Public Service Board Chairman at Homa-Bay County Public Service Board

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Chair meetings of the board
• Guide the board in exercising disciplinary control and removal of persons holding or acting in those offices as per the institutional and legal policies
• Prepare regular reports for submissions to the County assembly on the execution of the functions of the board
• Promote the County Public Service values and principles referred to in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
• Advise the County Government on human resource management and development
• Advise the County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the County.
• Make recommendation to the salaries and remuneration commission on behalf of the County government on the remuneration, pension and gratuities for County public service employees

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya (A Master’s degree or higher qualification will be an added advantage)
• Have knowledge and working experience of not less than ten (10) years in administration and management
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct
• Not a public or state officer
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity
• Understand the diversity within the County
• Be capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker
• Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the public service
• Meet other requirements as per Section 58 of the County Government Act and other relevant law

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Contract six (6) years non-renewable
• May serve on a part-time basis