County Director of Health Services and Sanitation at Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board

JOB GROUP “R” (1 POST) - (CPSB-03). Advert No. 5/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Chair the County Health Management Team (CHMT) 
• Provide leadership in formulating and implementing health policies in the department 
• Supervise medical superintendents, unit heads and Sub-County Medical Officers of Health (SCMOHs) 
• Manage administrative responsibilities (preparation and approval of work plans, departmental budgets, etc.) 
• Chair disciplinary committee in the health department 
• Implement performance management system in the department 
• Implement monitoring and evaluation of health services 
• Ensure that health services and operations comply with the law or regulatory bodies 
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations in the Department of Health 
• Coordinate County and National health programmes 
• Oversee health outreach activities
• Ensures implementation of affirmative, gender and disability mainstreaming in the Department of Health services and Sanitation 
• Provide leadership and implement corporate governance in the Department of Health services and sanitation 
• Enhance sustainability of health operations through partnership and collaboration with development partners and health/learning institutions 
• Establish and maintain a good working environment for health providers and the community 
• Ensure inventory management in the Department of Health services and sanitation 
• 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:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy or any health related degree;
• Master’s degree in Medicine, Dental Surgery, Health Systems Management, or a Master’s degree in Public Health;
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Ten years in relevant field with at least Five (5) years in managerial position(s);
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or a relevant professional body;
• Valid practicing license;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results