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Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:
The Secretary 1 will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the overall management and coordination of Human Resource Services. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

Providing strategic direction and overall leadership in the human resource management, human resource development and counselling and wellness services function in the Public Service;

Spearheading formulation, reviewing and interpretation of human resource management, human resource development, counselling and wellness services’ policies in the Public Service; 

Setting goals for human resource management and development in the Public Service in line with the Constitution and other national development priorities;

Overseeing development guidelines and standards on workplace counselling and wellness;

Liaising with the Public Service Commission, Salaries and Remuneration Commission and the National Treasury on review of terms and conditions of service for the Civil Service;

Developing linkages and cooperation with other stakeholders; 

Mobilizing resources through consultative relationships and cooperating with development partners; 

Training and building capacity of Hospitality Services Personnel, Clericals, Drivers and Office Assistant; and

Overseeing the promotion of the values and principles of public service

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -  

Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years three (3) of which should be in the grade of Director, Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development,  CSG 5 and above or in a comparable and  relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;  

A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Economics, Labour Relations or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

A Masters degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Industrial Relations, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

A membership to a relevant professional body; and

Demonstrated professional competence, managerial capability, and a thorough understanding of the Human Resource Services function and ability to relate it to the National Development goals.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should make their applications via the Public Service Commission portal here

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