Government Jobs in Kenya - Migori

Republic of Kenya
 
County Government of Migori
 
Office of the County Public Service Board
 
Vacancies

Migori County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Chapter 11 and section 235 and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 Sections 44,45, 50 51, 58 and 63

1. Assistant Engineer (Roads & Transport)
One (1) Post
MCPSB /94/2014
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
Reporting to the Director Roads and Transport, the Assistant Engineer (Roads and Transport) will be responsible for:
  • Assisting in carrying out planning, design, construction and maintenance of roads and transport activities to standards and specifications.
  • Assisting in the preparation of appropriate tender documentation of road and transport projects.
  • Assisting in the preparation of annual road works programme for development;
  • Performing any other duties assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Registered Graduate Engineer with Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
  • Graduate member with Institution of Engineers of Kenya.
  • A minimum of two (2) year experience in the road sector.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver on schedules;
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 
2. Superintendent (Roads)
Five(5) Posts
MCPSB /95/2014

Duties and Responsibilities
 
Reporting to the Assistant Engineer (Roads) 
  • To conduct site inspections as directed on roads infrastructure to ensure contracted works are compliant with the standards set; 
  • To prepare, maintain and organize inspection report for all completed inspections sufficient to the requirements of the departments; 
  • To provide assistance and information to the public, designers and contractors concerning requirement of road construction and standards and other applicable laws and statutes; 
  • Prepare regular and periodic reports
  • Inspects road maintenance and construction works 
  • Identifies defects and makes report for improvement 
  • Carries out regular road inspections and recommends maintenance activities where necessary 
  • Carries out annual traffic count 
  • Assists in data collection on tender document preparation 
  • Performs any other duties as assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
  • Be a Kenyan citizen
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • 3 years minimum experience in Roads Maintenance
  • Working computer knowledge
  • Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
  • Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010
Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 
3. Roads Surveyor
One (1) Post 
MCPSB /96/201
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
Reporting to Director Roads, the Roads
  • Carries out survey and mapping work in accordance with standards and specification for the County’s roads;
  • Prepares survey Annual Roads Inventory Condition Surveys (ARICS) and work plans;
  • Undertakes all surveys, mapping and GIS functions required in the design, implementation / construction and maintenance of road projects
  • Provides survey data during feasibility studies and final designs
  • Identifies survey requirements and standards for specific areas
  • Oversees the accurate mapping of roads, road reserves and related functions in digital form
  • Maintains an inventory of roads records
  • Organizes and prepares survey specifications and Terms of Reference for survey work
  • Carries out evaluation and certifies works submitted by Survey and Mapping Consultants
  • Supervises civil works during construction
  • Liaises with other departments in the County and other Agencies on survey matters;
  • Supervises work of survey consultants engaged by the County;
  • Prepares periodic reports for the section;
  • Undertakes any other duties assigned;
Requirements for Appointment
  • Be a Kenyan citizen
  • Be in a possession of a degree in Surveying and Photogrammetry or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Be a member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya;
  • Have a minimum of three (3) years experience in engineering surveys;
  • Good Public relations and interpersonal skills;
  • Computer knowledge for survey management systems;
  • Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 
4. Deputy Director, Public Health
One (1) Post 
MCPSB /97/201

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Monitoring, enforcing and implementing statutory provisions and other relevant legislations on public health
  • Setting standards and guidelines in the provision of public health services
  • Monitoring the implementation if public health projects and programmes
  • Monitoring the implementation of public health projects and programmes
  • Enforcing international health regulations and rules
  • Carrying out research on public health needs
  • Monitoring the development and management of public and private mortuaries, cemeteries and crematoria
  • Preparing proposals for resource mobilization
  • Organizing forums with relevant partners and agencies in support of public health programs and projects
  • Planning and budgeting for departmental resources
  • Integrating modern information communication technology in the department
  • Developing strategy/work plans, performance targets and contracts in the department
  • Coaching and monitoring staff
Requirements for Appointment
  • Be a Kenya Citizen
  • Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in either Environmental Health, or Public Health from a recognize university in Kenya
  • Demonstrate professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results
  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at a senior management level
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 
5. Deputy County Revenue Officer
One (1) Post
MCPSB /98/2014
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Implementation of National, and County policies and statutory regulations on revenue collection;
  • Supervision of revenue collection in the County;
  • Project revenue trends for planning and decision making;
  • Identification of new revenue sources;
  • Design effective, efficient and secure systems for revenue collection;
  • Day to day running of the county revenue collection;
  • Development and implementation of plans to operationalize county revenue collection to enhance efficient revenue collection and growth;
Requirements for Appointment
  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Administration or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Be able to demonstrate familiarity with Public Financial management revenue and accounting systems;
  • Have at least 5 years relevant experience ;
  • Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution;
Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 
6. Tourism Officer
One (1) Post
MCPSB /99/2014 
(Re-Advertised)
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Development of products for the various tourist destinations Countywide
  • Provides tourists with detailed options on where, when and how to spend their hard earned cash and enjoy the much needed vacation;
  • Arranges for transfers and travel plans for the tourists in their area of choice to visit or stay;
  • Creates activities that would ensure a memorable experience for any tourists visiting any part of the county;
  • Applies sales and marketing skills to be able to acquire clients/tourists, for various destinations in order to promote and generate foreign exchange for the county;
  • Work out the most affordable and attractive budgets for domestic tourism or anyone hoping to take a vacation anywhere within Migori County;
  • Market various destinations as tourism sites once they have been discovered and explored.
Requirements for Appointment
  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Be in a possession of Bachelors degree in tourism/hospitality or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Five (5) years relevant working experience in a reputable organization,
  • Good communication and computer skills;
  • Excellent customer care skills is highly necessary;
  • Great leadership skills and team building skills an added advantage;
  • Good negotiation skills;
  • Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution.
Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent
 
How to Apply:
 
1. All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for position applied for and submitted to:

The Chairman
Migori County Public Service Board
P.O Box 365- 40400,
Suna

2. Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the offices of the County Public Service Board located at Msomi Teachers’ College on Migori.

3. All applications should reach the Chairman County Public Service Board on or before 5th August, 2014.

4. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and Professional certificates and testimonials.

5. For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
 
Applicants must obtain the following clearance:
  • Tax compliance certificate from KRA
  • Clearance certificate from HELB
  • Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)
  • Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
NB: Women, Marginalized Group and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

[Migori County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer]