County Director of Health Services and Sanitation at Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Chair the County Health Management Team (CHMT)
• Provide leadership in formulating and implementing health policies in the department
• Supervise medical superintendents, unit heads and Sub-County Medical Officers of Health (SCMOHs)
• Provide leadership and guidance for service delivery
• Manage administrative responsibilities (preparation and approval of work plans, departmental budgets, etc.)
• Chair disciplinary committee in the health department
• Implement performance management system in the department
• Implement monitoring and evaluation of health services
• Ensure that health services and operations comply with the law or regulatory bodies
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations in the Department of Health
• Coordinate County and National health programmes
• Oversee health outreach activities
• Ensures implementation of affirmative, gender and disability mainstreaming in the Department of Health services and Sanitation
• Provide leadership and implement corporate governance in the Department of Health services and sanitation
• Enhance sustainability of health operations through partnership and collaboration with development partners and health/learning institutions
• Establish and maintain a good working environment for health providers and the community
• Ensure inventory management in the Department of Health services and sanitation
• Receive and make reports about the Health and sanitation services within the county

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy or any health related degree;
• Master’s degree in Medicine, Dental Surgery, Health Systems Management, or a Master’s degree in Public Health;
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Ten years in relevant field with at least Five (5) years in managerial position(s);
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or a relevant professional body;
• Valid practicing license;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• viii) Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.