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 Senior Deputy Director, Health Management Services, Primary Health Care will head the Division. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Spearheading formulation, development, dissemination, and advocacy on policies, standards, and guidelines on community health;
• Developing a framework for community health strategies;
• Providing technical support and capacity on community health;
• Monitoring implementation of community health programs;
• Coordination of community healthcare partners and stakeholders;
• Developing framework for community health promoter services;
• Identifying research priorities in the area of community health; and
• Developing and maintaining integrated community health information systems and database

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

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be in the grade of Assistant Director Nursing Services,  Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Records or Community Health, CSG 7 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; Nursing; Environmental Health; Public Health, Community 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; Nursing; Environmental Health, Public Health; Community Health; 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 form relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative capability and professional   competence in work performance and results; and
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Primary Health Care Function