County Government of Uasin Gishu Vacancies

County Government of Uasin Gishu

County Public Service Board

The County Public Service Board of Uasin Gishu wishes to recruit qualified individuals to fill the following positions in the County Public Service:

Alcoholic Drinks Control Board
 

The functions of the Board, as provided for in The Uasin Gishu County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2013, shall be to:
 

a) Support and facilitate County Committees established under the act in carrying out their functions;
 

b) Carry out campaigns and public education on alcoholic drinks control and dangers of drug abuse within the county directly and in collaboration with other public or private bodies and institutions;
 

c) Facilitate citizen participation in matters related to alcoholic drinks control and campaigns against drug abuse in accordance with the framework for citizen participation established under the Constitution of Kenya, County Governments Act, the Urban Areas and Cities Act or any other relevant written law;
 

d) Facilitate and promote in collaboration with other county and the national government institutions the establishment of treatment and rehabilitation facilities and programmes;
 

e) Carry out research directly or in collaboration with other institutions and serve as the repository of data and statistics related to alcoholic drinks control and drug abuse and to disseminate such information to the public and government offices.
 

f) Develop in collaboration with other counties and the national government departments strategies and plans for implementing the Act and control of alcohol abuse and any other relevant national legislation and coordinate and support their implementation;
 

g) Advise the Executive Member generally on the exercise of his powers and performance of his functions under the Act, and in particular on county policy and laws to be adopted in regard to the production, manufacture, sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks;
 

h) In collaboration with other relevant county departments, prepare and submit an alcoholic drinks status report bi- annually in the prescribed manner to the Executive Member which shall be transmitted to the County Executive Committee, county assembly and the Authority;
 

i) Recommend to the Executive Member and participate in the formulation of laws and regulations related to alcoholic drinks;
 

j) Monitoring and Evaluating the implementation of the Act 2013 including the operations of the County Committees and advising the executive member on the necessary measures to be adopted;
 

k) In collaboration with the County Committee and the Enforcement Committee prepare and submit to the Authority and Executive Member on a quarterly basis, an alcohol abuse control status report and on such other matters as may be specified by the Authority or the Executive Member;
 

1. Director – Alcoholic Drinks Control Board (One (1) Position)
 

Reporting to the Chief Officer – Health Services, the Director shall:
 

(a) Supervise and control the administration of the Fund
 

(b) Impose conditions on the use of any expenditure personally authorized and may impose any restriction or other requirement concerning use of expenditure;
 

(c) Cause to be kept proper books of account and other books and records in relation to the Fund as well as to all the various activities and undertakings of the Fund;
 

(d) Prepare, sign and transmit through the executive member to the Auditor-General in respect of each financial year and within three (3) months after the end thereof, a statement of accounts relating to the Fund in accordance with the Public Audit Act, 2003 and in such details as the county treasury may from time to time direct;
 

(e) Furnish such additional information as may be required for examinat ion and audi t by the Auditor-General or under any law; and
 

(f) Designate such staff as may be necessary to assist in the management of the Fund provided that such staff shall work in the Board.
 

Requirements for Appointment

• A Holder of a relevant first Degree from a University recognized by the Commission for Higher Education of Kenya.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in senior management.
• Requisite experience in the fields of management & public health
• Satisfies the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

2. Members - Alcoholic Drinks Control Board (Six (6) Positions)
 

Members of the Board shall be persons from the following categories and at least one third shall be
women:
 

a) One person from the Public Health Profession
b) One person representing the Youth.
c) One person representing the Civil Society.
d) One person representing the Religious groups.
e) One person representing the Education Sector.
f) One person from the Administration
 

Requirements for Appointment

• A Holder of a relevant first Degree from a University recognized by the Commission for Higher Education of Kenya.
• A least three years’ experience/service in the category applied for.
• Satisfies the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Department of Roads, Transport and Public Works
 

Plant Operators (Twenty Two (22) Positions)

1. Grader Operators – 9
2. Excavator Operators- 3
3. Dozer Operator- 1
4. Roller Operators- 3
5. Backhoe Operators- 3
6. Wheel Loader Operator- 1
7. Skip Loader Operators – 2

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating plant/machinery
• Keeping monthly records of the plants
• Preparing monthly and weekly service schedules and ensuring that they are adhered to
• Guiding and training of plant attendants
• Liaising with officers in charge for major repairs
• Repairing minor defects on the machines
• Ensuring that the plant is in good condition
• Ensuring cleanliness of the plant

Qualifications and Skills:

• A valid driving license with special class, free from any current endorsements
• Occupational Trade Test III for plant operators
• Two (2) years’ experience in operating the plant/machine for which operator(s) are needed.
• First Aid certificate course lasting not less than One (1) week from St. John ambulance or from Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology(KIHBT) or any other recognized institution
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from Kenya Police.

How to Apply
 

Interested candidates should enclose up to-date CVs giving details of day time contacts, names and contacts of three referees, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other supporting documents.

Manual applications indicating the position applied for should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:
 

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 1175-30100
Eldoret
 

or hand delivered to Room 114, 1st Floor, County Headquarters between 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on working days. 

The applications close on Monday 27th October 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

NB:
 

1. Applicants for Position of Director and Members of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Board MUST attach clearance certificates from:
 

a. Criminal Investigation Department
b. Kenya Revenue Authority
c. Higher Education Loans Board
d. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
e. Credit Reference Bureau
 

2 . Applicants MUST indicate the position and category for which they are making the application e.g. “Application for…………………………” In their application letter and on the right hand side of the envelope. Those applying for Member-Alcoholic Drinks Control Board MUST indicate the category they are seeking to represent.

Uasin Gishu County is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The County Public Service Board of Uasin Gishu wishes to notify job applicants and the general public that it does not engage any agents in the recruitment process and any person(s) alleging to recruit or in any way facilitate the recruitment process for and on behalf of the County Public Service Board is a fraudster.