Senior Deputy Director, Health Management Services (Health Sector Coordination) – International Health Relations at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Deputy Director, Health Management Services, International Health Relations will head the Division. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-  

• Developing framework for relations between the Ministry of Health and International Health Organizations; 
• Developing, monitoring, and maintaining a repository of international health policies, guidelines, charters, and treaties;
• Facilitating the engagement and participation of the government of Kenya in international health forums, conventions, and assemblies;
• Providing guidelines on international health diplomacy and position Kenya’s health policies in international arena;
• Enhancing pathways for health sector development, strengthening and investments by international stakeholders; 
• Providing technical support and capacity to MDAs and County Governments on international health relations; and
• Facilitating the domestication of provisions of International Health Regulations in collaboration with relevant MDAs and stakeholders 

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

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be in the grade of Assistant Director Medical Services/ Medical Specialist; Pharmaceutical Services; Dental Sugary; Environmental Health; and Public Health, CSG 7 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: Medicine and Surgery (M.B. Ch.B);  Pharmacy; Dental Sugary;  Environmental Health; Public Health; or any other relevant health related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters of Science in any of the following fields:  Medicine, Pharmacy; Dental Sugary; Public Health; Environmental Health, or any other relevant heath related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Registration certificate by relevant professional body where applicable;
• A Valid practicing license from relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative capability, and professional competence in work performance and results; and
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Health Sector Coordination function