Latest Job Vacancies at Muranga County Government

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Municipal Manager – 3 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Answerable to the board and implement the decisions and functions of the board as per Urban Areas and Cities Act,2011 Section 20 and 21
  • Manage Administration in accordance to the Urban and Cities Areas Act, 2011 and applicable legislations.
  • Formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, plans and programs
  • Develop, implement an integrated Development Plan and monitor its progress
  • Act on behalf of the Municipal Board by ensuring the execution of the decisions of the Board
  • Prepare and present for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure.
  • Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board and the civil society, private sector and community based organizations;
  • Prepare, and submit to the Board an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the Municipality.
  • Act as Board Secretary and as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board; and
  • Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities
  • Enforce the provisions of this Charter, Municipal By-laws, and all applicable laws; and other Municipality decisions;
  • Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
  • Administer Municipality utilities and property;
  • Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation;
  • Promote cooperation among the Board of the Municipality, staff and citizens in developing Municipality policies and building a sense of community;
  • Exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by Charter, by-laws and applicable laws.
  • Any other duties as directed by the Board

Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya
  • Possession of a relevant Master’s Degree would be an added advantage
  • Must have at least Six (6) years experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a senior management level in reputable organization;
  • Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized institution;
  • Understanding national goals, policies and development objectives of vision 2030;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrate a thorough understanding of socio-economic dynamics in Murang’a County
  • Be a strategic thinker and result oriented Wide knowledge in Urban Development Policies and Financial Management
  • Good knowledge and interpretation of key and related Urban Areas and Cities Legislations and Policies, Knowledge of Municipal Operations and Delegation of Powers
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution on Leadership and integrity

Terms of service: 3 yrs. Contract Salary: As Prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Clinical Officers – 20 Posts

Duties and responsibilities

  • Performing routine medical and surgical procedures
  • Interpreting medical tests and prescription of treatment
  • Medical assessment and referral where necessary
  • Supervising and counselling of staff engaged in routine patient’s care
  • Giving support and health education to patient’s
  • Perform other clinical work as may be directed by the senior officers

Requirements for Appointment

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery 
  • Licensed with Clinical Officers’ Council

Economist II/Statistician II

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collecting, collating and analysing data in the relevant sectors;
  • Compiling sector specific draft reports;
  • Providing support in the preparation of policy briefs and reports on the relevant sectors;
  • Capturing data on budgetary requirements;
  • Uploading information in the County Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (CIMES).

Requirements for appointment 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

  • Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines; Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
  • Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

Terms of service: : 3 yrs. Contract Salary: As Prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)
 

Civil Engineers – 2 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

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An Officer at this level will work under a senior officer. 

 Duties will include: 

  • Designing,
  • Preparation of drawings 
  • Supervision of construction of civil, marine and structural works

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification form a recognized Institution;
  • Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB) as a Graduate Engineer; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of service: : 3 yrs. Contract Salary: As Prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)
 

ICT Officers – 2 Posts

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

  • Developing, Analyzing, designing, coding, testing, implementing computer programs providing user support;  
  • Maintaining support systems and training of users; 
  • Repairing and maintaining of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals; 
  • Receiving, installing and certifying of Information Communication Technology equipment; 
  • Configuring of new Information Communication Technology equipment.

Requirements for Appointment

  • For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Software Engineering, or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in software development from a recognized Institution; 

Terms of service: 3 yrs. Contract Salary: As Prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Hospital Administrator

Requirements for appointment

  • Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Health Administrative Officer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of (3) years;
  • A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Government, Anthropology, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce, Economics, Law or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and
  • Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the management of health services in a large health institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • A Senior Deputy Chief Health Administrative Officer will deputize the Chief Health Administrative Officer and will be deployed at the County Headquarters.
  •  Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: 
  • Formulation, implementation, Coordination and evaluation of health administrative policies, services and programmes:
  • Co-ordinating major health administration functions and ensuring timely completion of tasks
  • Supervision, deployment, training and development of Health Administrative Staff.

Terms of service: Terms of service: : 3 yrs. Contract Salary: As Prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
 

Method of Application

Details of the vacancies can be accessed at our website www.murang’a.go.ke.

  • Applicants should apply online using the link http://apply.muranga.go.ke on or before 4TH  March- 2024.
  • Applicants from other Counties are encouraged to apply.
  • Any Form of Canvassing Shall Lead to Automatic Disqualification.
  • Women, Minorities and Persons Living with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
  • Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Required to Produce Their Original Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, Clearance And Other Relevant Documents In Support Of Their Applications.
  • INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Murang’a County Government is an equal opportunity employerInterested and qualified? Go to Muranga County Government on apply.muranga.go.ke to apply

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