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 will head the Malaria Control and Management Division. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Developing, monitoring and reviewing policies and guidelines on Malaria prevention and control;
• Ensuring commodity security for health products and technologies used in Malaria prevention and control;
• Providing technical support and capacity building to Counties on Malaria prevention and control; and
• Identification of research priorities on Malaria to inform prevention and control interventions

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 Medical Services/Medical Specialist, Environmental Health, or Public 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 and Surgery; Environmental Health, Public Health, or any other relevant health related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following fields:  Medicine, Epidemiology, Pathology, Gynecology, Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Promotion 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