Job Description
COUNTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES AND SANITATION, JOB GROUP “R” (1
POST) - (CPSB-03). Advert No. 5/2023
Salary Scale: Ksh. 121,430 x 127,500 x 6,370 - 133,870 x 6,570 - 140,440 x 6,770 -
147,210 x 6,960 - 154,170 x 7,160 - 161,330 x 7,880 - 169,140 p.m.
Allowances as prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Chair the County Health Management Team (CHMT)
ii) Provide leadership in formulating and implementing health policies in the department
iii) Supervise medical superintendents, unit heads and Sub-County Medical Officers of
Health (SCMOHs)
iv) Provide leadership and guidance for service delivery
v) Manage administrative responsibilities (preparation and approval of work plans,
departmental budgets, etc.)
vi) Chair disciplinary committee in the health department
vii) Implement performance management system in the department
viii) Implement monitoring and evaluation of health services
ix) Ensure that health services and operations comply with the law or regulatory bodies
x) Ensure compliance with financial regulations in the Department of Health
xi) Coordinate County and National health programmes
xii) Oversee health outreach activities
xiii) Ensures implementation of affirmative, gender and disability mainstreaming in the
Department of Health services and Sanitation
xiv) Provide leadership and implement corporate governance in the Department of Health
services and sanitation
xv) Enhance sustainability of health operations through partnership and collaboration with
development partners and health/learning institutions
xvi) Establish and maintain a good working environment for health providers and the
community
xvii) Ensure inventory management in the Department of Health services and sanitation
xviii) Receive and make reports about the Health and sanitation services within the county
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
i) Bachelor of Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy or any health related degree;
ii) Master’s degree in Medicine, Dental Surgery, Health Systems Management, or a
Master’s degree in Public Health;
iii) A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than
four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
iv) Ten years in relevant field with at least Five (5) years in managerial position(s);
v) Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or a
relevant professional body;
vi) Valid practicing license;
vii) Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
viii) Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work
performance and results.
Terms of Service: Contract of 3 years renewable.