Job Openings at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

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Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist – Medical Specialist II – 2 Positions

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a Degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) from an institution recognized in Kenya
•  Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized institution in Kenya
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
•  Have a Valid Practicing License
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing
•  Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time
•  Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized

Duties and responsibilities

• The Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;
•  Provide facility Leadership and Management for the County Hospitals
•  Develop and plan projects and activities geared towards provision of quality Obstetric and Gynecological care and ensure their implementation.
•  Maintain confidentiality of patient information and management.
•  Provide guidance on best practices for the facilities.
•  Provide OB-GYN consultation for women of all ages requiring specialized care from County Hospitals.
•  Lead Sexual Reproductive Health projects within the organization including cervical cancer management, teenage Sexual Reproductive Health management and Maternal, Newborn and child health services.
•  Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures and manuals are up to date and are adhered to.
•  Provide timely monthly and quarterly reports to the County Health Management.
•  Monitor program performance and inform areas of learning for continuous quality improvement.
•  Develop and monitor facility budgets and revenues and provide quarterly financial reports.
•  Organize Continuous Medical Education sessions for Medics in all the Centers.
•  Available at any time in case of emergencies.
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Mortician (Farewell Home Attendant)

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  KCSE Certificate;
•  Certificate in Mortuary Attendance, embalming and grief counselling or any mortuary related field from a recognized institution in Kenya;
•  At least two (2) years relevant work experience in a busy mortuary or a reputable Funeral Home;
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills; and
•  Strong English and Swahili language skills

Duties and responsibilities
The Mortician shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;

•  Collecting and receiving bodies within the hospital and outside through the prescribed
•  Recording bodies
•  Washing the bodies, embalming and refrigeration
•  Scrubbing and assisting in post mortems
•  Counselling the relatives
•  Releasing the bodies to the relatives as per the laid procedures
•  Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Director Public Communication

Requirements and Competencies for Appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  A Bachelor’s degree and Post-Graduate Diploma in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism from a recognized institution.
•  A Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Information Sciences or Journalism or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
•  Have experience of at least ten (10) years in a communication or media position;
•  Have Certificate in Computer Applications;
•  Be abreast with current affairs and public sentiments;
•  Have proven communication, writing, editing and proficiency skills;
•  Have proven knowledge and understanding of print, broadcast, online media and legislative process;
•  Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
•  Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director Public Communication shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;

•  Initiate, review public communications policy and design appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;
•  Initiate research on various Public Communication issues and developing appropriate interventions and response;
•  Coordinate internal and external communications;
•  Develop standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions;
•  Advise the Executive on Public and International Relations relevant to the County functions and ensure the County promotes a positive cooperate image;
•  Coordinate the entire County’s corporate affairs, activities and development;
•  Provide media coverage to the County functions and overseeing the functioning of the media center;
•  Organize and manage press release, press conferences, writing guest columns; and preparing official speeches and briefs for H.E. The Governor;
•  Produce and communicate publications on the County programs, activities and investment opportunities
•  Establish and manage a database of news and information; and
•  Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Animal Health Assistant/Meat Inspector – 8 Positions

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Have a Certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Health or Animal Health and
• Production from a recognized institution.
•  Have a Certificate in Meat Inspection
•  Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution
•  Have an experience of at least 1 year

Duties and responsibilities
The Meat Inspector shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Providing Meat Hygiene and Inspection Service;
•  Animal Breeding advice;
•  Carrying our simple treatment of animals;
•  Participating in disease search and reporting;
•  Demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;
•  Carrying out vaccination;
•  Undertaking closed castration, dehorning, deworming, docking, de- beaking and hoof trimming; and
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Cooperative Auditor – 2 Positions

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce Business Management or Business Administration with a bias in Accounting/Finance from recognized institutions;
•  Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya Part II or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)Part II from recognized institution;

OR

•  Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) Kenya Part III or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)Part III from recognized institution;
•  Must be a member of ICPAK;
•  Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Duties and responsibilities
The Cooperative Auditor shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Examining Vouchers and cashbooks, Ledgers confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions;
•  Carrying out Audit Inspections of societies records;
•  Collecting data on periodical financial returns, estimates of income and expenditure;
•  Computation of financial and statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
•  Auditing Annual accounts and undertaking audit Inspection of co- operative societies; and
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Charge Hand II – Electrician

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan Citizen;
•  Be in possession of a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Have Certificate in Computer Applications

Duties and responsibilities
The Electrician shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Design of electrical/Electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works;
•  Repair and maintenance of electrical /electronic installations in waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other county government facilities.
•  Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Road Inspector

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan Citizen;
•  A Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
•  Any past experience in road inspection will be an added advantage
•  Have Certificate in Computer Applications

Duties and responsibilities
The Road Inspector shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Supervising and controlling of all roads works in a constituency as assigned
•  Assisting in selection and location of suitable materials for road works
•  Preparing and maintaining master rolls, pay sheets, stores ledger, tools and plant ledgers, log sheets & tickets, daily activity cards and any other record and;
•  Preparing work programmes in liaison with Sub- County Works Officers
•  Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Land Survey Assistant

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan Citizen;
•  Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying and
• Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo –informatics or Geo – special Engineering from a recognized institution; and  Member of relevant professional body.
•  At least 2 years experience in similar work.;
•  Have Certificate in Computer Applications

Duties and responsibilities
The Land Survey Assistant shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:

•  Responsible for undertaking survey and mapping works in the Sub- Counties.
•  Opening of blocked/encroached roads of access
•  Implementing boundary dispute resolutions
•  Conducting topographical and physical survey of sites for preparation of sites plans for development
•  Carrying out cadastral survey for preparations of survey plans for titling
•  Recommendation of building plans for approval.
•  Carrying out reduction computation and adjustment of traverse network.
•  Drafting maps and plans for further improvement.
•  Collecting data for preparation of local development plans.
•  Preparing budgets proposals for survey field works.
•  Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Deputy Director – Culture and Tourism

Requirements for appointment

• Be an Employee of Tharaka Nithi County;
• Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline; Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Archeology, Creative Arts, Theatre, Arts, Music, Fine Arts, Kiswahili and Literacy Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Indigenous Languages or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya
• A master Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Working experience of not less than five years in cultural related fields
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Officer/ Director Culture and Tourism

• Verifying and endorsing registration forms for cultural practitioners; from association and committees for effective service delivery disseminating cultural information to the community;
• Initiating and participating in cultural development activities;
• Coordinating community activities to preserve and promote tangible and intangible cultural diversity;
• Undertaking capacity building workshops, seminars, symposia, exhibitions, concert, festivals, competition and research, meeting and disbursement of cultural grants and preparing cultural groups to participate during national and international functions;
• Ensuring the development of creative cultural progranmmes and preparing periodic reports;
• Ensuring the development of creative cultural industries;
• Recommending persons for awards and honors as national heroes and heroines
• Identifying development partners and strengthening linkages existing linkages with stakeholders for cultural development and posterity;
• Establishing and managing the community cultural center;
• Participating in cultural cooperation protocol meeting and organizing local, region and international cultural exchange programmes; and
• Perform any other function that may be assigned from time to time by respective County Chief Officer

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Deputy Director – Gender, Children and Social Services

Requirements for appointment

• Be an Employee of Tharaka County;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Gender and Children, Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Anthropology, Counseling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A master Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Working experience of not less than five years in cultural related fields
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Officer/ Director Gender, Children and Social Services

• Coordinating collection and development of gender-disaggregated data and management information systems;
• Monitoring gender mainstreaming, socio-economic empowerment, Female Genital Mutilation, and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence projects and programs and establishing the level of compliance;
• Facilitating gender mainstreaming activities in Ministries, State Departments, Counties and Agencies;
• Promoting gender socio-economic empowerment;
• Monitoring prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence; and
• Engaging with partners and stakeholders on Gender-related matters; and
• Perform any other function that may be assigned from time to time by respective County Chief Officer

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Director Administration

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or Development Management from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
• Working experience of not less than ten (10) years;
• Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management; and
• Must be computer literate

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director Administration shall be responsible to the respective Chief Officer for:-

• Supervision of Sub County Administrators
• Liaising with all Departmental Heads and Directors in the County to ensure smooth running of Government affairs
• Coordinating the management and supervision of the general administrative functions;
• Developing policies and plans;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Establishing, implementing and monitoring performance management systems;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public services;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services;
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.
• Perform any other function that may be assigned from time to time by respective County Chief Officer

Sub County Administrators – 2 Positions

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or Development Management from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
• Working experience of not less than six (6) years;
• Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management; and
• Must be computer literate

Duties and Responsibilities
The Sub-County Administrator shall be responsible to the respective Chief Officer/ Director for:-

• Coordinating the management and supervision of the general administrative functions;
• Developing policies and plans;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Establishing, implementing and monitoring performance management systems;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public services;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services;
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.
• Perform any other function that may be assigned from time to time by respective Supervisor.

Ward Administrators – 5 Positions

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of the first degree from a university recognized in Kenya preferably Social Sciences
• Working experience of not less than 2 years in administration/management;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County development objectives and Vision 2030; and
• Must be computer literate

Duties and responsibilities
The ward administrator shall be responsible to the sub county administrator for the following;

• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward unit;
• Developing policies and plans;
• Liaising with National Government staff at the Ward level;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Establishing, implementing and monitoring performance management systems;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public service;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and delivery of services;
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board any other Authority
• Perform any other function that may be assigned from time to time by respective Supervisor.

Method of Application

Integrity Clearance
Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.

• Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA)
• Credit Reference Bureau(CRB)
• Higher Education Loans Board(HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University Education.

Each application should be accompanied by some detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

All applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before
25th August, 2023 by 5.00 pm.
Applications should be addressed to:
THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406
KATHWANA

Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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