Vihiga County whose headquarters is in Mbale is Located in the Western Region of Kenya. It boarders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West and KAKAMEGA County to the North. It is one of the four Counties in the former Western Province. Vihiga County has five Constituencies; Luanda, Emuhaya, Hamisi, Sabatia and Vihiga. The County’s population stands at 612,000.

Duties and responsibilities

• Managing, designing, developing, creating and maintaining construction projects;
• Conducting on site investigations and analyzing data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other);
• Planning, controlling and coordinating electrical and electronic designs for County Government Buildings and construction works;
• Supervising and inspecting projects;
• Maintenance of electrical installations in public building and Government quarters
• Commissioning, testing and maintenance of electrical control related to  fire detection equipment, cookers, water heaters, general domestic appliances power generating plants and machinery catering equipment and low/medium voltage distribution systems;
• Supervise staff working under him/her;
• Lighting protection of County Government installations;
• Preparation of design drawing and specifications and making estimates for electrical installations for supply of power to public buildings, hospitals and other institutions under the instruction of Electrical Engineer.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Superintendent (Electrical) or comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Salary scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Terms of Service: 3 Years Contract