Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH - ONE (1) POST V/NO.70/2024
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 180,160 - Ksh 335,450 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
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable/Local Agreement
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i) served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years three (3) of which should be in the
grade of Deputy Director Medical Services/ Senior Medical Specialist- Pharmaceutical
Services, Dental Surgery, Environmental Health, and Public Health, CSG 6 and above
or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Medicine and Surgery (M.B. Ch.B),
Dental Surgery (DS), Pharmacy (B Pharm), Environmental Health, Public Health or
any other relevant health related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Masters of Science in any of the following fields: Medicine, Pharmacy,
Environmental Health, Public Health, Health System Management, or any other
relevant health related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) a Registration Certificate by relevant professional body where applicable;
(v) a Valid practicing license from relevant professional body where applicable;
(vi) demonstrated managerial and administrative capability, and professional competence
in work performance and results; and
(vii)exhibited a thorough understanding of global and national development policies,
goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Ministry of Health function
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Director General for Health, will head the Technical Functions of the State
Department. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) supervising and coordinating of all technical Directorates within the State Department;
(ii) providing technical guidance in the formulation of Policies, Strategies, and Guidelines;
(iii) coordination of relevant technical working groups; and
(iv) performing any other duties assigned by the Principal Secretary