Kisii County is one of the forty seven Counties of Kenya. It shares common borders with Nyamira County to the North East, Narok County to the South and Homabay and Migori Counties to the West.

VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/8/2024

Requirements and Competencies for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Have served in the grade of Assistant Director of Human Resource Management /Deputy Director Human Resource Management or its equivalent in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years and has been in continuous service for not less than ten (10) years or served in a comparable and relevant position in the private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years at senior management level in a recognized organization.
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any social sciences degree from a recognized university;
• Higher Diploma in Human Resources/Postgraduate diploma from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in HR HR-related field, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or any related field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certified Human Resource Professional and a member of IHRM and of good standing.
• Certificate in leadership/management from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer application skills.
• Served in a comparable position in public service or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years of which five (5) should be in a comparable position in a reputable organization.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.

The duties and responsibilities include: –

• Overall, in charge of human resource function in the county.
• Implement policies, and guidelines on designed Organizational Structures and Staff Establishment in the County Public Service;
• Management of human resource services to ensure that staff are properly facilitated to maintain high motivation for effective performance and high productivity;
• Lead in Human Resource functions which include recruitment, communication, change management, performance management, discipline, remuneration, staff welfare, human resource planning and staff development;
• In consultation with authorized officer, determine optimal staffing levels and utilization of human resource in the County Public Service;
• Initiate and coordinate research on market labour trends and develop strategies for best practices in human resource management and development;
• In liaison with the County Public Service Board develop staffing norms, organization culture and modeling for optimal use of human resource;
• Advise the Chief Officer on human resource matters;
• In consultation with CPSB, prepare and review Schemes of Service and career progression guidelines; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.