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 Port Health Services Division. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Formulation of policies and guidelines on Port Health Services;
• Coordinating implementation of IHR 2005 and other related statute and guidelines at all points of entry;
• Spearheading integration of disease surveillance and response: traveller/truckers;
• Coordinating Health screening against communicable diseases and conditions;
• Providing quarantine and referral of suspect cases, travel vaccinations and risk communication;
• Providing of emergency medical services for travellers;
• Controlling disease-causing vectors and vermin by inspecting, disinfecting, decontaminating of baggage, cargo, containers, conveyances, goods and premises;
• Ensuring inspection and certification of exports/imports;
• Ensuring coordinated rapid response to any Public Health Event of International Concern (PHEIC);
• Ensuring that appropriate sanitation and hygiene is maintained at Ports of Entries including but not limited to waste management; and
• Leading multi sector collaboration: coordination and information sharing between port health services and other agencies

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 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 Environmental Health, Public Health, or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Health Promotion and Education, 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 national development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Public Health and Sanitation function