Vacancies at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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

• Served for a minimum period of two (2) years in the grade of Senior Deputy County Commissioner I/Director of Administration, CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors degree in any Social Science or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A Masters degree in any Social Science or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Certificate in Administrative Officers’ Induction Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Passed Administrative Officers’ examination;
• A Certificate in Administrative Officers’ Paramilitary Course lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
• A Diploma in Public Administration (DPA)

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• An Advanced Public Administration (APA) Certificate; 
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of National Development goals, objectives and ability to integrate them into the Administrative Officers’ function

Duties and responsibilities 

In Field Administration

A County Commissioner will be deployed to head and co-ordinate the affairs of the National Government at the County. The officer will also be the interface between the National Government and County Government. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Promoting statehood and nationhood;
• Coordinating performance of National Government departments;
• Promoting good governance, accountability and participation of the people in the implementation of National Government programmes for sustainable development; 
• Overseeing implementation of Government policies;
• Following up Presidential and Government directives pertaining to the county;
• Convening and chairing the County Security Committee;
• Coordinating implementation of decisions of the County Security Committee; 
• Promoting community policing and ‘’nyumba kumi initiative’’
• Coordinating national and state functions;
• Building effective inter-governmental relations platforms based on consultation.  engagement and collaboration with County Government;
• Ensuring security of Government property, asses, facilities and inventory;
• Managing and maintaining administrative boundaries, security roads, airstrips and vital installations;
• Coordinating the campaigns against drugs, alcohol and substance abuse;
• Coordinating disaster management and emergency response;
• Coordinating peace building and conflict resolution;
• Promoting and enhancing national cohesion and integration;
• Ensuring prudent utilization and accountability of resources of the National Government;
• Ensuring regular monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes of National Government;
• Delivering Presidential speeches;
• Performing the role Official National Government Spokesperson and the liaison officer on matters of inter-governmental relations in the county; and
• Submitting regular, quarterly and annual reports pertaining to the county; and
• Undertaking official protocol business of the National Government at the county level
• In Ministry/Departmental Headquarter
• An officer at this level will be deployed to head the National Government Administrative Function. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
• Developing and maintaining proper internal monitoring systems and procedures;
• Developing annual administrative work plans, programmes and ensuring implementation;
• Overseeing planning and budgeting for the administrative functions; and
• Performing management and capacity building;
• Overseeing co-ordination of National Government Functions as per the Constitution, the National Government Co-ordination Act of 2013 and other relevant statutes;
• Formulating and developing of National Government policies, plans and programmes;
• Providing strategic leadership and policy direction for effective implementation of Government policies;
• Providing genera guidance on the co-ordination of national security
• Coordinating provision of agency services to the National Government departments and other institutions;
• Coordinating peace building and conflict management programmes in liaison with other stakeholders;
• Mobilizing government agencies for national events and programmes;
• Facilitating maintenance of national and international boundaries, security roads and airstrips and, vital government installations;
• Providing guidance on the and implementation of policies on alcohol, drugs and substance abuse;
• Coordinating disaster management and emergency response in liaison with other stakeholders; and
• Ensuring security of Government property assets facilities and inventory
• Overseeing effective correctional services in the country;
• Overseeing the betting control activities at national level and coordinate all matters relating to children affairs

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Tutorial fellow/Assistant Lecturer or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Peace and Security Studies, Conflict Studies, Political Science, Gender and Development or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya
• A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Peace and Security Studies, Conflict Studies, Political Science, Gender and Development or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and 
• Ability to teach/instruct in any two of the following; National Security Studies, International Security Studies, Strategic Security Management, Security Planning and Security/Social Sciences Research Methodology.

Note: Possession of relevant PhD Degree will be considered an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities 

Research Fellow/Lecturer position is a middle position. The post holder will be      expected to show academic leadership in both research and teaching at the Centre for Security Studies (CSS) and the National Defence College (NDC). Duties at this level are two-fold; Research/Scholarship and Teaching and they include:- 

Research/Scholarship

• Undertaking research scholarship activity subject to the approval of the Senior Researchers and the NDC Commandant;
• Carrying out research internally, nationally and international and to contribute to the research objectives of both the Centre for Security Studies with approval of Senior Research Fellows;
• Undertaking in subject and professional research and pedagogy development as required to support teaching activities at the NDC; and
• Transforming and applying knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching, research and appropriate external activities;

Teaching

• Providing participants with the relevant and stimulating range of learning opportunities and experiences within the subject area, consistent with their overall objectives;
• Undertaking teaching duties as required by and agreed with the Commandant and to keep abreast of international developments within the academic discipline and /or professional practice of the subject area and to share this knowledge to shape curricular content, design and delivery;
• Setting, marking and assessing work providing feedback to participants;
• Monitoring participants progress and making timely reports to the College Headquarters;
• Coordinating staff development initiatives related to learning and teaching; and
• Supporting students programmes on academic, career and personal development

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

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Deputy Director of Industries, CSG 6 and above or in a relevant and comparable position in the wider ppublic service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields:- Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Biology/Physical Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Statistics Economics, Project Planning and Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, chemical, Industrial, Electronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agricultural), Agriculture, Animal Science, Food Technology, clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Textile Technology, production Technology, Leather Science, wood Science, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Computer Science and International Relations or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following fields:- Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biochemistry Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Project Planning and Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Electronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agricultural), Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Food Technology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics/Applied Human Nutrition, Textile Technology, Production Technology, Leather Science, Wood Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Geology, Environmental Science,  Intellectual Property, Statistics or Economics, Business Administration and International Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A certificate in any of the following fields: project planning, project Appraisal, project Monitoring and evaluation, Entrepreneurship, public policy analysis, small enterprises policy and promotion, environmental impact Assessment and Auditing, Environmental Management or Business Development Services, Diplomacy/International Relations/Negotiation lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional competence, managerial and administrative capability in work performance and results; and
• Thorough knowledge of the country’s economic development strategies, policies and objectives, has very good Negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to translate them into industrial development policies and programmes and vision 2030 aspirations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Secretary Industrialization will provide technical advice to the Principal Secretary on all industrialization matters. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 
• Planning formulating, coordinating and implementing the National Industrialization policies, formulating, coordinating and implementing Industrial property rights policies; 
• Providing support for the arbitration and settlement of industrial property rights and disputes and arbitration and settlement of disputes on standards;
• Promoting industrial research and development. innovation and technology transfer;
• Coordinating the development and enforcement of quality standards
• Providing support to strategic industries;
• Ensuring the revitalization of underperforming industries;
• Coordinating bilateral, regional, multilateral and international matters relating to industrial development activities in conjunction with other public and private organization;
• Overseeing and ensuring preparation and implementation of industrial strategic objectives;
• Developing linkages with bilateral, regional and International organizations on industrialization matters;
• Providing an enabling environment for domestic and foreign direct investment;  
• Preparing and implementing the department's performance contracts, and performance    management systems;
• Instituting operational accountability; management of the department resources; and 
• Supervising, training and development of departmental staff.

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

• Served for a minimum period of there (3) years in the grade of in the grade of Deputy Director of Industries, CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Biology/Physical Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Economics, Project Planning and Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Electronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agricultural), Agriculture, Animal Science Food technology,   Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Textile  technology, Production Technology, Leather, Sciences, Wood Science, Veterinary, Medicine, Pharmacy, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology Sciences, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Project Planning and Management,  Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Electronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agricultural), Agriculture, Animal Science, Food Technology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics/Applied Human Nutrition, Textile  Technology, Leather Sciences, Wood Science, Veterinary Sciences, Pharmacy, Geology, Environmental Science, Intellectual Property, Statistics or Economics or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A  certificate in any of the following fields: Project Planning, Project Appraisal, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy Analysis, Small Enterprises Policy and Promotion, Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing, Environmental Management or Business Development Services lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional competence, managerial and administrative capability in work performance and results; and
• Thorough knowledge of the country's economic development needs, Strategies, policies and objectives and the ability to translate them into industrial development policies and programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Industrialization Secretary: A Director at this level will head any of the following departments:  Industrial Support Services, Micro and Small Industries, Medium and Large Industries, Industrial Information.

Duties and responsibilities will include:- 

• Development and implementation of industrial development policies;
• Reviewing industrialization policies strategies, programs and projects; and
• Providing a conducive business environment for the existing industries and attracting new industrial investments; and
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the department

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director  of Industries, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Biological/Physical Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Economics, Project Planning and Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Electronics. Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agricultural), Animal Science, Food Technology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Textile Technology, Production Technology, Leather Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A certificate in any of the following fields: Project planning, Project Appraisal, Project Monitoring and evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy Analysis, Small Enterprise Policy and promotion, Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing, Environmental Business Development Services lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated high degree of professional, technical and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will deputize the Director in the day-to-day operational activities and will be deployed in any of the following departments:  - Industrial Support Services, Micro and small industries, Medium and Large Industries or Industrial Information and Policy Development.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Industrial Development Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors degree in  any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Biological/Physical Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Economics, Project Planning and Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Electronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agricultural), Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Food Technology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Textile Technology, Production Technology, Leather Sciences, Wood sciences, Veterinary, Medicines, Pharmacy, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A certificate in any of the following fields: Project Planning, Project Appraisal, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy Analysis,  Small Entrepreneurship,  Public Policy  analysis,  Small Enterprises   Policy  and   Promotion, Environmental  Impact  Assessment  and auditing,  Environmental  Management or Business Development Services lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated high degree of professional, Technical and Administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Reviewing sectoral reports on Tariff and Non-Tariffs Barriers (NTBs) for manufacturing industry;
• Liaising with Research and development Institutions and other industry  stakeholders to backstop industry on the development of industrial tooling and machining;
• Identifying potential foreign investors in specific industrial sectors;
• Documenting and promoting the commercialization of research and  developing  and development findings;
• Categorizing industrial clusters for industrial development;
• Negotiating on industrial related issues at bilateral clusters for industrial development;
• Negotiating on industrial related issues at bilateral, regional and multilateral fora;
• Sensitizing entrepreneurs on   industrial investment opportunities, providing advisory services and mentoring to/for potential and existing entrepreneurs;
• Locating potential foreign investors in specific industrial sectors in liaison with  relevant government agencies; and
• Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of projects /programmes.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) in the grade of Chief Industrial Development Officer, CSG ‘9’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public Service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Biological/Physical Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Economics, Project Planning and Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Electronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agricultural), Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Food Technology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Textile Technology, Production Technology, Leather Sciences, Wood Sciences, Veterinary, Medicine, Pharmacy, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry Computer Science or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized Kenya;
• A certificate in any of the following fields: Project Planning, Project Appraisal, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy Analysis, Small Enterprises Policy and Promotion Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing, Environmental Management or Business Development Services lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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

• Preparing sectoral report on tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) for manufacturing and industry;
• Linking of MSMIs to finance, markets, resource efficiency and cleaner production technology suppliers, Research and Development findings, quality assurance, and intellectual property protection;
• Creating linkage for subcontracting among MSI and Medium and Large Industries;
• Identifying potential foreign investors in specific industrial sectors; and disseminating industrial information to stakeholders;
• Identifying and documenting indigenous technologies and entrepreneurs;
• Undertaking monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of Industrial projects/programmes;
• Undertaking benchmarking surveys and supporting the rehabilitation of industries;
• Identifying, promoting and creating awareness on market opportunities for Kenyan products; and
• Creating awareness on counterfeit goods in liaison with Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA) and preparing industrial performance reports to enhance productivity, Competitiveness and quality of products.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Kenya Industrial Training Institute, CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors  Degree  in  any  of  the  following  disciplines:- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Clothing  and Textiles Technology, Leather Technology, Food Technology, Food and  Beverage, Industrial Engineering and Technology, Entrepreneurship Development, Commerce, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Information Technology, Community Development, Counseling, Psychology, Computer Engineering, Information  Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry  Plant and Building Services Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Refrigeration and  Air Conditioning, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, Renewable Energy Technology, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Education Technology, Education, Clothing, Textiles  and  Interior  Design, Fashion Design and Marketing, Fashion Design and Textiles Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Clothing and Textiles Technology, Leather Technology, Food Technology, Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design, Fashion Design and Marketing, Fashion Design and Textiles Technology, Food and Beverage, Industrial  Engineering and  Technology,  Entrepreneurship Development, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Counseling, Psychology, Computer  Science,  Computer Engineering, Information   Communication Technology, Physics, Plant Engineering, Chemistry , Biochemistry, Plant and Building Services Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Business Management, Water Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Refrigeration and  Air  Conditioning, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, Renewable Energy Technology, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Education Technology, Education, Community Development or any other equivalent qualification from university  recognized in Kenya; 
• A training of Trainers (ToT) Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• APost Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Technical Education or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of Industrial Training function

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director, will be answerable to the Principal Secretary, in charge of the Ministry  responsible Kenya Industrial  Training  Institute   for  the  overall administration  and  management  of  the  Institute.  The officer will be required to provide leadership and direction in the Institute. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• Training in areas of specialization;
• Interpreting and implementing relevant government policies and translating them into training modules;
• Managing and supervising prudent use of financial and human resources in the Institute; 
• Managing and reviewing staff development and training programmes;
• Establishing collaborations and linkages with other institutions and stakeholders;
• Mobilizing resources for the physical and human resource development of the institute; and
• Overseeing the welfare of students and staff in the institute.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Kenya Industrial Training Institute, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in  any  of  the  following  disciplines:-  Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics  Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Clothing and Textiles Technology, Leather Technology, Food  Technology,  Food and Beverage, Industrial Engineering and Technology, Entrepreneurship Development,  Commerce, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Information      Technology, Community Development, Counseling, Psychology Computer Engineering, Information Communication Technology,  Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Plant and Building Services Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, Renewable Energy Technology, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Education Technology, Education, Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design, Fashion Design and Marketing, Fashion Design and Textiles Technology   or its equivalent qualification from a  university recognized in Kenya;
• A training of Trainers (ToT) Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A Post Graduate Diploma in   Education or   Diploma in Technical Education or   its   equivalent   qualification   from   a   recognized institution;
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative and managerial capability required for effective planning, organization and administration of a training institution

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will deputize the Director in the day-to-day operational activities and will be deployed in any of the following departments:  - Industrial Support Services, Micro and small industries, Medium and Large Industries or Industrial Information and Policy Development.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Lecturer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in  any  of  the  following  disciplines:- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Clothing    and Textiles Technology, Leather    Technology, Food  Technology, Food  and Beverage, Industrial Engineering and Technology, Entrepreneurship Development, Commerce, Business     Administration/Management, Economics, Information  Technology, Community Development, Counseling, Psychology, Computer Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Plant and Building Services Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering,  Refrigeration and  Air Conditioning, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, Renewable Energy Technology, Human Resource Management,    Supply Chain Management, Education Technology, Education,  Clothing,  Textiles and Interior Design, Fashion Design and Marketing, Fashion Design and Textiles Technology or  its equivalent qualification  from a university recognized  in Kenya; 
• A Training of Trainers (ToT) Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A Post  Graduate Diploma in  Education or Diploma  in  Technical Education or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Lecturing in the area of specialization; 
• Designing and preparing training materials and aids; 
• Providing input in the development of curriculum and syllabus;
• Spearheading the formulation of research programmes;
• Spearheading the formulation of research programmes; 
• Undertaking consultancy work; and 
• Planning, coordinating; monitoring, implementing, evaluating and reviewing  training programmes; maintaining students' progress report;
• Supervising the maintenance and repair of various machines and equipment; 
• Conducting market surveys and trends;
• Providing advisory services to small and medium    scale entrepreneurs/industrialists; 
• Designing specification and prototype development; 
• Facilitating in seminars, workshops and symposia; 
• Guiding trainees and graduate entrepreneurs in project identification;
• Coordinating academic tours, and co­ curricular activities;
• Moderation and administration of exams;
• Supervising students on industrial attachments; and 
• Guiding and counseling students.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Performance Management, CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service or Private Sector;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: - Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Community Development, Political Science, Law, Public Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following fields: - Economics, Statistics, Economic Policy Management, Mathematics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Education, Business Administration, Sociology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law or any other equivalent/relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable);
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of National development policies, goals and objectives, and ability to integrate them into the Public Service Performance Management Function.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of policies, regulations, statutes, frameworks and operational guidelines on Performance Management in the Public Service;
• Providing technical support on Performance Management to Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Counties (MDACs); 
• Coordinating the development, validation and review of Performance Management tools;
• Coordinating capacity building on Performance Management for Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Counties (MDACs); 
• Developing and reviewing norms and standards in Performance Management through quality control;
• Coordinating vetting of Performance contracts for MDACs to ensure they are in line with the Performance Contracting guidelines; 
• Coordinating research and consultancy on Performance Management;
• Coordinating the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on implementation of Performance Contracts by MDACs;
• Overseeing the dissemination of information on Performance Management;
• Coordinating the compilation of bi-annual and annual reports on implementation of Performance Contracts in the Public Service; 
• Collaborating with relevant national, regional and international entities to promote adoption and implementation of best practices in Performance Management;
• Promoting citizen engagement in monitoring implementation of Performance Contracting in the Public Service;
• Advising National and County Governments on enabling legal and institutional frameworks to enable institutionalization of Performance Management in the Public Service;
• Coordinating the preparation of annual performance evaluation report for publication; 
• Ensuring establishment and operationalization of an information and knowledge management platform to support Performance Management;
• Overseeing stakeholders’ fora for validation of Customer Satisfaction Survey Reports;
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the Division’s work plans, budgets, performance contracts and staff performance appraisal;
• Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and 
• Managing and developing staff in the Division.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Principal Lecturer II CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Education, Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Psychology, Sports Management, Sport and Recreation Management, Sports and Exercise Science, Leisure and Recreational Management, Bio-Kinetics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A Training of Trainers (TOT) Certificate lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution for officers who do not hold Bachelor of Education degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Education; 
• A Certificate in Outdoor Experiential Training lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• A Certificate in Para-Military Training lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of the national goals, policies, programmes and ability to translate them to training modules

Note: a Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Education, Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Psychology, Sports Management, Sports and Recreation Management, Sports and Exercise, Science Leisure and Recreation Management, Bio-Kinetics or equivalent qualification is an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities 

• An officer at this level will be deployed to head a department. Duties and responsibilities at this grade will include:- 
• Formulating training policies; 
• Ensuring the implementation of standard operating procedures; 
• Planning; directing and controlling the designing and reviewing of training programs; facilitating logistical support; 
• Validating training programs and events; 
• Approving research and consultancy assignments; 
• Ensuring the implementation of curriculum and syllabus development; 
• Monitoring and evaluating programs and activities; 
• Overseeing outdoor learning; and mobilizing resources; 
• Developing and implementing department budget and strategic work plans; 
• Overseeing the department's performance appraisal systems, statutory reports; and contracts and deploying, training, and development of staff in the department.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Performance Management, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: - Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Community Development, Political Science, Law, Public Administration or any other equivalent/relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated professional competence, merit, ability and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, regulations, statutes, frameworks and operational guidelines on Performance Management in the Public Service;
• Providing technical support on Performance Management to Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Counties (MDACs);
• Developing and reviewing Performance Management tools;
• Undertaking capacity building on Performance Management for MDACs;
• Developing norms and standards in Performance Management for quality control;
• Vetting Performance Contracts for MDACs to ensure they are in line with the Performance Contracting Guidelines;
• Identifying thematic areas of research and consultancy on Performance Management;
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on implementation of Performance Contracts by MDACs;
• Coordinating dissemination of information on Performance Management; 
• Validating bi-annual and annual reports on implementation of Performance Contracts in the Public Service;
• Liaising with relevant national, regional and international entities to promote adoption and implementation of best practices in Performance Management;
• Establishing and operationalizing an information and knowledge management platform to support Performance Management;
• Coordinating stakeholders’ fora for validation of Customer Satisfaction Survey Reports;
• Advising National and County Governments on enabling legal and institutional frameworks to enable institutionalization of Performance Management in the Public Service; and
• Preparing annual performance evaluation report for publication 

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Performance Management Officer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: - Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Community Development, Political Science, Law, Public Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated professional competence, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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

• Implementing policies, regulations, statutes, frameworks and operational guidelines on Performance Management in the Public Service;
• Preparing policy briefs on Performance Management in the Public Service;
• Providing technical support on Performance Management to Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Counties (MDACs);
• Developing Performance Management tools;
• Undertaking capacity building on Performance management for MDACs; 
• Ensuring compliance with norms and standards in Performance Management through quality control;
• Vetting Performance Contracts for MDACs to ensure they are in line with the Performance Contracting Guidelines;
• Undertaking research and consultancy on Performance Management;
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on implementation of Performance Contracts by MDACs;
• Disseminating information on Performance Management;
• Compiling bi-annual and annual reports on implementation of Performance Contracts in the Public Service; 
• Liaising with relevant national entities to promote adoption and implementation of best practices in Performance Management;
• Undertaking Customer Satisfaction Survey on level of satisfaction with Government services and generating draft report;
• Coordinating the development and update of inventory of Public Service institutions on Performance Contracts; and 
• Operationalizing the information and knowledge management platform to support Performance Management.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Coordination and Supervision CSG 6 or in a comparable position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Actuarial Science, Project Management, Environment Management, Finance, Education, Community Development, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science and Knowledge Management, Law or any equivalent/relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economic Policy Management, Public Policy, Research and Public Policy, Project Management, Engineering, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any equivalent/relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable);
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of National development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the coordination and supervision of Government functions.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Providing Secretariat services to Principal Secretaries’ Committees;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to the coordination and supervision of government programmes and projects in Ministries;
• Coordinating the development and maintenance of Performance Information Reporting System;
• Promoting linkages with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration on implementation of government programmes and projects;
• Coordinating preparations of reports on cross-cutting issues relevant to coordination and supervision of Government programmes and projects;
• Overseeing the collection and analysis of data on performance of Government Ministries and the establishment of a repository of knowledge;
• Coordinating the implementation of research findings on government projects and programmes;
• Coordinating the preparation of reports on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments for submission to the President, Deputy President and Parliament;
• Coordinating implementation of measures to intervene on emerging issues in Government ministries;
• Promoting synergy in service delivery in Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Spearheading the coordination of strategic initiatives and interventions in line with the Government Development Agenda;
• Identifying Government priority areas; 
• Ensuring staff comply with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity and the values and principles of public service as outlined in Article 232 of the Constitution;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the Division’s work plans, budgets, performance contracts and staff performance appraisal; and
• Supervising and developing staff in the Division

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Coordination and Supervision Services, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Actuarial Science, Project Management, Environment Management, Finance, Education, Community Development, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science and Knowledge Management, Law or any equivalent/relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated professional competence, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Preparing Agenda for the Principal Secretaries’ Committee and taking minutes;
• Following-up on technical matters emanating from the office the President, the Deputy President and MDAs requiring intervention;
• Providing linkage with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration on implementation of Government programmes and projects;
• Implementing policies, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to the coordination and supervision of Government programmes and projects in Ministries;
• Coordinating secretariat services to internal and external sub-committees on cross cutting technical matters;
• Interpreting and preparing reports on cross-cutting issues relevant to coordination and supervision of Government programmes and projects;
• Developing the Performance Information Reporting System;
• Coordinating the collection and analysis of data on performance of Government Ministries and establishing a repository of knowledge;
• Implementing research findings on government projects and programmes;
• Coordinating the preparation of reports on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments for submission to the President, Deputy President and Parliament; and
• Undertaking intervention measures on emerging issues in Government Ministries and State Departments.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Actuarial Science, Project Management, Environment Management, Finance, Education, Community Development, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science and Knowledge Management, Law or   equivalent/relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated professional competence, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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

• Collecting progress reports on performance of Ministries and State Departments for inclusion in the Agenda for the Principal Secretaries’ Committee;
• Implementing policies, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to the coordination and supervision of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Identifying technical matters emanating from the Office of the President, the Deputy President and MDAs requiring intervention;
• Analysing cross-cutting issues relevant to coordination and supervision of Government programmes and projects;
• Providing secretariat services to internal and external sub-committees on cross cutting technical matters;
• Updating and maintaining performance information reporting system;
• Collecting and analysing data on performance of Government programmes and projects in MDAs;
• Implementing research findings on government projects and programmes;
• Preparing reports on performance of Government programmes and projects in Ministries and State Departments; and
• Identifying emerging issues in Government ministries and state departments that require intervention.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Research and Knowledge Management CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Research and Development, Economics, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Information Science and Knowledge Management, Actuarial Science, Project Management, Environment Management, Finance, Education, Community Development, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent/relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated professional competence, merit, ability and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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

• Developing, implementing and reviewing research and knowledge management, policies, strategies and guidelines;
• Analyzing data, compiling research findings and preparing baseline survey reports on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of research and knowledge management programmes and initiatives;
• Developing survey and research tools on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Conducting research findings on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Validating research reports on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Identifying external consultants and research institutions to collaborate with on research on Government performance;
• Developing modalities for collaboration with external consultants and research institutions;
• Consolidating and disseminating research findings to stakeholders; 
• Coordinating development of research papers on Government performance for publication;
• Processing and packaging tacit and explicit knowledge on Government programmes and projects;
• Coordinating the updating and maintenance of an integrated knowledge management database;
• Developing and implementing the Knowledge Management System;
• Building capacity of MDAs to implement the Knowledge Management System;
• Creating awareness to MDAs on knowledge management processes; and
• Monitoring progress and learning processes by keeping track of engagement and projects outcomes.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Officer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Research and Development, Economics, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Information Science and Knowledge Management, Actuarial Science, Project Management, Environment Management, Finance, Education, Community Development, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent qualification/relevant from a university recognized Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable); and 
• Demonstrated professional competence, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Implementing research and knowledge management, policies, strategies and guidelines;
• Collecting, collating and compiling data on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Drafting research tools and instruments for collecting data on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Implementing research and knowledge management programmes and initiatives;
• Identifying thematic areas of research on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Drafting proposals and concept papers for research projects on performance of Government Ministries and State Departments;
• Preparing periodic research reports;
• Identifying modalities for collaboration with external consultants and research institutions; 
• Complying research findings for dissemination to stakeholders;
• Drafting research papers on Government performance for publication;
• Collecting and collating tacit and explicit knowledge on Government programmes and projects;
• Receiving data and updating the integrated knowledge management database;
• Implementing the Knowledge Management System;
• Sensitizing MDAs on the Knowledge Management System; and
• Developing and disseminate information, education and communication materials on knowledge management

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Commissioner for Labour CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: -Human Resource Management and Development, Law, Business Administration. Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage:- Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management and Development, Human Resource Planning, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour and Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized Kenya;
• Professional competence and conversant with Labour Administration, Labour Laws and have a clear understanding of the labour policies, programmes, objectives and strategies. 

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Guiding and supervising the preparation of papers on Government policies, strategies and programmes on labour administration;  
• Identifying opportunities in the labour market; 
• Developing strategic plans for the Department; 
• Coordinating preparation of Departmental budget estimates and analysis of financial returns;
• Providing consultancy and technical guidance on labour issues;
• Collecting and providing information on Government policies for labour promotion and development;
• Providing training, consultancy and extension services on labour issues; and
• Referring trade disputes to industrial courts. 

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Commissioner for Labour CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management and Development, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics Anthropology, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized Kenya; and
• Professionally competent and conversant with Labour Administration, Labour Laws and International Labour Organization and International Organization of Migration instruments, and the ability to integrate them into Kenya Vision 2030.

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

• Initiating and implementing labour policies and programmes; 
• Coordinating staff training matters; 
• Coordinating field services;  
• Ensuring proper and effective functioning of the National Labour Board and Wages Council;
• Coordinating the attestation of foreign contracts of employment;
• Vetting and recommending issuance of work permits; 
• Participating in the coordination of International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization of immigration (IOM), African Union (AU) – Labour and Social Affairs Commission), East African Community (EAC) meetings and conferences; and 
• Compiling of reconciliation reports.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Labour Officer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service; 
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/ and Development, Law, Business Administration. Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics; Labour Relations or Industrial Relations from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.)

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

• Initiating and implementing labour policies and programmes; 
• Ensuring proper and effective functioning of labour administration; 
• Coordinating enforcement of labour laws; 
• Preparing periodical reports; 
• Compiling labour statistical data; 
• Liaising with other arms of Government, social partners and other relevant agencies on labour administration matters; 
• Settling of complex trade disputes; 
• Harmonious industrial relations, vetting of work permits; 
• Attesting foreign contracts of Employment; and 
• Attending to Parliamentary Questions. 

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

• Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Deputy Commissioner for Refugee Affairs, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines; Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, International Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, International Relations or equivalent qualification form a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Demonstrated administrative capabilities and merits as reflected in work performance and result; and
• Knowledge of refuges law, human rights law, humanitarian law, international protection and ability to translate and integrate them to National goals, objective and the Kenya Vision 2030.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Commissioner for Refugee Affairs will be responsible to the Principal Secretary in charge of refugee affairs for administrative and policy matters within the Refugee Affairs Department. Duties and responsibility at this level will include:-

• Coordinating the formulation and implementation of the refugee policy;
• Coordinating the reception and care of refugees within Kenya;
• Promoting durable solutions for refugees granted asylum in Kenya;
• Overseeing the processing of applications for refugee status;
• Implementing the decisions of the Refugees Affairs Committee;
• Providing advice on the care and welfare of refugees and the rehabilitation of refugee hosting areas;
• Ensuring that refugee economic and productive activities do not have a negative impact on the host communities, natural resources or the local environment;
• Recommending for prosecution of persons suspected of committing an offence under the Refugee Act 200;
• Maintaining appropriate registration and documentation system for all refugees in Kenya;
• Approving applications for people wishing to visit refugee camps;
• Issuing of refugee status determining decisions and relevant protection related documentation; and
• Facilitating safe return of Kenyans living in other countries as refugees;
• Coordinating the implementation of the Department’s strategic plans and realization of its objectives;
• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the performance management systems in the department;
• Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets; and
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, accountability, ethics and integrity

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Medical Specialist I CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector;
• A Bachelor of Surgery(M.B.Ch.B) degree from a university recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• A Masters degree in any of the following fields: Medicine, Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dermatology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Otorhinolaryngology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics, and Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics and Child Health, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health Policy, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized by the medical practitioners and dentists board;
• A Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• A Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; and
• Shown outstanding professional competence and administrative capacity and initiative in the general organization and management of the pharmacy function.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Developing and coordinating implementation of health standards, guidelines and protocols; undertaking specialized diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients; 
• Assessing employees’ fitness for continuation of work, age assessment and medical practice among others; 
• Planning and managing national healthcare programs at the implementation level directed towards the improvement of health services in the country; 
• Developing intervention activities or programs for training of health staff in field of community health and health management; 
• Promoting International Health Relations; 
• Monitoring and evaluating health projects and programmes; 
• Providing guidance, training and development of professional staff in clinical practice specialty; Coordinating outreach activities and services; 
• Designing and undertaking research; coordinating health research; 
• Analyzing, utilizing and disseminating research findings in planning activities to improve service delivery; 
• Initiating development of an appropriate health information management system; 
• Coordinating provision of quality health care and adherence to health standards; 
• Providing specifications for procurement of health supplies and commodities; and 
• Coordinating training and development and performance management. 

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senor Medical Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service 
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(M.B.Ch.B) degree from a university recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• A Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; 
• A Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
• Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days;
• Managing health facilities at various tiers in communities;
• Responding to intern calls; 
• Training, supervising and mentoring medical officers (intern) and other students; 
• Performing emergency surgeries; 
• Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of p.3 forms, court attendance and performing postmortems;
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings;
• Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment; 
• Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit the customer and service provider; 
• Conducting disease surveillance, prevention, and control; 
• Carrying out health education and promotion; and
• Preparing medical reports.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Occupational Health and Safety Services, CSG 6 or in a comparable position in the public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Biochemistry, Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, from a university recognized Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Occupational Medicine, Occupational Health Nursing, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Disaster Management, Occupational Safety and Health from a university recognized Kenya;
• A certificate in a specialized discipline on occupational Safety and Health lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Been a member of Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Association; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capabilities in enforcement of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Work Injury Benefits Acts.

Note: In addition to the above requirements, for appointment to this grade an Engineer must be registered by the Engineers registration Board of Kenya; a Medical Officer must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; a Nurse must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Coordinating the implementation of the occupational safety and health policies;
• Administrating the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Work Injury Benefits Act, and all applicable subsidiary legislations;
• Overseeing the reviewing of occupational policies and standards;
• Spearhead the implementation of programmes in the Department;
• Coordinating the implementation and realization of the department’s performance appraisal systems and contracts;
• Assist in overseeing the finances and assets management of the Department;
• Coordinating the training and research;
• Initiating ratification of international standards on occupational safety and health;
• Overseeing specifications and standards for the design and quality of personal protective equipment, safety standards for industrial machinery and equipment;
• Spearheading the approving of architectural plans for proposed /intended extensions and renovations of workplace premises; and 
• Providing overall supervision, control, discipline, recruitment, staff training and development.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) in the grade of Assistant Director Occupational Safety and Health Services, CSG 7 or in a comparable position in the Public Service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines; Medicine, Nursing, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Biochemistry, Engineering or Occupational Safety and Health from a university recognized Kenya;
• A certificate in a specialized discipline on Occupational Safety and Health lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A be a member of Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Association;
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capabilities in enforcement of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Work Injury Benefits Acts.

Note: In addition to the above requirements, for appointment to this grade an Engineer must be registered by the Engineers registration Board of Kenya; a Medical Officer must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; a Nurse must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

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

• Initiating policy and standard review;
• Coordinating investigations and research in occupational safety and health, inspections and audits, surveillance workers health, prosecution under Occupational Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Benefits Act;
• Overseeing the processing of work injury benefits;
• Training on occupational safety and Health;
• Creating awareness on Occupational Safety and Health;
• Monitoring the activities of approved persons and institutions;
• Setting of specifications and standards for the design and quality of persons protection equipment; 
• Setting of safety standards for industrial machinery and equipment; and
• Approving of architectural plans for proposed /intended extensions and renovations of workplace premises.

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

• Served for a minimum period of two (2) years in the grade of Principal Occupational Safety and Health Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable position in the Public Service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines; Medicine, Nursing, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Biochemistry, Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Certificate in a specialized discipline on Occupational Safety and Health lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than a Member of Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Association; and
• Shown merit and ability in work performance and results.

Note: 
In addition to the above requirements, for appointment to this grade an Engineer must be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; a Nursing Officer must be registered by the Nursing council of Kenya; a Medical Officer must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities will include:- 

• Initiating policy review on matters of Occupational Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene and Workers Injury benefits; 
• initiating review of Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Work Injury Benefit Act, Subsidiary legislations and codes of practice; 
• Developing and maintaining an effective programme of collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating Occupation Health and Safety information; evaluating work environment; 
• Participating in development and determination of permissible levels of exposure to environmental contaminants; 
• Participating in setting specifications and standards of design and quality of personal protective equipment; 
• Investigating electrical, mechanical, civil and chemical accidents in work places, and occupational diseases; 
• Monitoring activities of persons and institutions approved under Occupational Safety and Health Act; 
• Approving architectural plans for proposed, intended extensions and renovations of work place buildings; 
• Coordinating inspection of machinery, plants, processes, electrical installation and equipment, building operations and works of engineering construction, surveillance of workers health; 
• Processing registration of work places and employers, processing work injury benefit claims; and 
• Conducting court proceedings in case of contraventions of Occupational Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Benefits Act.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Nursing Officer, CSG 8or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• A Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability.

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

• Coordinating development of policies, standards and guidelines in the provision of nursing services;
• Ensuring application of the nursing process at the service delivery unit of specialization;
• Carrying out comprehensive health needs assessment in the area of specialization;
• Formulating interventions to address identified health needs; 
• Monitoring and evaluating health care services in a health facility; 
• Coordinating implementation of nursing related projects and programmes; 
• Coordinating the provision of appropriate healthcare services including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood Illnesses (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health; coordinating preparation of training plans/programmes for nurses at the service delivery department; 
• Providing quantification and specifications for procurement of medical supplies and equipment; 
• Conducting research and preparing reports; 
• Advising Health/Hospital Management Team (HMT) on matters relating to nursing Services; 
• Implementing continuing professional development programmes for nurses; 
• Preparing Strategic/Annual Work Plans in a Health facility; and
• Coaching and mentoring staff.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director Labour Market Research and Analysis CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;  
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Education, Demography, Sociology, Human Resource Management/Planning/ Development, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Applied Statistics, Information Technology/Management Information Systems, Social Science, Law or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Demography, Sociology, Business Administration, Human Resource Management /Planning/ Development, Applied Statistics, Information Management Systems, Labour Economics, Curriculum Development, Economics, Development/ Entrepreneurship Studies or Philosophy (M.Phil) in Economics from a university  recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated professional ability, high integrity and competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include-

• Maintaining and disseminating up to date and relevant labour market information;
• Monitoring employment trends, skills gaps and mismatch in the labour market;
• Coordinating labour force and manpower surveys;
• Providing advice to the National Human Resource Development Committee (NHRDC) of the National Labour Board;
• Approving National Resource Development programmes in liaison with the (NHRDC) of the National Labour Board;
• Monitoring impact of new skills development policy and advising the (NHRDC);
• Participating in curriculum development for new skills or review/revision of curriculum to accommodate new skills in the labour market; and
• Developing national long term skill development strategies
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of the National Occupational Classification System (NOCS);
• Establishing an efficient National Employment and Management Information System (NEMIS);
• Designing effective strategies for carrying out human resource and labour force surveys and determining current and future human resource skill gaps;
• Providing and maintaining programme financing strategies for human resource development activities; setting objectives and strategies for development of Human Resource development programmes;
• (xiii)    harmonizing training and other human resource development activities in identified sectors of the economy; and 
• (xiv)    supervising staff working under the officer.