Director General for Health at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Public Service Commission Of Kenya

  • Kenya
  • KSh 100,000 per month
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC's but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years. The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President. The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract, renewable once.Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 292,765 - Kshs. 576,120 p.m. (CSG 3)AllowancesEntertainment allowance: Ksh.100,000 p.m.Extraneous allowance: Ksh.100,000 p.m.House allowance: Ksh.100,000 p.m.Domestic Staff Allowance: Ksh.15,600 p.m.Medical Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service Medical SchemeFor appointment to this grade, a person must:
  • Have a Bachelors Degree in any health related field and be registered with a relevant professional regulatory body;
  • At least be a holder of a Masters Degree in Public Health, Medicine or any other health related field;
  • Have experience of at least ten years in management of health services, five of which must be at a senior management position; and
  • Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
The Director General shall:-
  • Be the technical advisor to the Government on all matters relating to health within the health sector;
  • Be the technical advisor to the Cabinet Secretary of health;
  • Be responsible for preventing and guarding against the introduction of infectious diseases into Kenya;
  • Promote the public health and the prevention, limitation or suppression of infectious, communicable or preventable diseases within Kenya;
  • Advice the two levels of Government on matters of national security on public health;
  • Promote and facilitate research and investigations in connection with the prevention or treatment of human diseases;
  • Prepare and publish reports and statistical or other information relative to the public health;
  • Obtain and publish periodically information on infectious diseases and other health matters and such procurable information regarding epidemic diseases in territories adjacent to Kenya or in other Countries as the interests of public health may require;
  • Provide guidelines for registration, licensing, certification and gazettement of all health facilities;
  • Be responsible for internship program for health workers;
  • Supervise the directorates within the national Ministry of health; and
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the appointing authority and any other written law.
NOTE: The successful candidate shall be vetted by Parliament before appointment by the Cabinet Secretary for Health.Don't Keep Share!:Method of ApplicationClosing Date : 9 April. 2024

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