Senior Assistant Director, Records Management at Kakamega County

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop and implement Records Management policies and procedures;
• Lead in development and implementation of the Records Management Strategy in the County;
• Provide a framework to guide staff in the management and use of the departmental records systems;
• Prepare budget estimates and work plans for registries to ensure adequate allocation of resources;
• Develop and implement sound security of information and records to safeguard private and confidential data of the County;
• Coordinate the provision of efficient and effective management of registry services;
• Provide leadership in training, capacity building, mentoring and coaching of Directorate staff to inspire and motivate them;
• Sensitize Staff on creation and management of records management systems;
• Custodian of County Government records;
• Design and develop digital filing system and efficient records retrieval systems in the county;
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislations and regulations; and
• Liaise with Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services on Appraisal and disposal of records.

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment in to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Record Management, Job group CPSB05/‘P’ in the Public Service, for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and equivalent position in the wider Public Service or Private Sector; 
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Records Management or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Master’s degree in Records and Archives Management or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Membership of Kenya Association of Records Managers and Archives (KARMA) or an equivalent professional body; and
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.