Deputy Director General For Health – Ministry Of Health 35 views

Position: Deputy Director General For Health

Job Description

The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 210,670 – Ksh 449,100 p.m. (CSG 4)
• House Allowance: Ksh 80,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh 24,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Deputy Director General For Health, a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Deputy Director, Medical Services CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;

(ii) a Bachelors degree in Medicine & Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Clinical equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Health, Medicine or any other health related field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(iv) registration and licensing by a recognized regulatory body as applicable;

(v) membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;

(vi) a certificate in a Leadership Course from a recognized institution;

(vii) fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;

(viii) demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competencies in work performance and results; and

(ix) exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of medical services.

Duties and Responsibilities for Deputy Director General For Health

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

(i) coordinating the development, implementation, review, monitoring and dissemination of policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, norms, tools, regulations, plans and standards on medical services;

(ii) providing technical advice on medical services to the Principal Secretary in consultation with the Director General for Health;

(iii) facilitating relevant Interagency Coordinating Committees’ (ICCs) and Technical Working Groups (TWGs)/ Committee of Experts in medical services;

(iv) coordinating identification of health resource gaps and priorities in medical services and mobilizing resources;

(v) spearheading Business Process Re-engineering in medical services;

(vi) validating reports and other information related to medical services;

(vii) coordinating the prevention and control non-communicable diseases into Kenya;

(viii) promoting mental health and wellness within Kenya;

(ix) facilitating health research and investigations in connection with the prevention or treatment of human diseases;

(x) overseeing preparation and publication of reports and statistical or other information relative to the medical services;

(xi) assisting the Director General for health in technical supervision of the directorates;

(i) coordinating monitoring and evaluating performance of the Directorates;

(ii) overseeing planning and budgeting for the Directorates; and

(iii) spearheading capacity building and managing performance of the Directorates.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Send an email to: [email protected]. Please include your ID /Passport Number and full name, or call the following numbers: Landline: +254 (020) 2223901, 254 20 2227471 Call Centre: 020 4865000

Please Note:

(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.

(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 4 th June, 2024 (Latest 5 pm East African Time)