Director Health Management (Health Systems) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Ref: V/No. 20/2022

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• be serving at the grade of Deputy Director, Health Management Services, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Surgery, Health Systems, Healthcare Management, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Rehabilitative Medicine or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Surgery, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Health Economics, Public Health Finance Management, Administration, Management or equivalent and relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a registration certificate and a valid practicing license from the relevant profession regulatory body; and
• a have thorough understanding of Kenya’s health priorities and strategic interest as well as regional, global health dynamics and global health security and the ability to integrate them into the health sector performance.

NOTE:

• Possession of a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less
• than Six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be considered an added advantage.

Competencies

• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Planning and analytical skills;
• Mentoring, couching and leadership skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task;
• Strong communication skills and
• Conflict management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring and review of policies, regulations, standards, guidelines on health policy and planning, healthcare financing, workforce planning and management of healthcare quality;
• facilitating the provisions of technical assistance and capacity building to counties;
• promoting linkages with national and international bodies including chairing the relevant Interagency Coordinating Committees (ICCs) and Technical Thematic Committee;
• developing and monitoring the implementation of health technologies assessment framework;
• developing and monitoring implementation of a framework for inclusion of Health-in-All Policies across sectors and government ministries;
• developing, implementing and reviewing innovative healthcare financing reforms including resources mobilization, equitable distribution of funding burden and funds flow to support the procurement of essential health benefit package;
• overseeing development of a framework to facilitate periodic review of benefits package in response to the current public health needs;
• developing guidelines for monitoring implementation of the WHO health workforce planning and management toolkit;
• providing oversight on the enforcement of professional and ethical standards of health workforce including traditional and alternative medicine practitioners;
• identifying and setting research agenda in relation to health policy, healthcare financing and health workforce management and translate research findings to policies and strategies;
• ensuring prudent utilization and accountability of resources allocated to the directorate;
• setting performance targets and monitoring performance for all staff in the directorate; and
• performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director General for Health.

Others

• Basic Salary Scale Ksh.169,140 – Ksh.324,430 p.m. (CSG 4)
• House Allowance: Ksh.84,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.24,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the Civil Service