Vacancy title:
Chairman of the County Public Service Board

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Embu County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 25 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Embu | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Chairing meetings of the Board
• Provide strategic leadership and policy direction for the Board;
• Establishing and abolishing offices in the County Public Service;
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in these positions;
• Promote values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of development
• Advise County Government on Human Resource Management and Development issues;
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission on behalf of the County Government on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for County Public Service employees;

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a holder of Bachelor degree from a university recognized in Kenya
• Have at least ten years relevant professional experience in a leadership position or at a top management level in the Public Service or Private Sector
• Possess knowledge of the organization and functions of National and county Government
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals, polices and developmental objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030
• Meet the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

All applicants are requested to download and duly fill the Embu County Application For Employment Form. A detailed document (Job description) containing requirements relevant to positions advertised is available in the Embu County Government website:- www.embu.go.ke

The candidate should attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and testimonials
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of registration certificate with professional bodies (where applicable)
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board(HELB), KRA Tax Compliance Certificate, Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from DCI, Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Any other relevant supporting documents. All applications should be addressed to the Chairperson of the Selection Panel.

THE CHAIRPERSON – SELECTION PANEL
c/o THE COUNTY SECRETARY AND
HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
P.O BOX 36 – 60100
EMBU

Hand deliveries shall be received by the Secretariat of the Selection Panel at the office of the County Secretary, located at the Town Hall (County Headquarters), on or before 25th July, 2025, with the Vacancy No. indicated on the envelope. NB:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• The Vacancy number of the position being applied for MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form
• Canvassing by any candidate directly or indirectly shall lead to automatic disqualification Embu County Government is committed to Zero tolerance to Corruption. We
• CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure them jobs in the County Government. The Selection Panel shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any such cases to the Police.
• Embu County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, Youth, Marginalized Communities and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

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