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, Health Policy & Regulation will head the Health Policy & Regulation Division. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Spearheading development and reviewing of health sector regulatory and legislative policy and strategy in line with international standards;
• Coordination of the development and review of laws and regulations promote UHC in collaboration with relevant stakeholders;
• Offering technical assistance to counties in development and implementation of health sector legislations and regulations;
• Enforcement of health standards and regulations;
• Development and maintenance of a register of health sector laws and regulations;
• Offering technical assistance to health sector regulatory institutions;
• Development of a framework for implementation, monitoring and reporting of technical inspections and regulatory performance in collaboration with key stakeholders

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 II, Pharmaceutical Services/Pharmaceutical Specialist II, Dental Surgery, 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 Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy (B Pharm), Dental Sugary; Environmental Health, Public 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 and Surgery, Pharmacy (B Pharm), Dental Sugary; Environmental Health, Public 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 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 Health Standards, Regulations & Quality Assurance function