Director of Human Resource Management (Re-Advertisement)

Duties and Responsibilities.
The Director of Human Resource Management will be in charge of the overall coordination of County Human Resource function and will report to the Chief Officer. His/hers duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

Implement policies, guidelines on designed Organizational Structures and Staff Establishment in the County Public Service;
iManagement of human resource services to ensure that staff are properly facilitated with a view to
maintaining high motivation for effective performance and high productivity;
Lead 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 authorized officer, determine optimal staffing levels and utilization of human
resource in the County Public Service;
Initiate and coordinate research on market labour trends and develop strategies for best practices in
human resource management and development;
In liaison with the County Public Service Board develop staffing norms, organization culture and
modeling for optimal use of human resource;
Advise the Chief Officer on human resource matters;
In consultation with CPSB, prepare and review Schemes of Service and career progression
guidelines;
As an assistant to the Secretary of the County Human Resource Committee ensure timely
deliberation on HR implementation issues; and
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:–

Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, Job Group ‘Q’ for a minimum period of three (3) years in the Public Service;
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Human resource Management, Business
Administration, Public Administration or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
Current Membership to IHRM (K) or an equivalent professional body;
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution will be an
added advantage;
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity;
Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in
the general organization and management of Human Resource and a thorough understanding of HR
issues and emerging HRM practices & techniques; and
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, principles and development goals.

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form.
All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
ALL Serving Officers in Public Service, MUST clearly indicate: –
The Officer’s Payroll Number;
Date of first appointment;
Date of last promotion to the current grade;
Substantive designation and Job Group; and
The Officer’s respective public institution.
During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents:
National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; and where applicable; current payslip and
letter of last promotion to the current grade.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Successfully selected candidates will be required to fulfill the Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on integrity and leadership, before appointment.

All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website http://www.kakamega.go.ke fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before Thursday 31st March, 2022 at 11.59 P.M.
N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e.cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will beaccepted.Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.

Apply via :

i.e.cpsb@kakamega.go.ke