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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Our Vision

“To be the lead service commission in the provision, management and development of competent

human resource for the Public Service”.

Our Mission

“To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of

national development goals”.

I. VACANT POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

V/ NO. POST MINISTRY JOB GROUP/ SCALE

NO. OF VACANCIES

149/2016 Probation Officer II Interior and Coordination of National Government

J 300

150/2016 Coordinator/Advisor, Devolution Sector Working Group (DSWG)

Devolution and Planning

Contract 1

151/2016 Program Officer - Finance and Administration (DSWG)

“ Contract 1

152/2016 Director, Social Development

East African Community, Labour and Social Protection

S 1

153/2016 Senior Assistant Director, Children Development

“ Q 1

154/2016 Senior Medical Specialist “ R 1

155/2016 Medical Specialist I “ Q 3

156/2016 Deputy Director, Occupational Safety and Health Services

“ R 1

157/2016 Senior Assistant Director, Land Adjudication and Settlement

Lands and Physical Planning

Q 10

2

158/2016 Senior Deputy Director, Medical Services

Health S 2

159/2016 Chief Medical Specialist (Mental Health)

“ S 1

160/2016 Medical Specialist I “ Q 1

161/2016 Dental Specialists I “ Q 1

162/2016 Senior Assistant Government Chemist

“ Q 1

163/2016 Deputy Chief Pharmacist “ Q 1

164/2016 Assistant Director, Gender Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs

P 17

165/2016 Principal Gender Officer “ N 10

166/2016 Chief Gender Officer “ M 3

167/2016 Senior Gender Officer “ L 3 The details of the posts and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s websites. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows: (i) Online through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal:

www.psckjobs.go.ke OR

(ii) By completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission website.

Completed applications should be sent to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

P. O. BOX 30095-00100 NAIROBI

So as to reach the Commission on or before 23rd November, 2016.

II. CANCELLATION OF ADVERTISED VACANCIES

Please note that the following posts advertised on diverse dates by the Commission in the print media and the Commission’s website have been cancelled.

POST JOB GROUP

NO. OF VACANCIES

V/NO.

Deputy Solicitor General (International Division)

SLG 8 1 154/2015

Registrar of Marriages/Chief State Counsel SLG 7 1 155/2015

http://www.publicservice.go.ke/

http://www.psckjobs.go.ke/

3

POST JOB GROUP

NO. OF VACANCIES

V/NO.

Mining Secretary T 1 156/2015

Director Foreign Service/Minister/Consul General

S 8 160/2015

Deputy Director Foreign Service/Minister-Counsellor 1

R 4 161/2015

Senior Assistant Director of Foreign Service/Minister-Counsellor II

Q 1 162/2015

Public Communications Assistant III (Media Buyer/Monitor)

H 12 39/2016

Industrialization Secretary T 1 43/2016

Director, Industries S 3 44/2016

Deputy Director, Industries R 3 45/2016

Senior Assistant Director, Industries Q 3 46/2016

We regret any inconveniences caused.

SECRETARY/CEO PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

REPUBLIC OF KENYA


Our Vision “To be the lead service commission in the provision, management and development of competent

human resource for the Public Service”.

Our Mission “To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization

of national development goals”.

VACANT POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows: 1. online through the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or job portal

www.psckjobs.go.ke OR

2. by completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IS COMMITTED TO AVAILING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL KENYANS. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates. Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview. Completed applications should be sent or delivered to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMMISSION HOUSE P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100

NAIROBI

so as to reach the Commission on or before 23rd November, 2016.

http://www.publicservice.go.ke/

http://www.psckjobs.go.ke/

VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND COORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICES) PROBATION OFFICER II – THREE HUNDRED (300) POSTS - V/No. 149/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.24,662 – Ksh.29,918 p.m. - (Job Group ‘J’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors degree in any of the

following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling,

Social Psychology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university

recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior and

experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities include:

(i) interviewing accused persons for bail reports;

(ii) conducting and presenting social inquiry reports on probation and community

service offenders as required by the Courts;

(iii) making pre-trial and post-trial social enquiry reports for the Courts on referred

offenders;

(iv) conducting and submitting social enquiry reports to Correctional Institutions and

Discharge Boards; and

(v) keeping updated records of the offenders under supervision.

VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF DEVOLUTION AND PLANNING (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR DEVOLUTION)

COORDINATOR /ADVISOR, DEVOLUTION SECTOR WORKING GROUP (DSWG) - ONE (1) POST - V/No. 150/2016 Remuneration: Ksh.400, 000 p.m - Two (2) years Contract For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years in programme management,

governance, operations or related functions;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Project Management,

Business Administration, Economics, Law, International Relations or related

discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Project Management, Business

Administration, Economics, Law, International Relations or related discipline from

a university recognized in Kenya.

NOTE: Experience/ service in the Public Sector will be an added advantage.


An officer at this level will be responsible to DSWG Steering Committee and Technical

Working Group for effective and efficient coordination and implementation of DSWG

activities. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) providing strategic advice and implementation support to the DSWG function;

(ii) overseeing DSWG secretariat operations and implementation of annual work plan;

(iii) liaising and engaging with relevant Sector Working Groups and other stakeholders;

and

(iv) coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of devolution process and support

projects.

PROGRAM OFFICER – FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (DSWG) - ONE (1) POST - V/No. 151/2016 Remuneration: Ksh.200,000 p.m - Two (2) Years Contract

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the National or International level

providing technical assistance to programme development;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance,

Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field from a

university recognized in Kenya; and

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration,

Strategic Management, Economics, Project Management, or a related field from a

university recognized in Kenya.

NOTE: (i) experience in Public Sector engagement and Devolution matters will be an added

advantage. (ii) possession of CPA (K) or ACCA will also be considered an added advantage.


An officer at this level will provide both financial and administrative support services for

the implementation of the DWSG activities. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Financial Duties

(i) preparing financial project reports on regular basis;

(ii) collaborating with all project partners and beneficiaries;

(iii) supporting implementation and monitoring of devolution donor projects

(iv) supporting delivery and implementation of the DSWG terms of reference; and

(v) participating in audit of projects and follow up on audit recommendations.

Administrative duties

(i) liaising with ministries, Council of Governors Secretariat, IGRTC and development

partners project implementation units to facilitate reporting on projects;

(ii) representing the DSWG/secretariat in meetings, seminars, discussion groups and

other events dealing to devolution; and

(iii) organization of training for the operations/projects staff on programme issues.

VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY, LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LABOUR) DIRECTOR, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT – ONE (1) POST - V/No.152/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. - (Job Group ‘S’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: (i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director,

Social Development, Job Group ‘R’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work,

Psychology, Community Development, Anthropology, Counseling, Gender

Studies, Gender and Development or Business Administration/Management from

a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work,

Psychology, Community Development, Anthropology, Counseling, Gender

Studies, Social Studies, Gender and Development Project Planning and

Management, Public Policy, Disaster Management or Business

Administration/Management from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) attended a Strategic Leadership Course in a recognized institution; and

(v) demonstrated proven professional, managerial and administrative competence in

Social Development functions.


An officer at this level will provide overall strategic direction on the implementation of the

social development function. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing social development policies, plans and

strategies;

(ii) monitoring and evaluating policies and programmes on community development,

older persons and the aging, persons with disabilities, family matrimonial and

succession laws, volunteerism, guidance and counselling;

(iii) implementing regional and international instruments on social development;

(iv) facilitating capacity building on mainstreaming disability in public and private

sectors;

(v) liaising with other institutions and agencies for resource mobilization;

(vi) providing financial support to vulnerable groups and individuals through grants

and cash transfers; and

(vii) promoting collaboration and cooperation between individuals, communities and

organizations.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT – ONE (1) POST - V/No.153/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. - (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Children

Development, Job Group ‘P’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work,

Community Development, Guidance and Counselling, Child Psychology,

Criminology or Gender and Social Development from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work,

Community Development, Guidance and Counselling, Child Psychology,

Criminology, Social Development, Project Management or equivalent qualifications

from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution; and

(v) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) developing, implementing, and reviewing policies, guidelines and

programmes relating to children rights and welfare;

(ii) monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Children Act, 2001, and

reporting on relevant legislation gaps;

(iii) undertaking research on children’s services matters;

(iv) providing technical advice in the development of National Plans of Action on

children’s welfare;

(v) facilitating establishment of Area Advisory Councils (AACs) and Children

Assemblies;

(vi) coordinating the implementation of International and regional resolutions

on children’s matters;

(vii) conducting inspections to Charitable Children Institutions (CCIs) to ensure

compliance to standards; and

(viii) coordinating the preparation of reports on adoption to the High Court.

SENIOR MEDICAL SPECIALIST – ONE (1) POST - V/No.154/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. - (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have

been in the grade of Medical Specialist II, Job Group ‘P’ and above or in a

comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

(ii) a Bachelors of Science degree in Medicine and Surgery from a university

recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent

qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) been registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;

(v) a certificate in specialized discipline on Occupational Safety and Health lasting not

less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

(vi) be a member of Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Association;

(vii) attended Strategic Leadership Course in a recognized institution; and

(viii) demonstrated professional competence and administrative capabilities in

enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Benefits Act.


An officer at this level will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

(i) implementing the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Work Injury Benefits

Act, subsidiary legislations and codes of practice;

(ii) developing and maintaining effective programmes for promotion of occupational

health services;

(iii) coordinating occupational health services;

(iv) coordinating Work Injury Evaluation for purpose of compensation;

(v) coordinating training and research in the areas of occupational health; and

(vi) collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating information on occupational

health and initiating ratification of international standards on occupational health.

MEDICAL SPECIALIST I – THREE (3) POSTS - V/NO. 155/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 - Ksh.120,270p.m. - (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to the grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Medical Specialist II

Job Group ‘P’ or in a relevant and comparable position in the public service;

(i) a Bachelor of Science degree in Medicine and Surgery from a university recognized

in Kenya;

(ii) a Masters of Science degree in Occupational Medicine, Occupational Safety and

Health or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) been registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;

(iv) a certificate in specialized discipline on Occupational Safety and Health lasting not

less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

(v) been a member of Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Association;

(vi) attended Strategic Leadership Course in a recognized institution; and

(vii) demonstrated professional competence and administrative capabilities in

enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Benefits Act.


An officer at this level shall be involved in management of health care services at the

County level health services. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing, and reviewing policies, guidelines and standards on occupational

health and work injury;

(ii) designing and maintaining an effective programme of collecting, compiling,

analyzing and disseminating occupational health information;

(iii) monitoring activities of designated health practitioners approved under

Occupational Safety and Health Act;

(iv) Conducting research on occupational health;

(v) Training and creating awareness on occupational health;

(vi) Evaluating work injury for purposes of determining compensation; and

(vii) Carrying out counseling of workers.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SERVICES – ONE (1) POST - V/No.156/2016

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m. - (Job Group ‘R’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


been in the grade of Assistant Director, Occupational Safety and Health Services,

Job Group ‘P’ and above;

(ii) a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Nursing,

Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Biochemistry, Engineering or Occupational Safety

and Health from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Occupational Medicine,

Occupational Health Nursing, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Disaster

Management or Occupational Safety and Health from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iv) a member of Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Association;

(v) attended Strategic Leadership Course in a recognized institution; and

(vi) demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability in

enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health and Work Injury Benefits Acts.


An officer at this level will head a Division at the Ministry Headquarters. Specific Duties

and responsibilities include:

(i) developing, implementing and reviewing policies, guidelines and standards for

Occupational Safety and Health services;

(ii) coordinating development of specifications and standards for the design and

quality of personal protective equipment, safety standards for industrial machinery

and equipment;

(iii) approving architectural plans for proposed intended extension and renovation of

workplaces premises;

(iv) coordinating field services, occupational safety, occupational hygiene, work injury

benefits, training and research, information and communication; and

(v) initiating ratification of international standards on occupational safety and health.

VACANCY IN THE MINISTRY OF LAND AND PHYSICAL PLANNING SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LAND ADJUDICATION & SETTLEMENT – TEN (10) POSTS – V/NO. 157/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. - (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:


been at the grade of Principal Land Adjudication and Settlement Officer, Job Group

‘N’ and above;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Survey, Law,

Geography, Agriculture and Human Ecology Extension, Agriculture and Home

Economics, Sociology or Community Development from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iii) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and

(iv) demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work

performance and results.

NOTE: possession of a Masters degree in a relevant field will be considered as an added

advantage.



(i) planning and implementing adjudication and settlement activities;

(ii) guiding on feasibility studies and other research related programmes for creation

of new land adjudication sections and settlement schemes;

(iii) managing land adjudication and settlement sensitization programmes; (iv) identifying environmentally fragile areas in settlement schemes and adjudication

sections and recommending their conservation;

(v) preparing settlers records to facilitate documentation and declaring and publishing adjudication sections;

(vi) ensuring collection and remittance of Appropriations-In-Aid and Agricultural

Settlement Fund revenue;

(vii) investigating and resolving land adjudication and settlement complaints and cases;

and

(viii) preparing and submitting regular plot occupancy survey reports.

VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH SENIOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES - TWO (2) POSTS – V/No.158/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 - Ksh.180,660p.m - (Job Group ‘S’) For Appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director,

Medical Services/Senior Specialist Job Group ‘R’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification


(iii) a Masters degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Service Management or

comparable qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) been registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;

(v) a current practicing licence from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist

Board;

(vi) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution; and

(vii) demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability coupled with broad

professional experience and competence


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Medical Services. Specific duties


(i) formulating, implementing and reviewing national policies, guidelines,

programmes and standards for health care services;

(ii) planning and coordinating provision of health care delivery systems in the

country;

(iii) providing specialist opinion in the relevant areas of specialization for both

clinical and community health practice; and

(iv) providing training to the support professional and technical personal in health

care services.

CHIEF MEDICAL SPECIALIST (MENTAL HEALTH) – ONE (1) POST - V/No.159/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 - Ksh.180,660 p.m - (Job Group ‘S’) For Appointment to this position a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Medical

Specialist (Mental Health) or Deputy Director of Medical Services, Job group ‘R’ ;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification


(iii) a Masters degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Service Management or

equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) been registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

(v) a current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists

Board;


(vii) demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability coupled with broad

professional experience and competence.


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Medical Services. Specific duties


(i) developing, implementing and reviewing national policies, guidelines and

standards for health care services;

(ii) providing programmatic and technical leadership in the design, analysis and

synthesis of mental health care programmes;

(iii) supporting the development of mental health care programmes and delivery;

(iv) providing specialist opinion in the relevant areas of specialization at the

national policy level;

(v) facilitating training of professional and technical health care personnel; and

(iv) managing the health care delivery system in the country.

MEDICAL SPECIALIST I – ONE (1) POST - V/No.160/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 - Ksh.120,270p.m. - (Job Group ‘Q’)

For appointment to the grade, a candidate must have:- (i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Medical Specialist

II, Job Group ‘P’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry or equivalent qualification


(iii) a Masters degree in the relevant area of specialization from a university recognized

in Kenya;


(v) a valid current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and

Dentists Board;

(vi) attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; and

(vii) demonstrated professional competence, administrative capability in work

performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level shall be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist. Specific

duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing specific projects and programmes relating to various areas of

health care;

(ii) providing health services in the specific specialist field;

(iii) coordinating epidemiological surveillance on diseases; and

(iv) providing professional guidance and training to doctors, dentists and health care

personnel.

DENTAL SPECIALIST I – ONE (1) POST - V/No.161/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 - Ksh.120,270 p.m. - (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to the grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Dental Specialist II,

Job Group ‘P’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry or equivalent qualification


(iii) a Masters degree in Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry or equivalent qualification from a

university recognized in Kenya;


(v) a valid current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and

Dentists Board;


demonstrated administrative capabilities and professional competence in work performance


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Dental Specialist. Specific duties

and responsibilities include;-

(i) implementing specific projects and programmes relating to dental health care

services;

(ii) providing dental health care services;

(iii) coordinating epidemiological surveillance on diseases; and

(iv) providing professional guidance and training to, dentists and other health care

personnel

SENIOR ASSISTANT GOVERNMENT CHEMIST- ONE (1) POST - V/No.162/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. - (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Government

Chemist, Job Group ‘P’;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Food Science and

Technology, Forensic Science, Biochemistry or Environmental Science from a


(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields:- Chemistry, Water Quality

Management, Water and Environmental Resources, Environmental Science,

Environmental Management and Planning, Food Science and Technology,

Biochemistry or Forensic Science from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution; and

(v) demonstrated high degree of administrative capability, technical and

professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.


An officer at this level shall be responsible to the Director of Government Chemist.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:

(i) providing technical advice to Government agencies and the public on matters

relating to analytical services, water quality and pollution control;

(ii) analyzing foods, drugs, crime scene specimens and other materials;

(iii) ensuring availability of supplies and equipment; and

(iv) coordinating research projects relating to quantitative and qualitative analysis.

DEPUTY CHIEF PHARMACIST – ONE (1) POST - V/No.163/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m. - (Job Group ‘Q’) For appointment to the grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) have served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Chief

Pharmacist, Job Group ‘ P’;

(ii) a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in Pharmacy or comparable and relevant qualifications from a


(iv) been registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya;

(v) a valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya;

(vi) attended a Strategic Leadership course in a recognized institution;

(vii) be conversant with the drug laws and Government policy on drugs manufacture,

quality control and general control of drugs in the country; and

(viii) professional competence in the management of pharmaceutical services.


Specific duties and responsibilities include;-

(i) implementing and reviewing policies and guidelines on drug management;

(ii) co-coordinating management of pharmaceutical services;

(iii) advising on proper maintenance and improvement of pharmaceutical services

and development;

(iv) providing standards for organization and maintenance of pharmaceutical

services in hospital; and

(v) developing and deploying Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technologists in health

facilities.

VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, YOUTH AND GENDER AFFAIRS (STATE DEPARTMENT FOR GENDER AFFAIRS) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, GENDER – SEVENTEEN (17) POSTS - V/No. 164/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.77, 527 – Ksh.103, 894 p.m. - (Job Group ‘P’) For appointment to the grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Gender

Officer, Job Group ‘N’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public

Service or Private Sector;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and

Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/ Entrepreneurship

Option), Anthropology, Counseling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other

relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender and Development,

Business Administration, Project Development and Management, Anthropology,

Counseling, Project Planning and Management, Public Administration/Policy,

Economics, Law or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in

Kenya;

(iv) attended Senior Management Course in a recognized institution;

(v) membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable); and

(vi) demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and

results.

Note: possession of a certificate in Gender Studies, Gender and Development or any

other relevant course lasting not less than or in aggregate of at least one (1)

month from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.


Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:

(i) coordinating collection and development of gender disaggregated data and

management information systems;

(ii) monitoring gender mainstreaming, socio-economic empowerment, Female Genital

Mutilation and Sexual and Gender Based Violence projects and programmes and

establishing the level of compliance;

(iii) facilitating gender mainstreaming activities in Ministries, State Departments,

Counties and Agencies;

(iv) promoting gender socio-economic empowerment;

(v) monitoring prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation and Sexual and Gender Based

Violence; and

(vi) engaging with partners and stakeholders on Gender related matters.

PRINCIPAL GENDER OFFICER – TEN (10) POSTS - V/No. 165/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.48,190 – Ksh.65,290 p.m. - (Job Group ‘N’) For appointment to the grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Chief Gender

Officer, Job Group ‘M’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public

Service or Private Sector;


Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/ Entrepreneurship

Option), Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other


(iii) attended a Senior Management Course in a recognized institution;

(iv) membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable); and

(v) demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and

results.

Note: possession of a certificate in Gender Studies, Gender and Development or any other

relevant course lasting not less than or in aggregate of at least one (1) month from a

recognized institution will be an added advantage.


An officer at this level may be deployed at Headquarters or in the Counties. Specific

duties and responsibilities include:

(i) implementing gender policies, projects and programmes;

(ii) facilitating Gender mainstreaming activities in Ministries/Departments, Counties

and Agencies;

(iii) undertaking research on gender issues;

(iv) development of gender disaggregated data and management information systems;

(v) establishing the level of compliance with the two-third gender principle in

Ministries and State Departments, Counties and State Corporations;

(vi) sensitizing of stakeholders on gender related issues; and

(vii) facilitating formation of community level structure and mobilizing communities to

participate in field activities promoting gender and equity and elimination of Female

Genital Mutilation and Gender Based Violence.

CHIEF GENDER OFFICER – THREE (3) POSTS - V/No. 166/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.41, 590 – Ksh.55, 840 p.m. - (Job Group ‘M’) For appointment to the grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Gender

Officer, Job Group ‘L’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service

or Private Sector;


Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/Entrepreneurship



(iii) attended Senior Management Course in a recognized institution;

(iv) membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable); and

(v) demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and

results.

Note: Possession of a certificate in Gender Studies, Gender and Development or any other

relevant course lasting not less than or in aggregate of at least one (1) month from a

recognized institution will be an added advantage.



(i) implementing gender, socio economic empowerment, Female Genital Mutilation

and Sexual and Gender Based Violence projects and programmes;

(ii) collecting, compiling and analyzing gender disaggregated data on Ministries/

Departments, Counties and Agencies;

(iii) following up Gender Based Violence cases for conclusive resolution;

(iv) analyzing Ministries/Departments, Counties and State Agencies reports on

appointments, nominations and promotions to establish the level of compliance

with the two - third gender principle;

(v) developing data banks for gender programmes and information on gender

mainstreaming and socio-economic empowerment, Female Genital Mutilation and

Sexual and Gender Based Violence policies, programmes and projects;

(vi) monitoring the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation and Gender Based

Violence in the area of jurisdiction and identifying programmes to address them;

and

(vii) sensitizing stakeholders on gender related issues including Female Genital

Mutilation (FGM) and Gender Based Violence (GBV).

SENIOR GENDER OFFICER – THREE (3) POSTS - V/No. 167/2016 Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35, 910 – Ksh.45, 880 p.m. - (Job Group ‘L’) For appointment to the grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Gender Officer I,

Job Group ‘K’ or comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private

Sector;


Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance /Entrepreneurship



(iii) membership to a relevant professional body(where applicable); and

(iv) demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Note: possession of a certificate in Gender Studies, Gender and Development or any

other relevant course lasting not less than or in aggregate of at least one (1) month

from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.



(i) facilitating and monitoring gender mainstreaming, socio-economic empowerment,

Female Genital Mutilation and Sexual and Gender Based Violence activities;

(ii) implementing gender mainstreaming and socio-economic empowerment, Female

Genital Mutilation and Sexual and Gender Based Violence programmes and

projects;

(iii) collecting, collating and analyzing data on Female Genital Mutilation and Sexual

and Gender disaggregated data on Ministries/State Departments, Counties and

Agencies;

(iv) identifying opportunities and documenting practices for upscaling and replication

of gender programmes; and

(v) following up with gender violence victims for the expediency of justice.

SECRETARY/CEO


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