Job Description
DIRECTOR, HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH - ONE (1) POST
V/NO.71/2024
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 of Medical Services; 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 Medicine and Surgery (M.B. Ch.B); Environmental Health,
Public Health or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in
Kenya;
(iii) a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Health, Public
Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Health
Promotion and Education or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in
Kenya;
(iv) a Registration Certificate by relevant professional body where applicable;
(v) a valid practicing license from a 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 national development policies, goals and
objectives and ability to integrate them into the Public Health and Sanitation function
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director, Health Management Services, Public Health will head the Directorate and
his/her duties and responsibilities will include:-
(i) ensuring compliance to the Public Health Act (Cap. 242), the Food, Drugs and
Chemical Substances, Act. (i) 21 (Cap, 254), Tobacco Control Act, 2007 Alcoholic
Drinks Control Act, 2010, Bio-safety Act 2009, Malaria Prevention and Control Act
(Cap 246), Meat Control Act (Cap 356) and any other relevant legislation on public
health;
(ii) formulating, implementing, interpreting and reviewing of public health policies,
guidelines, standards and procedures;
(iii) liaising with relevant Departments and other stakeholders in the implementation of
public health projects and programmes;
(iv) monitoring and evaluation of public health projects and programmes;
(v) ensuring compliance to international health regulations and rules;
(vi) providing leadership in research on Public Health, trends and other emerging issues;
(vii) mobilizing resources and fostering collaboration and partnerships with bilateral and
multilateral agencies in support of public health programmes;
(viii) inculcating innovation and modern technology in the provision of public health
services;
(ix) representing the Principal Secretary in statutory, regulatory, research, standards and
other relevant coordinating bodies;
(x) developing and implementing strategic and work plans;
(xi) planning and budgeting for the Directorate; and
(xii) overseeing capacity building and performance management in the Directorate