Vacancies 2014 - The County Government Of Kakamega

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position:

Head of Records Management Officer

 
Job Group ‘P’
1 Post

The Head of Records Management will report to the Chief Officer Public Service and Administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient management of registries and records in the County.
• Initiate development and implementation of records management policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper movement of files, documents and other records in accordance with Government regulations.
• Ensure proper, secure and computerized storage of files for ease of retrieval.
• Responsible for supervision, guidance and development of staff working under him/her
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen,
• Served in a relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of 5 years,
• In possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences and Library/Record Management from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Demonstrate outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the management of records.
• Possession of a relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Note: For candidates to meet requirements of chapter six, all applicants are required to ge t clearance from the following:
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

Copies of receipts of application for clearance are not acceptable.

How to Apply:
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents.

The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their constituency of origin.
Applications should be submitted to:

Chief Executive Officer/Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 458 -50100
Kakamega

NB:Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor;
All applications should reach this office on or before 21st July, 2014;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;

The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer, values inclusion and seeks to have diverse workforce; and

Please note that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.