidental to any of the assigned functions and/or as may be assigned from time to time by the County Governor, the Deputy Governor, the respective CEC-Member for finance or the County Secretary.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Holds a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• A Master’s degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• Have at least five (5) years’ relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of the County Government and its functions.
• County Chief Officer, Accounting, Revenue & Supply Chain Management must have CPA (K)
• County Chief Officer, Planning, Budget, Monitoring & Evaluation have CPA (K)
• County Chief Officer, Health Services must have a Medical Degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Demonstrate understanding of the goals policies and developmental objectives of the county.
• Demonstrable leadership and management capacity including Knowledge of financial management and strategic people management.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.