Latest Recruitment at Turkana County Government

REF: TCG/OOG/RP/1/2026
Terms of service: Local contract
Period of Service: To serve for a non-renewable term of six (6) years
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service;
• Appoint persons to hold or act in offices in the County Public Service, including in the Boards of cities and urban areas within the County Public Service and to confirm appointments;
• Exercise disciplinary control over, and remove persons holding or acting in the public service;
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the County assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board;
• Promote in the County Public Service values and principles as referred to in the Kenya’s Constitution 2010;
• Evaluate and report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and principles of the public service are complied with;
• Facilitate development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the County Government;
• Advise the County Government on Human Resource Management and Development;
• Advise the County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system at the County level;
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), on behalf of the County Government on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for the County Public Service employees.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya;
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five (5) years in a senior management and administrative position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Should have attended a Senior Management Course (SMC) lasting not less than four (4) weeks at the Kenya school of Government or from any other institution accredited by the Kenyan Government. Having attended a Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added advantage;
• A master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of the Public Service Management and Strategic Leadership;
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Laws governing County Governments;
• Possess the ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet work-related deadlines;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the national values and principles of governance as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Lastly
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.
   

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REF: TCG/OOG/RP/2/2026
Terms of service: Local contract
Period of Service: To serve for a non-renewable term of six (6) years
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Secretary to the Board is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Accounting Officer of theCounty Public Service Board. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day running of the board businesses.
• He/she is also responsible for implementation of the board decisions, management of the secretariat, and ensures compliance with the statutory and regulatory framework governing the county public service.

The Secretary/CEO of the County Public service will be responsible for: -

• Board Governance: Preparing and circulating agenda and minutes of the board meetings.
• Accounting Officer: Managing the Board’s financial resources by ensuring lawful, efficient, and transparent usage of public resources under the board.
• Strategic Management: Developing and implementing the board's strategic plan, work plans, and performance management systems.
• Human Resource Management: Overseeing recruitment, selection, and disciplinary processes of staff working in the board.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on values and principles of the public service.
• Reporting: Preparing regular and periodic reports on the businesses of the board for submission to the County Assembly within the required guidelines and time-frame.

Requirements for Appointment

• Citizenship: Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Education: Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Professional Qualification: Must be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) recognized in Kenya and a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) in good professional standing. Possession of a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) certification will be an added advantage.
• Management training: Should have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks and a Senior Management Course (SMC) lasting not 3 less than four (4) weeks at the Kenya school of Government or in any other institution (s) recognized and accredited by the Kenyan Government.
• Experience: Should possess a working experience of at least ten (10) years, five (5) of which should be in senior management and administrative positions either in the Public or Private Sector.
• Integrity: Should satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining clearance certificates from EACC, KRA, HELB, CRB, and DCI.
• Skillset: Should have demonstrable leadership, management capacity, and understanding of devolution.
• Restrictions: Must NOT be a state officer.