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 Primary Health Care Networks Division. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Spearheading formulation, development, dissemination, and advocacy on policies, standards, and guidelines on primary health care in the country;
• Provision of technical support and capacity on primary health care;
• Monitor the implementation of primary health care programs;
• Coordination of primary health care partners and stakeholders;
• Development of a framework for Primary Health Care commodity security;
• Identify research priorities in the area of Primary Health Care; and
• Develop and maintain integrated primary health care information systems and database

For appointment to this grade, an officer 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 II- Environmental Health, Public Health, 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 and Surgery; Environmental Health; Public Health; Community Health; or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters of Science in any of the following fields: Medicine, Epidemiology, Pathology, Gynecology, Environmental Health, Public Health, Medical Laboratory, Community 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 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