County Secretary of Head of Public Service-1 Position at County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities
The County Secretary will be the Head of the County Public Service and will be responsible for the following:

• Arranging the business, and keeping the minutes of the County Executive Committee subject to the directions of the Executive Committee
• Convey the decisions of the County Executive Committees to the appropriate persons or authorities.
• Establishing strong linkages between County department and external stakeholders.
• Establishing and developing collaboration with National Government ministries or departments, partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring efficient management of resources.
• Interpreting, disseminating and overseeing the implementation of National and County Government policies.
• Co-ordinating and drafting briefs, policy, memoranda, ministerial position and concept papers.
• Coordinating County Government activities.
• Providing direction to public officers in the County
• Performing any other functions as assigned by the Governor and County Executive Committee.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Holds a degree from a recognized university in Kenya.
• Has at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience.
• Has at least five (5) years’ experience in a leadership position at senior management level in a public service or private sector organization; and meets the requirements of leadership and integrity as prescribed in Chapter 6 of the Constitution 

Terms of Service: Five Years (5), (eligible for reappointment based on performance).