i. Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Science from a universityrecognized in Kenya;
ii. Masters degree in any of the following fields: Human resource planning, Human resource
Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Public
Administration or its equivalent from a recognized University;
iii. Serving officers who have served for at least 3 years on grade of Deputy Director Job Group
‘Q’;
iv. Have knowledge and work experience of not less than ten (10) years, five (5) of which must
have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
v. Current Membership to IHRM (K) or an equivalent professional body;
vi. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution
will be an added advantage;
vii. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity;
viii.Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and
initiative in the general organization and management of Human Resource and a thorough
understanding of HR issues and emerging HRM practices & techniques; and
ix. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, principles and development
goals.
Responsibilities
i. Implement policies, guidelines on designed Organizational Structures and StaffEstablishment in the County Public Service;
ii. Management of human resource services to ensure that staff are properly facilitated with a
view to maintaining high motivation for effective performance and high productivity;
iii. Lead in Human Resource functions which include recruitment, communication, change
management, performance management, discipline, remuneration, staff welfare, human
resource planning and staff development;
iv. In consultation with authorized officer, determine optimal staffing levels and utilization of
human resource in the County Public Service;
v. Initiate and coordinate research on market labour trends and develop strategies for best
practices in human resource management and development;
vi. In liaison with the County Public Service Board develop staffing norms, organization culture
and modeling for optimal use of human resource;
vii. Advise the Chief Officer on human resource matters;
viii.In consultation with CPSB, prepare and review Schemes of Service and career progression
guidelines; and
ix. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages: