County Chief Officer, Health Services at Kiambu County Government

Job Group CPSB 02

Department of Health Services

The County Chief Officer shall be the authorized person in the exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Member.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of either an MBChB Degree from a recognized institution;
• Possession of a Management Master’s degree in will be an added advantage;
• Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in a managerial position;
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
• Demonstrate through understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030;
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines;
• Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Satisfies the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• General administration and coordination of the respective County Department;
• Initiating, developing and implementing policies and sector plans;
• Formulating and implementing effective programs to attain County’s vision and sector goals;
• Developing and implementing Departmental strategic plans;
• Promoting and Ensuring compliance with National values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Determining, managing and developing department’s workforce including implementation and monitoring of performance management systems;
• Overseeing management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programmes;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.