Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...

Responsibilities or duties

The Director, Human Resource Management will be in charge of the overall co-ordination of the County Human Resource function and will report to the Chief Officer, Public Service. Specific duties and responsibilities shall include: -

• Implementing policies, guidelines on designed Organization structures and Staff Establishment in the County Public Service;
• Managing human resource services and ensure that staff are properly facilitated with a view to maintaining high motivation for effective performance and high productivity;
• Leading in Human Resource functions which include recruitment, communication, change management, performance management, discipline, remuneration, staff welfare, human resource planning and staff development;
• In consultation with the Authorized Officer, determining optimal staffing levels and utilization of human resource in the County Public Service;
• Initiating and coordinating research on market labour trends and developing strategies foe best practices in Human Resource Management and Development;
• In liaison with the County Public Service Board, developing staffing norms, organization culture and modeling for optimal use of human resource;
• Advising the Chief Officer, Public Service on Human Resource matters;
• As an assistant to the Secretary of the County Human Resource Advisory Committee, ensure timely deliberation on HR implementation issues; and
• Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years, in the grade of Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, Job Group CPSB 04/’Q’ or in a comparable and equivalent position in the Public Service;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Science degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or it’s equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course (SLDP) lasting not less that six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
• Current membership to IHRM or an equivalent professional body;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Should be conversant with Human Resource Information System;
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Human Resource and thorough understanding of HR issues and emerging HRM practices and techniques; and
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, principles and development goals.

Experience needed

Three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, Job Group CPSB 04/’Q’ or in a comparable and equivalent position in the Public Service.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Basic Salary: Kshs. 124,630 x 6,070 - 130,700 x 6,370 - 137,070 x 6,570 - 143,640 x 6,770 – 150,410 – 157,370 - 164,530- 172,350 p.m.

Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

• Implementing policies, guidelines on designed Organization structures and Staff Establishment in the County Public Service;
• Managing human resource services and ensure that staff are properly facilitated with a view to maintaining high motivation for effective performance and high productivity;
• Leading in Human Resource functions which include recruitment, communication, change management, performance management, discipline, remuneration, staff welfare, human resource planning and staff development;
• In consultation with the Authorized Officer, determining optimal staffing levels and utilization of human resource in the County Public Service;
• Initiating and coordinating research on market labour trends and developing strategies foe best practices in Human Resource Management and Development;
• In liaison with the County Public Service Board, developing staffing norms, organization culture and modeling for optimal use of human resource;
• Advising the Chief Officer, Public Service on Human Resource matters;
• As an assistant to the Secretary of the County Human Resource Advisory Committee, ensure timely deliberation on HR implementation issues; and
• Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Human Resource Information System
• Professional competence
• Administrative capabilities
• Initiative in the general organization and management of Human Resource
• Thorough understanding of HR issues and emerging HRM practices and techniques
• Thorough understanding of national goals, principles and development goals

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years, in the grade of Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, Job Group CPSB 04/’Q’ or in a comparable and equivalent position in the Public Service;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Science degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or it’s equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course (SLDP) lasting not less that six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
• Current membership to IHRM or an equivalent professional body;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Should be conversant with Human Resource Information System;
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Human Resource and thorough understanding of HR issues and emerging HRM practices and techniques; and
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, principles and development goals.