County Director of Health Services and Sanitation

Salary Scale: Ksh. 124,630 x 6,070-130,700 x 6,370-137,070 x 6,570 - 143,640x 6,770-150,410 x 6,960-157,370 x 7,160-164,530 x 7,820 172,350 p.m.
Allowances as prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

Duties and Responsibilities:

 i)  Chair the County Health Management Team (CHMT)

 ii)  Provide leadership in formulating and implementing health policies in the department

 iii)  Supervise medical superintendents, unit heads and Sub-County Medical Officers of Health (SCMOHs)

 iv)  Provide leadership and guidance for service delivery

 v)  Manage administrative responsibilities (preparation and approval of work plans, departmental budgets, etc.)

 vi)  Chair disciplinary committee in the health department

 vii)  Implement performance management system in the department

 viii)  Implement monitoring and evaluation of health services

 ix)  Ensure that health services and operations comply with the law or regulatory bodies

 x)  Ensure compliance with financial regulations in the Department of Health

 xi)  Coordinate County and National health programmes

 xii)  Oversee health outreach activities

 xiii)  Ensures implementation of affirmative, gender and disability mainstreaming in the Department of Health services and Sanitation

 xiv)  Provide leadership and implement corporate governance in the Department of Health services and sanitation

 xv)  Enhance sustainability of health operations through partnership and collaboration with development partners and health/learning institutions

 xvi)  Establish and maintain a good working environment for health providers and the community

 xvii)  Ensure inventory management in the Department of Health services and sanitation

 xviii)  Receive and make reports about the Health and sanitation services within the county

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

 i)  Bachelor of Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy or any health related degree;

 ii)  Master’s degree in Medicine, Dental Surgery, Health Systems Management, or a Master’s degree in Public Health;

 iii)  A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;

 iv)  Ten years in relevant field with at least Five (5) years in managerial position(s);

 v)  Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or a relevant professional body;

 vi)  Valid practicing license;

 vii)  Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and

 viii)  Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service: Contract of 3 years renewable.