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CHIEF HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – JOB GROUP CPSB 04 (‘Q’) – (1 POST)

Reports to: Director of Health – Planning and Administration

 Key Responsibilities


  •  Develop structures for effective management, utilization, repair and maintenance of health fleet of motor vehicles, including ambulances.

  •  Ensure health facilities, especially buildings, comply with safety, health and other laws and regulations and are well maintained.

  •  Be responsible for administration of service provider contracts in maintenance of ICT facilities, buildings motor vehicles, security, etc. in the health department.

  •  Ensure safety and security within the hospital and departmental premises in accordance with Public Health and Occupation Safety and guidelines.

  •  Be responsible for the deployment, training and appraisal of nonmedical staff, including drivers, security guards and cleaners.

  •  Coordinate project and estate management in the department.

  •  Ensure appropriate career planning and succession management of non-medical staff.

  •  Provide a well-defined career structure, which will attract, motivate and retain suitable qualified non-medical staff in the health department.

  •  Provide a well-defined job description and specification with clear delineation of duties and responsibilities at all levels within the structure to enable non-medical staff understand their requirements and demands of their job.

  •  Coordinate and disseminate policy guidelines on infrastructure needs.

  •  Coordinate project proposals and oversee implementation.

  •  Coordinate gazettement of health facilities and management committees.

  •  Oversee implementation of cost-sharing/Facility Improvement Fund (FIF) programmes.

  •  Serve as member and secretary to various management committees.

  •  Supervise health facilities and programmes.

  •  Hold quarterly consultative meetings with field health administrative officers.

  •  Review MoUs from partners and forward to the department for input or advice.

  •  Follow up on audit relevant queries.

Qualifications


  •  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Government, Anthropology, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce, Economics, Law, Health Systems Management from a recognized institution.

  •  Have relevant working experience of not less than five (5) years in a senior supervisory position or equivalent in the public service or private sector.

  •  Demonstrated high degree of professional competencies and administered capability as well as broad experience in management.

  •  Must be computer literate

  •  Be a strategic thinker and result oriented

  •  Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

  •  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

How To Apply

All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.

Applications should be addressed to:
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
County Government of Kiambu
P O Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU
NOTE:


  • ALL applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.

  • Applications should reach the Board on or before Friday 8th September, 2023.

  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following institutions:

    • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

    • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

    • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

    • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)


  • County Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

  • The Board and the County Government of Kiambu is committed to Zero tolerance to Corruption. We CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure them jobs in the County Government. The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases to the Police.
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