Director, Public Health at County Government of Kakamega

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and density of 682. Administratively, it is divided into twelve sub counties, sixty wards, one hundred and eighty seven Village Units and four hundred Community Administrative Areas. Politically, it comprises of twelve constituencies and sixty wards. The climate in this region is very conducive for many activities including crop and animal production. County Vision A wealthy and vibrant county offering high quality services to its residents County Mission To improve the welfare of the people of Kakamega county through formulation and implementation of all-inclusive multi-sectoral policies.

Duties and responsibilities

Specific Duties will entail: –

• Provide leadership in service delivery in the following areas: – Public Health, Reproductive Health, New-born, Child, and Adolescent Health, Vaccines and Immunization, Nutrition and Dietetics, Community Strategy, Disease Surveillance among others;


• Ensure the Implementation and Compliance of Cap 242 Laws of Kenya and any other Legislations on Public Health;


• Develop and implement policies, guidelines, Budgetary plans, strategies, programs, standards and procedures in the area of promotive, preventive and environmental health programmes;


• Lead in the development and implementation of Strategic Plans as linked to Vision 2030 and Health Sector goals;


• Ensure notification of infectious diseases and administration of Quarantine for infectious diseases;


• Coordinate Preventive health programs including vector control, malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB;


• Coordinate Public Health Research and Innovations;


• Coordination of Health Partners and other Private Partnership (under Public Health);


• Implement policy on safe management of healthcare waste;


• Coordinate all public health and sanitation health services and projects within the County;


• Monitoring and evaluation of public health projects and programmes to ensure that their delivery is within the required public health standard;


• Provide technical advice on Public Health matters to both CECM and Chief Officer Public Health; and


• Supervise the Development and management of public and private mortuaries, cemeteries and crematoria.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

• Have served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director Public Health Job Group CPSB 04 (‘Q’) or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years in Public Service;


• Have a Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Possess a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Quality, Food Science and Technology, Community Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Health Promotion and Education, Solid Waste; Certificate in Management or Disaster Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;


• Must be registered and have a valid practicing license from Public Health and Technicians Council (PHOTC);


• Have capacity to undertake multiple tasks within strict timelines;


• Possess strategic and analyical skills with a deep understanding of the strategic and operational challenges of the health sector in the county and the country;


• iHave the ability to design andconduct operations, research, analyze and utilize research findings in planning activities to improve service delivery;


• Possession of Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;


• Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government’s mandate, health policies, vision,


• Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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