Director Health Management (Sector Co-Ordination and Relations) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Ref: V/No. 23/2022

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: Communication, Public Relations, Political Science, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Administration, Community Health & Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• have a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Global Health Diplomacy, Global Health Policy, Public Health Management, Communication, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Management or equivalent and relevant field from a recognized institution;
• have a registration Certificate and a valid practicing license from the relevant professional regulatory body; and
• have a thorough understanding of Kenya’s health priorities and strategic interests 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:-

• developing implementing, reviewing and monitoring policies, strategies, guidelines and frameworks on stakeholder engagement and liaison services between the ministry, the public, partners and non-state actors;
• be the Secretariat to the Health Sector Inter-agency Steering Committee including provision of secretariat services to the Health Sector Consultative Intergovernmental Forum;
• sensitizing and facilitating implementation and monitoring of Presidential Directives, resolutions and decisions of the health Intergovernmental Forum, the Summit and International Health Resolutions;
• promoting implementation of strategic framework for inbound health tourism and management of outbound health tourism;
• providing liaison services to all stakeholders including development partners, counties and non-state actors;
• coordinating the dissemination of sector policies, strategies and guidelines to Counties and private sector in collaboration with key stakeholders;
• overseeing preparation and implementation of directorate work-plan and budget and ensure prudent utilization of resources allocated to the directorate;
• setting performance targets and monitor 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