Ongoing Recruitment at Vihiga County Government

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following requirements: -

• Certificate not less than 2 years in the following discipline: - Animal health and production from a recognized institution;
• Be registered and retained by Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in meat hygiene will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Assist in demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques;
• Carrying out vaccinations and herd health activities;
• Carrying out simple treatments of animals;
• Participating in disease search and reporting:
• Undertaking artificial insemination and meat inspection services;
• Enforcing slaughter house hygiene and meat transport regulation;
• Write and submit reports on all veterinary activities in the ward;
• Any other duties as shall be assigned by the Sub -County Veterinary Officer.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Be in possession of at least KCE Division III or C- mean grade in KCSE or its equivalent with credits in relevant subjects;
• Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Leather Technology, Animal Health, Environmental Resource Management, Leather Goods design and development and Footwear Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of advisory services on rural tannery projects;
• Doing feasibility studies, tannery layout plans;
• Plotting out effective effluent treatment plants, for small scale tanneries;
• Monitor, train and supervise Hides and skins curing services and maintain records of leather activities in the County;
• Any other duties as shall be assigned by the County Director of Veterinary Services.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following requirements:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in Job group “M” or its Holder of at least a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture & Home Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agroforestry and any other related field from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics and related discipline is an added advantage;
• Demonstrate professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
• Be computer literate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deployed as the County Agribusiness Officer and reporting to the County Director of Agriculture;
• Coordination of implementation of projects and programmes related to Agribusiness development in the county;
• Promote holistic approaches to farm business development;
• Establishing farming systems and land use patterns in the county;
• Establish economic performance trends of major enterprises in the county;
• Promote formulation and use farm business plans, agricultural credit management, and value chain development;
• Capacity building and backstopping in Agribusiness issues including incubation centres;
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programmes in the county;
• Consolidate farm input requirements in the county in liaison with Crops Officer and establish a data bank on stockists;
• Promotion of information dissemination channels on input availability, quality and prices;
• Promoting formation of produce
• Monitoring the agricultural credit levels of lending by financial institutions;
• Promoting diversification of credit products;
• Monitoring the performance of agricultural markets and marketing systems and establish market commodity prices data bank;
• Coordinating farm competitions and awards scheme in the county;
• Development and review of farm management guidelines;
• Participating in the development of farm compensation guidelines;
• Participating in field days, exhibitions and shows;
• Preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets; and
• Compilation of sectional periodic reports;
• Any other duty as may be prescribed by the County Director of
• Agriculture from time to time.
   

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following requirements:-

• Holder of at least a Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture & Home Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agroforestry and/or any other related field from a recognized institution;
• Previous work experience in the ic.sector is an added advantage;
• Be computer literate;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deployed as a Subject Matter Specialist at the Sub- County in charge of Crops Development, Agrinutrition, Land Development or Agribusiness Development, and reporting to the Sub-County Agricultural Officer;
• Promotion and implementation of activities related to Crop Development, Agrinutrition, Land Development and/or Agribusiness Development in the Sub -County;
• Capacity building and backstopping on technologies related to Crop Development, Agrinutrition,Land Development and/or Agribusiness Development;
• Implementation of programmes and projects on Crop Development, Agrinutrition, Land Development and/or Agribusiness Development in the Sub-County;
• Collating, analyzing, storing and disseminating Crops Development, Agrinutrition, Land Development and/or Agribusiness Development information;
• Participating in field days, exhibitions and shows;
• Preparation of work plans and budgets; Compilation of periodic technical reports;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of agricultural extension services, programmes and projects in the Sub-County and;
• Any other duty as may be prescribed by the Sub County Agriculture Officer from time to time.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following requirements: -

• A Diploma in Agriculture, Agriculture & Home Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agroforestry and/or any other related field from a recognized institution;
• Demonstration of previous work experience is an added advantage;
• Be computer literate;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deployed to a Ward, the officer will report to the Sub-County Agricultural Officer (SCAQ);
• Collecting and documenting data on farmers in the extension unit including names, gender ratios, soil types, and rainfall, land sizes, different enterprises;
•  Monitoring and reporting on food situation, agricultural disasters including pests, diseases, flooding, drought, and destruction by wildlife;
• Carrying out individual farm and group visits; Capacity building on agricultural marketing and credit management;
• Training needs assessment and training of farmers and farmer groups
• Monitoring of agricultural activities in the extension unit;
• Sensitizing the farming communities on cross cutting issues, gender, youth, environment -Climate change, and human rights to food;
• Attending Barazas and other public participation functions to promote agricultural activities;
• Management of information desks in the extension units;
• Preparation of technical periodic reports;
• Any other duty as may be prescribed by the Sub-County Agriculture Officer from time to time.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Guide and advise accounting officers in charge of all county entities on procurement matters. Issue a professional opinion to accounting officers on matters of procurement;
• Assist county entities in procurement and disposal of works, supplies, services and assets in line with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and Regulations, 2020 thereon;
• Ensure full implementation of the E-procurement proceeding and safe custody of all procurement records in accordance with the Act;
• Ensures that the procurement of goods, works and services are within approved budget;
• Tender opening
• Inspection
• Evaluation
• Ensure procurement plans are prepared and uploaded on IFMIS in conformity with the medium-term fiscal frame work and fiscal policy objectives and submit them to the relevant authorities;
• Ensure proper inventory control, assets and stores management and distribution of goods to county entities. Implement a stores management systems to manage inventory electronically;
• Enhance and ensure implementations of the preferences and reservation scheme in order to comply with the public procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and regulations, 2022;
• Keep and maintain an updated list or register of prequalified suppliers;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement statutory reports and submit to the Public Procurement and Regulatory Authority within  the set legal timeframe through the Chief Officer and County Executive
• Committee member for Finance and Economic Planning;
• Prepare on a monthly basis a report on all contracts awarded giving specific details as per who won the tender and display it on public websiteor notices as per the presidential Directive/Executive order on ‘Procurement of Public goods, works and Services by public entities, ‘issued on 13th June 2018;
• Attend to all procurement Audit matters by oversight institutional and organize staff capacity building on procurement standards, laws, best principles and practices and adoption of automation;
• Sensitize suppliers and contractors on AGPOs and PPAD, 2015 and
• Regulations, 2020 and any other applicable laws;
• Enforce compliance in the entire supply Chain Management Services cycle pursuant to PPAD, 2015 and Rregulations,2020 by supervising all procurement ad hoc committees which include but not limited to:

Specifications :

• Tender and service contracts awards
• Stock taking
• Project management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Asset disposal.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• A Diploma in Supplies Management or is approved equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A Bachelor's Degree in any of the following; commerce, Business Administration, Economics, procurement and supply management, marketing or the equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following; procurement and supplies chain management, business Administration, commerce, logistics and supplies management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• A member of the Kenya institute of Supplies in good standing;
• Conversant with IFMIS and other revenue management accounting or
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) packages;
• Served as a procurement officer in the public or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years, five (5) of which Must be in a senior management position;
• Attended a Senior Management Course or Strategic Leadership Development programme lasting for at least four (4) weeks;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to the County’s mandate;
• Be conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act, 2012, the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015 and theregulations thereto;
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Be a good team player with exemplary leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills;
• Proficiency in Computer Application Skills relevant to financial management from a recognized institution.

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The Director of Revenue will be the Head of Revenue and report to the Chief Officer Accounting, Revenue and Supply Chain Management.

An officer at this level will be based at the County Headquarters and will be responsible for the coordination of activities in the Revenue Section.

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Planning, formulating strategies and identifying sources of revenue;
• Designing effective, efficient and secure systems of collecting revenue;
• Developing Bills, policies, programs, bylaws and internal control systems that enhance own source revenue collection in the County;
• Authorizing county employee or entity to collect revenue on behalf of the County government;
• Implementing county policies and regulations for revenue;
• Setting up and projecting regular revenue trends for planning and decision making in the county;
• Developing revenue collection targets for the county and allocating the
• same to various county entities and senior staff;
• Co-ordinating the work of third-party entities engaged by the County
• Government to collect revenue on behalf of the County the Finance Bill/ Act;
• Ensuring posting of all revenue sources in the IFMIS system;
• Preparing quarterly and annual revenue reports on all own source revenue and external sources;
• Submitting regular reports to county assembly, national treasury and commission for revenue allocation on matters of revenue collection;
• Identifying and provide baseline data on new sources of revenue;
•  Maintaining records of all the revenue sources / Centre, rates and revenues collected Championing automation of own source revenue streams in the County;
• Ensuring all own source revenue collected is accounted for and banked intact;
• Preparing the budget for the revenue directorate.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option); Finance, Economics or Business Administration /Management (Accounting or Finance) from a recognized institution;
• A holder of a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
• A member of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) in good standing;
• Conversant with IFMIS and other revenue management accounting or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) packages;
• Served as an Accountant in the public or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years, five (5) of which Must be in a senior management position;
• Attended a Senior Management Course or Strategic Leadership Development programme lasting for at least four (4) weeks;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to the County’s mandate;
• Be conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act, 2012;
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be a good team player with exemplary leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills;
• Proficiency in Computer Application Skills relevant to financial management from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be based at the Headquarters as the Head of Technical Division and will assist the Chief Officer in charge of Environment, Energy, Natural Resources and Climate Change in the day to day administration and management of the department. Reporting to the Chief Officer, DirectorEnvironment, Energy and Natural Resources will be responsible for the following:

• In charge of overall management and conservation of Environment, including Waste Management (promoting 3Rs), Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, Natural Resources Management and
• Conservation, Energy Services, Rehabilitation & Restoration of Degraded and Riparian Ecosystems;
• Spearhead preparation of departmental strategic plans, work plans, performance contacts, budgets, procurement plans and periodic progress fiom, with other departments and County Chief Officer in Charge of Environment, Energy, Natural Resources and Climate Change;
• Spearhead research, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on departmental programs, projects and activities in consultation with other departments and County Chief Officer in Charge of Environment, Energy, Natural Resources and Climate Change;
• Inventory and mapping of natural resources, environmentally significant sites, degraded sites, disposal sites, waste water within the county;
• Spearhead in the conceptualization, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects, programs, activities, and strategic initiatives in the directorate;
• Spearhead preparation of County State of Environment Reports and County Environmental Action Plan and its implementation in line with the provisions of EMCA CAP 38;
• Spearhead the mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management campaigns, clean ups, efficient energy utilization, promoting energy conservation awareness, mainstreaming renewable energy within the county;
• Spearhead Resource mobilization including development of bankable proposals in various thematic areas including waste management,
• Environmental Conservation and Energy Services ;
• Spearhead inventory and mapping of natural resources, environmentally significant sites (such as wetlands and disposal sites), degraded sites within the county and pollution sources (water, air & sound) within the county;
• Spearhead Policy formulation, interpretation and implementation; negotiation, legislation and domestication of the relevant Multilateral
• Environment Agreements (MEAs) to the county and other relevant agreements in the field of environment;
• Supervising, guiding and developing staff working under him or her.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Served in the position of a Principal Environmental officer or in a comparable position (public or private sector) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Environmental Sciences, Environmental Planning and Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Sciences/Management, Climate
• Change, Waste Management, Forestry, Geology, Hydrology, Geo-
• Information science, Chemistry, Biology; or any other relevant/Equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Environmental Sciences, Environmental Planning and Management, Environmental Engineering, or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution;
• Post Graduate qualification in Environmental Management field, - EIA/Audits or its equivalent;
• Knowledge and general understanding of international/regional /national/sub-national policies and
• regulations on Environment, Energy and Natural Resources;
• Knowledge general knowledge on waste management, environmental compliance and enforcement, environmental planning and research, environmental conservation and energy.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional results; and
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, interpret policy, advice, and guide cultural matters and programmes in line with the county strategic objectives;
• Oversee coordination and implementation of all cultural programs at the county level to ensure they achieve the objectives of the county;
• Implement the section’s staff performance appraisal system to enhance work performance in the department;
• Verify and endorse registration of cultural practitioners at the County and coordinate the cultural practitioner’s association activities;
• Oversee the implementation of community activities aimed at preserving and promoting tangible and intangible cultural diversity and heritage; Oversee identification, preservation and conservation of historical sites in the county;
• Coordinate development of creative and cultural industries and the arts for economic development and promotion of cultural and identity value;
• Coordinate the establishment and management of community cultural centres and galleries;
• Work with other agencies and bodies, such as museums and educational services, to develop services and initiatives that relates to promotion and preservation of cultural heritage;
• Mobilize resources to empower cultural practitioners in their various cultural activities and endorse cultural groups and individual requesting assistance with cultural grants;
• Review of the periodic reports prepared by the staff of the department for submission to the Chief Officer.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor degree in Social Science or any other relevant field from a recognised institution;
• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in senior management position;
• Certificate in a senior management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams;
• Problem solving skills;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant legislation including the Constitution of Kenya, County Government Act, 2012.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director/Gender, responsible for:
• Coordinating, identification, development and protection of museums, cultural sites, monuments and libraries;
• Development and implementation of strategies and policies related to cultural development;
• Promotion of county/national/international institutional partnerships for resource mobilization on cultural heritage preservation;
• Establishment of cultural economic activities for revenue generation;
• Establishment of a vibrant Creative Arts Industry;
• Providing guidance and leadership to Cultural officers, librarians and Curators.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Cultural Studies, Literary Arts, Drama and Theatre, Library Studies or related discipline from a recognized institution;
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience;
• Have ability to mobilize resources for cultural development and harness revenue generation from cultural economic activities;
• Demonstrated professional and administrative ability required for efficient performance of duties at this level.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversees the implementation of sports promotion and development policies in the county;
• Designing and coordinating sports programmes;
• Coordinating identification and establishment of youth sport centres;
• Head of sub-counties sports officers;
• Personnel management coordinating sport staffs;
• Evaluation of sport programmes;
• Sensitizing the sports fraternity on dangers of doping, drugs and substance abuse;
• Planning and development of the section;
• Acquisition, distribution and maintenance of sports equipment and implements;
• Preparation of sections budget and procurement plan;
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Director Sports.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree in physical science leisure and recreation management or diploma in sporting disciplines;
• At least knowledge in three sporting disciplines;
• Served in the grade of chief sports officer or stadium manager for a minimum period of 5 years;
• Possess Leadership skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Ability to work under pressure, Negotiation skills,
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams, Problem solving skills;
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the activities of NGOs, Youth Councils and other stakeholders on youth development projects, programmes and activities for compliance and synergy;
• Provide support for the design and implementation of programmes and activities for the youth in the region in line with county youth policies and strategies;
• Facilitate workshops on sensitization on youth policies and programmes in the county;
• Facilitate capacity building programmes for staff, youth groups and youth councils in the region;
• Assist with the conduct of applied research on current issues for improved youth development activities and programmes;
• Coordinate the maintenance of statistical information /data on youth activities in the region to facilitate decision making and planning.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Humanities, Social Work or related discipline from an accredited University;
• Certificate in a Senior Management Course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Served for a minimum period of three (3 ) years at the grade of Principal Youth Development Officer, JG N and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Possess Leadership skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills,
• Organizational skills, Ability to work under pressure, Negotiation skills,
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams, Problem solving skills; and
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• on Leadership and integrity.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in organizing community cultural festivals, art exhibitions, symposia, seminars, art and traditional competitions at the sub county level;
• Oversee identification, preservation and conservation of historical sites;
• Participate in the development of creative and cultural industries and the arts for economic development and promotion of cultural and identity value;
• Assist in establishment of community cultural centres and galleries;
• Identify and vet cultural groups and individual requesting assistance with cultural grants when available;
• Identify and vet cultural and entertainment groups for public functions;
• Visit and monitor all cultural facilities within the respective sub county to ensure that they have the required facilities in terms of equipment;
• Monitor and evaluate all community cultural heritage projects and report on progress;
• Prepare timely periodic reports on the cultural programmes and activities for review by senior officers.

Minimum qualifications, knowledge and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Social Sciences or any other related field from a recognized institution;
• At least two (2) years of work experience in a related field;
• Computer literacy;
• Must meet the requirement of Chapter Six of Kenyan Constitution.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Help to raise public awareness on issues relevant to the youth in the community;
• Compile and prepare monthly, annual reports and policies for timely submission to the relevant senior officers;
• Liaise with interested youth groups and individuals to set up new services in the community;
• Participate in forums and workshops to educate and empower youth with skills and knowledge to develop themselves socially and economically;
• Encourage participation in capacity building activities and challenge inappropriate behavior among the youth in the community.

Minimum qualifications, knowledge and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Community Development, Social Work, Psychology, Anthropology or any other related field from a recognized institution;
• At least two (2) years of work experience in a related field;
• Computer literacy;
• Be of age between 25 and 35 years;
• Great communication, problem solving and Interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation;
• Must meet the requirement of Chapter Six of Kenyan Constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and promoting sports activities in the designated area;
• Identifying sports talent;
• Mobilizing and sensitizing local community to participate in sports; organizing matches;
• Liaising with partners to support sports programmes;
• Collecting data and preparing reports on sports functions and competitions;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum qualifications, knowledge and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education and Sports; Physical Education; Sports Science; Leisure and Recreation Management

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management lasting not less than two (2) years from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge of different games, sports and related issues, such as, training, physical health etc;
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling office communications (telephone, emails, etc.) and appointments;
• Receiving and assisting Visitors;
• Transfer external calls and correspondences to respective offices;
• Typing correspondences;
• Taking minutes in meeting as and when required;
• Ensure security of records and documents;
• Receiving and dispatching of mails and documents;
• Provide general office management and clerical support;
• Establish and maintain a proper filing and information keeping system.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma Level in Secretarial/Administration Studies or equivalent;
• Atleast 3 years working experience as a secretary and/or administrative assistant;
• Excellent IT knowledge in MS Office and skills in document management (filing /archiving);
• Excellent written and spoken English;
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills and ability to develop and maintain networks of contacts;
• Personal initiative and ability to focus on priorities and meet deadlines;
• Professional personal appearance and conduct;
• Open, flexible personality; excellent ability to perform duties with accuracy within a given deadline;
• A high degree of integrity and the ability to deal with confidential information.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct registration of persons with disabilities;
• Working closely with the national council of persons with disability for implementation of the County’s Disability Act and other relevant legislations;
• Facilitate registration of companies and businesses of persons with disabilities under AGPO and provide them with LPO Financing under AGPO;
• Facilitate Training of economic empowerment beneficiary groups on entrepreneurship;
• Assisting the local communities and self-he projects, advise and report on the progres
• Conflict resolutions among group members disaggregate data on gender, disability, gender, disability, age etc;
• Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on programmes of the Council

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in social science and its equivalent;
• Those with a Bachelor’s degree will have an added advantage;
• Minimum 2 years working experience;
• Experience in working in the Disability Sector or a similar sector.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicles systems;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicle;
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure to ensure the vehicle is in good condition;
• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Safety of the passengers and/or goods therein.

Minimum Requirements

• Atleast served in the grade of Driver for at least four (4) years;
• At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate;
• Valid Driving License free from any current endorsement(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
• Certificate of Good Conduct (renewable after two (2) years));
• An accident-free driving period of three (3) years;

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Supervisory Responsibilities to:

• Head Division of Clinical Standards, QA & Services;
• Head Division of Family Health;
• Head of Emergency, Referral & Casualty Services;
• Head Division of Nursing & Essential Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a first degree in health sciences;
• Must have a Master's Degree in a health related field;
• Must be registered with relevant regulatory bodies and have a valid
• At least 10 years 
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from the Kenya School of Government will be an added advantage;
• Must fulfil the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining and implementing nursing and midwifery policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing and midwifery practice and operational policies while maintaining compliance with National laws and regulations;
• Communicating and interpreting policies and procedures to nursing and midwifery staff and monitor their practices and implementation;
• Coordinating patient care activities in collaboration with heads of nursing and midwifery units, administrative and other technical personnel in the County;

Qualifications:

•  Developing nursing and midwifery standards and playing a leading role in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the standards;
• Ensuring that the planning and delivery of nursing and midwifery services are addressed and meet the changing needs of clients;
• Participating in the development and implementation of strategic plans for nursing and midwifery services;
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the nursing and midwifery staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with other departments and healthcare partners to ensure seamless coordination of patient care and achieve organizational goals;
• The candidate should demonstrate ability to Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to enhance patient safety and satisfaction;
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the nursing team,
• Participating in the annual planning and budgeting for nursing and midwifery services during preparation of the health department budget and ensuring proper allocation and utilization of allocated funds;
• Preparing employees for the desired changes in working styles, attitudes and work ethic through mentoring and training nursing and midwifery staff and helping them develop their skills and knowledge;
• The candidate should be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in nursing or midwifery from a recognized institution;
• A master’s degree in the same field will be an added advantage;
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) license;
• Twenty (20) years of work experience in nursing and or Midwifery;
• The candidate should have at least 15 years of senior managerial experience to effectively oversee the nursing and midwifery department, including staffing, scheduling, and performance evaluations;
• Senior Management Course lasting four weeks from a recognised institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program will be an added advantage;
• Strong mentorship and training skills;
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities;
• Ability to manage partnerships and collaborate with other healthcare professionals;
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices;
• Budget management skills;
• Must fulfil the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving vehicle(s) as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle(s) assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Requirements For Appointment

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A valid driving licence free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicles(s) the officer is required to drive;
• Passed Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A valid Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police;
• Attended a first — Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute Highway and
• Building Technology (KIHBT) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.