Careers at Isiolo County Government

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

• Have a bachelors degree in a field of agricultural engineering, such as soil and water, mechanization/farm power structures or any other relevant and equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized institution
• A masters degree in any of the relevant fields is an added advantage
• Be registered by the engineer’s registration board of Kenya and
• Have demonstrated administrative ability, professional and technical competenceinthefield of agricultural engineering.

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Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in partnership/liaison/NGO coordination work or in stakeholder management roles; at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or senior role.
• Evidence of having managed partnerships or donor-funded programmes; resourcemobilisation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with donor processes, grant agreements, monitoring & evaluation frameworksis desirable.
• Kenyan citizenship and compliance with all public service recruitment and integrity requirements.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Advice the county government on all county public financial/Accounting mattersImplementing approved government accounting standards
• Design and develop a county accounting system
• Provide advice to the county government on the best appropriate financial reportingformats
• Provide a link between the county and the national accounting standards bodiesonmatters relating to public sector financial reporting
• Develop guidelines for optimal staffing levels for the accounting department andfacilitate training to ensure technical competence. Participate in county financial policy committees
• Oversee the implementation of the approved accounting standards, policiesandconcepts to ensure compliance
• Undertake capacity building for staff at the county level Direct and control operations of the county exchequer account, and
• Participate in the relevant committees of the county assembly as advisor tothemembers and follow up on recommendations thereof, including county treasury, treasury memorandum and oversee the accounting operations of the sub-counties.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in either finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerceor any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Masters’ degree in any relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Be a holder of CPA K or its recognized equivalent Relevant working experience of not less than Ten (10) years
• Be a member of ICPAK in good standing
• Demonstrated professional competency & manageable capability as reflected inworkperformance & result

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Duties and Responsibilities;

• The Deputy Director Finance will be responsible for the preparation of budget and ensuringministry’s/departments adherence to budget ceilings. Specific duties and responsibilities at thislevel shall entail: - Assist in the implementation of effective financial management systems and internal controls across all county departments. 
• Supervise county revenue collection and accounting operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and accountability. Support monitoring and control of county expenditures to ensure compliance withapproved budget allocations and financial regulations.
• Oversee processing of payments and management of the County Revenue Fund(CRF) and other county bank accounts. 
• Facilitate preparation and submission of timely and accurate financial reports andstatements. Support audit exercises and ensure prompt implementation of audit recommendations. Advise departments on financial procedures, expenditure controls, and budget execution. Participate in the development and enforcement of financial policies, procedures, andguidelines. Supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of finance staff to promote professionalismand performance. Liaise with the National Treasury, Controller of Budget, Auditor-General, and other stakeholders on financial matters. 
• Act as the Director of Finance in his/her absence or as delegated. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Bacheors Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, Commerce or in a financial-related discipline from a recognized university;
• Masters Degree in any relevant field will be an added advantage. Shown outstanding capability in Financial Management.

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An officer at this level will be reporting to the Director for the following duties and responsibilities:

• coordinating implementation of statutory provisions and other relevant legislations onpublichealth; developing and implementing public health policies, guidelines, standards and procedures; coordinating the implementation of-promotive and preventive health programmes;
• overseeing public health projects and programmes in consultation with relevant
• departments and other stakeholders; evaluating public health projects and programmes;
• overseeing the enforcement of international health regulations and rules; identifyingpublichealth research needs; overseeing the development and management of public andprivatemortuaries, cemeteries and crematoria; preparing proposals for resource mobilization;
• identifying relevant partners and agencies in support of public health programmes and projects; initiating the development of modern information communication technology in the provision of. public health services;
• overseeing development of strategic and work plans, performance targets and contracts;
• preparing budgets and procurement glans for the department; and staff development, coachingand mentoring.

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

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Health Science, FoodScience and inspection, Public Health or equivalent qualification froma recognizedInstitution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Quality, Food Science and Technology, from a recognized institution is an added advantage
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capabilityrequired for the effective planning, direction, control and coordination of the Public Health Function.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop policies and regulations on the county government’s asset management; Manage the county's public investment policy; Provide advice to the county government on divestiture of public enterprisesandcoordination of public-private partnerships;
• Overseeing and managing different stages of the county government’s public investment projects; 
• Undertake and oversee timely submission of statutory and management financial reportsrelated to public investments; 
• Monitor the management of the finances of public enterprises and investments bythecounty government, and its entities

Requirements for appointment 

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Public Policy, Economics, BusinessManagement (Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage. Professional certification and membership in relevant professional bodies (ICPAK, ICPSK). 
• Demonstrated professional and managerial competence in finance and accountsfunctions as reflected in work performance and results.

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Duties and responsibilities

• At the County an officer at this level will head the clinical services function. Dutiesandresponsibilities at this level will include: ensuring implementation and enforcement of the Clinical Officers Act No 20 of 2017; 
• reviewing and developing clinical services policies, proceduresandguidelines; setting standards, ethics and quality assurance systems in the provision of clinical
• services; ensuring proper provision of clinical and family health care services inhealthinstitutions and communities; developing and reviewing medico-legal standards and guidelines;
• identifying areas of research on critical clinical health issues and emerging trends; developingand reviewing referral strategies and guidelines in liaison with other stakeholders; ensuringproper skills mix and training needs for provision of quality service in the relevant specializedareas; coordinating capacity building for disaster preparedness and emergency response;
• budgeting, capacity building and performance management for the department; andcoordinating development and dissemination of strategic/work plans. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health Science, Clinical Medicine and CommunityHealth or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Maternal and Reproductive Health, Environmental or any other equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized institution will be an added advantage; Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council; Valid Professional Practice License from the Clinical Officers’ Council; Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less thansix(6) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• shown outstanding professional competence and administrative capability in the general organization and management of the Clinical Services function

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Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the County revenue collection section. Implement County policies and regulations on revenue
• Develop and implement plans to operationalize county revenue policies in a way that will enhance efficient revenue collection and growth in a sustainable manner. Design effective, efficient and secure systems of collecting revenue.
• The system must have the capacity to minimize leakage, fraud and avoidance. Maintain complete records of all the revenue sources/centers, rates and revenuescollected. Project regular revenue trends for planning and decision making by senior county government officials
• Maintain and manage cordial relationships with the rate payers in the county and negotiate where necessary in a way that will enhance revenue collection. This must bedone in close consultation with county Chief Officer for Finance and Executive committee member for finance. Train, develop, support and deploy revenue collectors at different level of the county government. Set high but realistic and achievable collection targets for all revenue progressesontargets for all revenue collectors. Design performance evaluation systems that track progresses on target. Identify new revenue streams for the county government and optimal rates. Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and report on revenue collection.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor degree in commerce accounting/finance option or its equivalent fromauniversity recognized in Kenya.
• Master’s degree in commerce accounting/finance option or its equivalent fromauniversity recognized in Kenya is an added advantage
• At least CPA part II or its equivalent. Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for the effective planning, direction, control and coordination of the Public Health Function.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating and implementing, reviewing and interpreting administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme; Managing and serving the general administration services; Implementing public service reforms; Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities; Planning coordinating office accommodation;
• Managing county government assets; Ensuring services delivering in the area of jurisdiction; Facilitating mobilization and ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
• Developing programme and project to empower community; Facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and deliveryof
• services in the area of jurisdiction; Facilitating intra and inter-governmental relations and conflicts resolutions; Overseeing safe custody of government assets in the area of jurisdiction; Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in the area of jurisdiction. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration; BusinessAdministration /Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution; Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence .inworkperformance and result

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Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will either head a division at the County or an ICT Unit in a Department. Duties and responsibilities will involve planning, monitoring and evaluating programactivities;
• ensuring ICT goals and objectives are met; approving of ICT standards for application; liaisingwith users to ensure that information processing needs are met; reviewing and evaluatingfeasibility studies and reports for implementation; management and coordination of theunit;
• Supervising ICT officers; providing assistance in the development of ICT strategic plans;
• ensuring that ICT projects are completed within the planned time and budget; ensuringthat
• procedures and standards are adhered to; liaising with heads of Department in the Ministries/Departments in developing and implementing change management initiatives;
• ensuring that officers are adequately trained; drawing up the budget for the ICTunit; and procurement of ICT equipment’s and services. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelors degree in any of the following: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Physics or any other ICT-related discipline with a bias in informationcommunication technology from a recognized Institution
• Masters degree in Computer Science or any other/ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution will be an added advantaged; Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Registering and booking appointments for patients/clients patient scheduling Storingand retrieving medical Records and Documents.  Gathering data from different sources e.g. Laboratory, X-Ray,  Updating the Electronic Medical Records on daily basis
• Undertake data analysis relevant to project activities and dissemination at the facility Work closely with the clinical team and community link persons in data collection,  review of facility data and data for community activities with a view of identifying missed opportunities in HIV service delivery and strengthening the referral mechanism.  
• Assisting with the production of summary tables and graphics for health facility dataand provide monthly performance feedback to health facilities on HIV service delivery against set targets.  
• Support clinical and community staff in utilization of data collection tools, collation, anddissemination of data.  
• Review facility achievements against indicator targets with a view to strengtheningreporting as well as decision-making.

Requirements

• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized institution;
• Registered with relevant professional body
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• analyzing, designing, coding, testing,
• implementing, computer programs providing user support; and maintaining support systemsand
• training of users; repairing and maintain of information Communication Technology equipment
• and associated peripherals; receiving, installing and certifying of Information CommunicationTechnology equipment; and configuring of new Information Communication Technologyequipment.

Requirement for Appointment

Direct Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Computer Science/InformationCommunication Technology or in Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: analyzing, designing, coding, testing,
• implementing, computer programs providing user support; and maintaining support systems and training of users; repairing and maintain of information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals; receiving, installing and certifying of Information CommunicationTechnology equipment; and configuring of new Information Communication Technology equipment.

Requirement for Appointment

Direct Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or in Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include writing and testing simple computer programs according to instructionsandspecifications; assisting in the implementation of the computer systems; proving user support and training of users; repairs and maintenance of ICT equipment; and reporting any faults for further action. Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidates must have

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C plain with at least aC- in mathematics and English/kiswahili or its equivalent.
• Diploma in any of the following field: Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade into the Veterinary Officers' cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed at sub county or ward level and will work under the guidance and supervisionof asenior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will include; Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccinationandenforcement of livestock movement regulations; Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes; Treating sick animals; Advising on good veterinary practices;
• Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets; Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare, and undertaking Post-Mortemexamination and other diagnostic tests. Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for appointment

• Must have a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution in Kenya. Must be a member of a registered professional association representing the interests of veterinary surgeons. Must be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) and be retained in the register Must be licensed by the KVB with a valid practicing license

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Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be deployed in a Supply Chain Management unit in a department andwill handle a variety of tasks such as issuing and receiving, Stores assisting, takingreconciliation, preparation and maintenance of records.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:

• A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean. grade C- (minus) withaminimum of C- in -Mathematics. and English or Kiswahili or its equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized Institution: andA Diploma (CIPS) in. Supplies Management or its equivalent from recognized institution Membership to a relevant Professional body

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Requirements for appointment: -

• A Bachelor's Degree in Procurement / Supplies Management or its equivalent froma recognized institution
• Membership to a relevant Professional body. - Proficiency in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Implement supply chain policies for the County;
• Adherence to strict compliance with rules of procurement process and supply chain cycle;
• Implement existing supplies regulations, procedures and system;
• Receive requisitions and specifications from users, preparation of tenders, and acquiringof goods and services
• Commission procured services, issuing of goods and retiring of boarded goods
• Control of procurement/ supplies vote
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws and regulations Issuing instructions to depotsandother departmental units
• Disposal of unserviceable equipment on a recommendation; and
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.

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Requirements for appointment: -

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as disaster management, public administration, social sciences, or a related discipline from a recognized university. A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in report writing, budgeting, and planning. A certificate in computer applications is required.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect water samples from rivers, lakes, wells, treatment plants, or distributionsystemsfor laboratory testing.
• Analyse water samples to measure parameters such as pH, turbidity, dissolvedoxygen, heavy metals, and microbial content.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments including spectrophotometers, chromatographs, and titration systems. Record, interpret, and report test results according to established environmental
• standards. Identify sources of pollution or contamination and recommend corrective measures.
• Monitor the performance of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Safe Drinking Water Act or local environmental laws. Prepare technical reports, summaries, and documentation for environmental agenciesand management. Support the design and implementation of water quality improvement or remediationprograms. Stay informed about emerging contaminants, testing technologies, and water protectionpolicies.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or arelated field is required. specialized coursework in water management or environmental chemistry is an added advantage

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Duties and Responsibilities

• This will be the entry grade for professional Accountants. An officer at this level will berequiredto deal with accounting operations in an Accounting Unit or County Treasury.
• Work at thislevel will be subjected to occasional checks rather than close supervision. Specifically, work will involve verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid downrulesand regulations; data capture, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers and preparation of simple management reports e.g., imprest andexpenditure return etc.
• He/she will be responsible for the safe custody of Government recordsand assets under him/her, analysis of the below the line accounts and may be deployed as a cashier where duties will entail receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers; writingcheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books; balancing and ruling of the cash books on daily basis; arranging for withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuringsafety of the same at all times;
• extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis; ensuringsecurityof cheques and cheque books; preparation of expenditure and Authority to Incur Expenditure(AIE) funding returns on quarterly basis at district treasury level; preparation of AppropriationInAid (AIA) returns on quarterly basis at district treasury level; paying personal and merchant claims guided by cash balances in the cash books and treasury regulations; and receiptingof all money due and payable to government.

Requirements for Appointment

• For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a; Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination Membership to a relevant Professional body

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Specific duties and responsibilities include: Collecting and compiling economic and trade related data; Disseminating business information to the business community; Compiling data on recovery of loans owed to the joint Loans Board (JLB) andEnterprise Development Fund (EDF). facilitating international trade promotion activities through trade fairs and exhibitions; and Management of day to day operations of the county Market and attend toTradersComplaint Implementing trade related development projects.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisors

Requirements for appointment

• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must ; Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration, and Business Information and Technology, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics or International Trade/Business/Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognizedinKenya

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Duties and Responsibilities;
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• control of expenditure Ministries/Departments;
• commitments in the initial evaluation and scrutiny of expenditure proposals andcompilation of information required in the budgetary processes;
• processing of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and revised estimates budget;
• and taking initial action for the budgeting of donor financed projects, reviewing of financial
• implementation of such projects, and monitoring commitments on expenditures. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following areas: Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance option)
• Master degree will be an added advantage

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Duties and Responsibilities
A cook III will be on the job training and will perform a variety of routine tasks including

• preparation and cooking of foods following standard practices and procedures. - - Duties include cutting and washing raw foods, using appropriate tools and equipment anddoing the actual cooking of food. He will also alert a more senior cook to problems or defects concerning equipment, food
• supplies and other unusual conditions.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D (plain) or its approved equivalent; Craft certificate in food and beverage production, sales and service or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution or;
• Attended a formal course lasting not less than two months in food production organizedby the Kenya Utalii college or other recognized institution. Have satisfactorily served as a Kitchen attendant for at least two (2) years

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out duties in the mortuary, including: Preparation of bodies, embalming of bodies, assisting in post mortems.

Requirements for appointment

• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:  KCSE mean grade D (plain). Training in embalming will be an added advantage. Minimum experience of 1 (one) year will be an added advantage

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruiting, preparing and bleeding of blood donors for transfusion services; Performing blood grouping
• Issuing blood and blood products to peripheral health facilities
• Collecting and analyzing laboratory findings and resultant data
• Processing the specimen according to specific SOPS
• Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus
• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens
• Preparing clients for collection of specimens for correctness
• Receiving, collecting, labelling, and registering specimens
• Preparing reagents, examining specimens for quality, writing and recording laboratoryfindings and results
• Dispatching laboratory results for use in clinical management, and preparing stainsandreagents. Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification fromaninstitution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
• Board; Certificate of Registration from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
• Board; Valid Professional Practice License from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result

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Reporting to: The Director for Gender, Youth and Social Services
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and harmonize related development programs and issues relating to marginalizedand vulnerable groups; Collect, summarize, analyze and disseminate information and decisions concerningvulnerable groups to the relevant offices and prepare reports;
• Monitor the implementation of programs relating to vulnerable groups at Sub-Countylevel and prepare reports; Maintain contact with relevant institutions involved in research and social development on vulnerable groups; Prepare and facilitate Sub-County meetings in connection with vulnerable groups;
• Collaborate with other institutions, agencies, organizations and NGOs dealing withthewelfare and development of vulnerable groups with a view of raising awareness andensuring implementation of decisions and programs; Participate in all activities related to the welfare and development of vulnerable groups;
• Ensure that interests of vulnerable groups are mainstreamed in the social development issues; Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Requirements for appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C+ (Plus) and above or its recognized equivalent qualifications;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work or Community Development; or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Qualifications in Psychology, and/or Guidance and Counselling will be an added advantage; Master Degree in any relevant field will be an added advantage;

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying common ailments and minor injuries at the community level Identifying and referring health cases to appropriate health facilities; Coordinating community health activities
• Collating health data from households for analysis
• Visiting Homes to determine health situations and dialogue with households
• Sensitizing and disseminating health information to the community
• Convening meetings and action days in collaboration with Community Health
• Committees and other stakeholders
• Managing community health resource centres
• Requisitioning refills for the community health workers’ kits

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
• Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Community Health, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or Community Development from a recognized university. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.