Latest Recruitment at County Government of Tana River

V/NO.2/2021: MEDICAL SPECIALIST I (GENERAL SURGEON), JOB GROUP ‘Q’ (1 POSTS)

Responsibilities

• Management of health care services at the district level or in a district or provincial health services set-up;
• Organization and management of a framework of health delivery system in a provincial general hospital or a district hospital within a
• Planning and implementation of specific projects and programmes related to the various areas of health care including curative, preventive and promotive services;
• Provision of epidemiological surveillance on diseases and condition obtaining within the province and developing strategies for prevention or eradication of these conditions and diseases;
• Participation in the overall planning in the province, contributing specifically to planning for health services in his area of jurisdiction;
• Provision of health services in the various disciplines in medicine, surgery, dentistry and other recognized specialties at the national hospital and provincial/district
• A specialist will also be expected to provide professional guidance and training to Doctors, Dentists and health personnel working under him/her to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of health care in the hospital

Qualifications

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Master’s Degree (M.Med) in General surgery or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Being in possession of valid practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

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V/NO.3/2021: MEDICAL SPECIALIST I (PEDIATRICS), JOB GROUP ‘Q’ (1 POST)

Responsibilities

• Management of health care services at the district level or in a district or provincial health services set-up;
• Organization and management of a framework of health delivery system in a provincial general hospital or a district hospital within a
• Planning and implementation of specific projects and programmes related to the various areas of health care including curative, preventive and promotive services;
• Provision of epidemiological surveillance on diseases and condition obtaining within the province and developing strategies for prevention or eradication of these conditions and diseases;
• Participation in the overall planning in the province, contributing specifically to planning for health services in his area of jurisdiction;
• Provision of health services in the various disciplines in medicine, surgery, dentistry and other recognized specialities at the national hospital and provincial/district
• A specialist will also be expected to provide professional guidance and training to Doctors, Dentists and health personnel working under him/her to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of health care in the hospital

Qualifications

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• A bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist council;
• Master’s Degree (M.Med) in Pediatrics and Child Health or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Being in possession of valid practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

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V/NO.9/2021: COUNTY ATTORNEY (1 POST)

Salary Scale: The salary/allowances and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Terms of Service: Six Years

 Responsibilities

The County Attorney:

• Is the principal legal adviser to the county government;
• Shall attend the meetings of the county executive committee as an ex-officio member of the executive committee;
• Shall, on the instructions of the county government, represent the county executive in Court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings;
• Shall advise departments in the county executive on legislative and other legal matters;
• Shall negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive and its agencies;
• Shall be responsible for the revision of county laws;
• May liaise with the Office of the Attorney – General when need arises; and
• Shall perform any other, function as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties and the exercise of the powers of the County

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Be a holder of LLB degree from a reputable and recognized university;
• Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law and be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current Practicing Certificate;
• Master’s degree from a reputable University will be an added advantage;
• Be a member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least five (5) years standing;
• Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter six of Constitution of Kenya;

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V/NO.8/2021: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT JOB GROUP ‘P’ (1 POST)

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and facilitate performance management function;
• Co-ordinate performance contracts in the departments to set their performance targets based on their mandates, functions and strategic objectives;
• Provide technical advice to the Department on performance management matters;
• Co-ordinate preparation of performance management reports;
• Initiate review of staff performance appraisal system;
• To ensure that performance contracts shall be anchored on CIDP and cascaded to all ,
• Departments, Directorates, Sections and cadres of employees
• To ensure that all categories of staff in the County Public Service are placed on Staff Performance Appraisal System;
• Co-ordinate staff performance appraisal System quarterly, Mid-year performance review and end of year appraisal process;
• Ensure that the  performance  of all officers is evaluated and feedback on performance is relayed in writing at the end of the year;
• Ensure that the overall assessment of employee performance is evaluated as per agreed targets;
• Communicate to Department to hold quarterly and Mid-Year performance review meetings;
• Develop and implement the internal monitoring and evaluation and reporting system;
• Make recommendations to the County Chief Officer for rewards and sanctions;
• Performing any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• For appointment to this grade, candidates must have:-
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Anthropology or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in matters performance management of not less than five (5) years, three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector
• Member of a relevant professional body;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of Inspectorate
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of National goals, policies and development objectives and ability to transform them into Human Resource Management and Development policies and programmes;
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, best practices and emerging issues in performance Management;
• Performing any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time

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V/NO. 7/2021: COUNTY ENERGY OFFICER JOB GROUP ‘J’ (1 POST)

Responsibilities

• Participating in collection, collation and analysis of data on renewable energy activities;
• Participating in renewable energy technologies, energy     efficiency    and conservation demonstrations and extension activities,
• Participating in preparation of technical
• disseminating renewable energy information; and
• Promoting renewable energy
• In charge of energy matters in the county
• Ensuring conformity with laws regulating energy matters

 Qualifications

• A candidate must be in possession of Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Renewable Energy, Physics/Physical Sciences, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Registration by Professional bodies and possession of a current practicing licence will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Computer applications
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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V/NO.4/2021: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CLIMATE CHANGE J/G ‘P’ (1 POST)

Responsibilities

• To provide analytical support on climate change to various sector departments of the county government;
• Establish and manage county registry for appropriate mitigation actions by public and private entities;
• Serve as the county knowledge and information management centre for collating, verifying, refining and disseminating knowledge and information on climate change;
• In collaboration with other agencies at national and county levels:
• identify low caron development strategy and coordinate related measurements reporting and verification;
• Develop strategies and coordinate actions for building resilience to climate change and enhancing adaptive capacity;
• Optimize the county’s opportunities to mobilize climate finance;
• Coordinate adherences to county’s international obligation including associated requirements;
• Coordinate implementation the gender and intergenerational climate change education, consultation and learning at the national and county levels;
• Advise the County Executive Committee Member, on matters relating to legislation, policy coordination, regulation and monitoring of climate change

Qualifications

• Must be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Environmental planning and management, environmental engineering, meteorology, climatology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Has an experience of at least three (3) years
• Experience at senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer in application
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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V/NO.5/2021: FOREST OFFICER JOB GROUP ‘K’ (6 POSTS)

 Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• coordinating and monitoring the implementation of silvicultural operations;
• rehabilitating degraded sites;
• collecting data and compiling reports pertaining to forest protection and biodiversity conservation;
• undertaking enrichment planting;
• monitoring and reporting on tree diseases, pests and invasive species; and
• supervising tree nursery

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry/environmental studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application

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V/NO. 6/2021: ENVIRONMENT OFFICER JOB GROUP ‘K’ (3 POSTS)

 Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• implementing county environmental management plans;
• participating in environmental audits and following up implementation of the recommendations;
• maintaining register on compliance to environmental legislation, propose corrective actions and follow up on implementation;
• complying with occupational health and safety programs;
• coordinate environmental education and education;
• carry out environmental inspection and promoting environmental quality; and
• complying with the county’s environment management

Qualifications

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

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Environmental Institute of Kenya or relevant professional body; and
• Certificate in computer application