Trans Nzoia County is among the 47 counties established by the Kenya Constitution under article 6(1) and specified in the First Schedule. Article 176 (1) establishes a county government for each county consisting of the county assembly and the county executive. The Trans Nzoia county government was operationalized in March 2013 after the country’s general election with H.E Hon. Patrick Simiyu Khaemba as the first popularly elected Governor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Chair the County Health Management Team (CHMT)
• Provide leadership in formulating and implementing health policies in the department
• Supervise medical superintendents, unit heads and Sub-County Medical Officers of Health (SCMOHs)
• Provide leadership and guidance for service delivery
• Manage administrative responsibilities (preparation and approval of work plans, departmental budgets, etc.)
• Chair disciplinary committee in the health department
• Implement performance management system in the department
• Implement monitoring and evaluation of health services
• Ensure that health services and operations comply with the law or regulatory bodies
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations in the Department of Health
• Coordinate County and National health programmes
• Oversee health outreach activities
• Ensures implementation of affirmative, gender and disability mainstreaming in the Department of Health services and Sanitation
• Provide leadership and implement corporate governance in the Department of Health services and sanitation
• Enhance sustainability of health operations through partnership and collaboration with development partners and health/learning institutions
• Establish and maintain a good working environment for health providers and the community
• Ensure inventory management in the Department of Health services and sanitation
• Receive and make reports about the Health and sanitation services within the county

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy or any health related degree;
• Master’s degree in Medicine, Dental Surgery, Health Systems Management, or a Master’s degree in Public Health;
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Ten years in relevant field with at least Five (5) years in managerial position(s);
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or a relevant professional body;
• Valid practicing license;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• viii) Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.