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;

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director General for Health, will head the Technical Functions of the State Department. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Supervising and coordinating of all technical Directorates within the State Department;
• Providing technical guidance in the formulation of Policies, Strategies, and Guidelines;
• Coordination of relevant technical working groups; and
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Principal Secretary

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years three (3) of which should be in the grade of Deputy Director Medical Services/ Senior Medical Specialist- Pharmaceutical Services, Dental Surgery, Environmental Health, and Public Health, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Medicine and Surgery (M.B. Ch.B), Dental Surgery (DS), Pharmacy (B Pharm), Environmental Health, Public Health or any other relevant health related field from a university  recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters of Science in any of the following fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, Environmental Health, Public Health, Health System Management, or any other relevant health related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A  Registration Certificate by relevant professional body where applicable;
• A Valid practicing license from relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative capability, and professional competence in work performance and results; and
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of global and national development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Ministry of Health function