Job Description
Requirement for Appointment
i) Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Information Science/Records Management from a recognized institution;
ii) A Master’s degree in Records and Archives Management from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
iii) Have knowledge and work experience of not less than Seven (7) years, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
iv) Shown outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the management of the records function.
v) Membership of a relevant professional body
vi) Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
vii) Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity;
Duties and Responsibilities
Initiation, development and implementation of Records Management policies and procedures;
i) Lead in development and implementation of the Records Management Strategy
ii) Advise on new records management policies, providing a framework to guide staff in the management and use of the departmental records systems
iii) Preparation and submission of budget estimates and work plans for registries to ensure adequate allocation of resources
iv) Develop and oversee implementation of sound security of information and records to safeguard private and confidential data of the County;
v) Coordinate the provision of efficient and effective management of registry services;
vi) Provide leadership in training, capacity building, mentoring and coaching of section’s staff to inspire and motivate them
vii) Ensure staff are sensitized and understand the creation and management of records management systems
viii) Custodian of County Government records.
ix) Design and develop digital filing system and efficient records retrieval systems in the county
x) Ensure compliance with relevant legislations and regulations
xi) Liaising with Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services on Appraisal and disposal of records;