Secretary, Human Resource Services at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and responsibilities:
The Secretary 1 will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the overall management and coordination of Human Resource Services. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Providing strategic direction and overall leadership in the human resource management, human resource development and counselling and wellness services function in the Public Service;
• Spearheading formulation, reviewing and interpretation of human resource management, human resource development, counselling and wellness services’ policies in the Public Service; 
• Setting goals for human resource management and development in the Public Service in line with the Constitution and other national development priorities;
• Overseeing development guidelines and standards on workplace counselling and wellness;
• Liaising with the Public Service Commission, Salaries and Remuneration Commission and the National Treasury on review of terms and conditions of service for the Civil Service;
• Developing linkages and cooperation with other stakeholders; 
• Mobilizing resources through consultative relationships and cooperating with development partners; 
• Training and building capacity of Hospitality Services Personnel, Clericals, Drivers and Office Assistant; and
• Overseeing the promotion of the values and principles of public service

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -  

• Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years three (3) of which should be in the grade of Director, Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development,  CSG 5 and above or in a comparable and  relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;  
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Economics, Labour Relations or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Industrial Relations, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A membership to a relevant professional body; and
• Demonstrated professional competence, managerial capability, and a thorough understanding of the Human Resource Services function and ability to relate it to the National Development goals.