Openings at Siaya County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing procurement, provision and maintenance of facilities;
• Preparation of budgets and sound management of budgetary allocations; revenue collection;
• Overseeing welfare of staff and patients and ensuring their security; and
• General upkeep of the hospital.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma in Business Administration from a recognized institution.    
• A Health related course certificate will be an added advantage
• Registration by the relevant professional body.
• Computer Application Certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing Nutrition Programmes
• Providing Nutrition services in health care facilities;
• Conducting nutrition assessments
• Collecting and compiling nutrition data
• Providing nutrition health education and demonstrations
• Counselling of patients with specific nutritional needs
• Monitoring preparation of therapeutic feeds
• Implementing outpatient and inpatient supplementary and therapeutic feeding programmes
• Promoting maternal, infant and young children feeding programmes and
• Providing micronutrient supplementation.  

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer application Skills from a recognized institution.
• Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians in Kenya. (CIND)

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing radiographic services to the patients.
• Processing, Verifying and maintaining information relating to patients.
• Ordering and maintaining records of radiographic and photographic supplies

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in any of the following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences/Ultrasound/ Computerized Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Mammography/Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Therapy and Digital Medical imaging equipment or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Computer Application Certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving/collecting, recording of specimens;
• Processing and analyses
• Preparing reagents;
• Recording and reporting of results;
• Dispatching the results for clinical;
• Routine and daily maintenance of laboratory specimen;
• Ensure adherence to biosafety and biosecurity guidelines;
• Taking part in preparation of Standards Operations Procedures (SOPs)

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Science/ Analytical Chemistry/Applied Sciences/ Food Science and Technology/Medical Laboratory Technology/Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable or any other recognized regulatory body.
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable.
• Computer application certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• To be responsible for cleaning and pertaining duties related to the mortuary
• Receiving of dead bodies from wards, public and police and delivering same to relatives/parents/police
• Wrapping in mortuary sheets, labelling and sorting of dead bodies in the cold room of the mortuary
• Cleaning, wrapping in mortuary sheets, labelling after autopsies for cases referred to the hospital by the police
• Keeping of appropriate registers for receipt and delivery of dead bodies at the mortuary
• Washing, cleaning and disinfecting of mortuary equipment and instrument after post-mortem examinations
• Embalming of dead bodies, whenever required
• Delivering of dead bodies after autopsies to relatives/parents/police
• Placing of dead bodies from ward and autopsies in appropriate coffins, whenever required

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Relevant training from a recognized institute
• Training in embalming will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond appropriately to emergency calls
• Assess a person’s condition and know how to provide proper medical care
• Put together an initial plan of care to quickly stabilize an individual in distress
• Provide life-saving medical interventions like Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Determine where to transport a patient for continuing care
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other first responders and emergency medical staff, and personnel
• Maintain 12-hour shift schedules and on-call hours
• Document medical care given to patients
• Report patient observations to appropriate medical professionals 

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in any health related field
• EMT certification from a recognized Institution
• Basic life support/ advanced life support certification
• Computer application Certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure correct interpretation and implementation of human capital regulations relating to pensions, human resource information systems, labour laws and other statutes relating to human resource management
• Processing, analysis and presentation quarterly staff return reports from the user departments
• Updating the Human Resource talent pool database, staff establishment, policies and operational documents and manuals
• Analyse staff progression and makes proposals for career development
• Represent the Board in policy development meetings both at the executive, legislature and agencies where necessary
• Ensure compliance with legislations, rules and guidelines
• Coordinate, up-dating and maintenance of the Human Resource Planning, Management and Development database

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management/Development/Business Administration/ Labour studies/ Industrial relations from a recognized institution in Kenya
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in Human Capital Management or Industrial relations.
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Member of human resource professional body
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for compiling, structuring, and analyzing Human Resources data to make conclusions that helps in decision making
• Compile and present HR data and metrics from the Human Resource Information system (HRIS) and payroll outputs
• Conduct workload analysis
• Develop assessments for potential and current employees and update employment records
• Support recruiting processes with data and statistics for trends and patterns
• Present results of employee performance evaluations
• Gather and disburse government labor statistics, new employment regulations, and labor laws
• Prepare reports of data results and present findings to senior leadership
• Recognize and suggest short-term and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics
• Contribute to system decision-making, scoping, and arranging HR system projects in support of the overall HR strategy of the Board

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge in Quantitative skills and techniques
• Conversant with Human Resource Analytics software and tools
• At least 3 years of experience in human resources analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Board and Secretariat to enhance the Boards effectiveness
• Handle legal communication that is addressed to the Board and give preliminary recommendations
• Participate in the negotiations and preparations of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA’s)
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
• Conduct relevant legal investigations and prepare statistical/documentary research report
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Prepare and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Review cases to determine whether they have legal merit
• Prepare preliminary legal papers and briefs, researching legal issues, and drafting legal documents
• Conduct research on legal issues to support litigation efforts
• Interpreting laws, regulations, and policies to advise clients about how these apply to their situation.
• Participate in preparation of Board’s reports

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in Legal Studies from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law will be an added advantage
• Membership with a relevant recognized professional body
• Possess at least 2 years of relevant working experience
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• To record, file and retrieve office documents.
• To manage office space arrangement and design.
• To ensure access to require documents as necessary.
• Ensure record database security.
• Compile, gather and organize reports, documents and records as required
• Assist the Board Committees in the discharge of their duties as assigned.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Kenyan Citizen
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Diploma in business management or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Computer Applications

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain Office Cleanliness through sweeping and mopping.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste.
• Wipe dust on office furniture and equipment.
• Ensure proper arrangement of items in the office.
• Ensure the safety of the office by locking all doors and windows and storage of important documents and materials.
• Prepare and serve tea for staff 
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Be a Kenyan citizen of sound mind
• Holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or KCE Division IV 

                      OR

• Kenya Certificate of Primary Education plus 2 years’  relevant experience 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Set the agenda for each meeting with the committee members
• Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and audit affairs of the county government and make appropriate recommendations to the County Executive Committee regarding internal control and audit matters; and
• Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors.
• Arrange for a periodic review of the effectiveness of the audit committee alongside its mandate
• Demonstrate independence and impartiality in decision making which accord with the legal constitutional and policy requirement
• Provide clarification to members on the audit committee’s responsibilities

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he has been practicing
• Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution
• One shall not be a past or present employee of the entity, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with County Government of Siaya in the last two years.
• Have at least 10 years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization they were working with.
• Be a member, in good standing, of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK, ICPSK; IAK; APSEA; ACFE; LSK and any other relevant professional body.
• Be and independent proactive leader with confidence and high integrity
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the County Government of Siaya.
• Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management
• Possesses a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing
• Possess excellent working knowledge of an audit committee’s functions and risks management framework
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and time available to develop and monitor the committee agenda
• Not a holder of a political office.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and audit affairs of the County Government Committee regarding internal control and audit matters; and
• Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a member, in good standing, of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK; CPSK, IAK; APSEA; ACFE; LSK and any other relevant professional body.
• Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he has been practicing
• One shall not be a past or present employee of the entity, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with Siaya County Government in the last two years
• Have at least 5 years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered three entire organization they were working with.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understand of the object, principles and functions of Siaya County Government
• Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management
• Possess a good understating of government operations, financial reporting and auditing.
• Not a holder of a political office.