Makueni County Public Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act 2012 whose mandate includes appointing persons to hold or act in the offices of County Public Service.
In order to strengthen the capacity of the Public Service, the Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions as per Section 59 of the County Governments’ Act 2012.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1. Senior Public Communication Officer (1 Post)
Salary: Job Group “L”
Salary Scale: Kshs. 44,400 × 1,920 – 46,320 × 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350
× 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 × 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; gathering information on programmes and significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of a Public Communications Unit for dissemination; assisting in the development of communications and media strategy; editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern. In addition, the officer will be responsible for scheduling interviews with Government officials; managing assigned projects/programmes; and organizing events under the guidance of the head of the Unit/Section.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
(i) Must be a Kenyan citizen
(ii) Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, International Relations, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations or its approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
(iii) Minimum of 6 years’ experience in communication and Public relations field either in the public or private sector;
(iv) possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
(v) possess advanced computer application skills;
2. Photojournalist Assistant III (1 Post)
Salary: Job Group “H”
Salary Scale: Kshs. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x
1,170 – 31,450 х 1,250 – 32,700 х 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: taking and processing of both still and video photographs and footage; captionwriting; documenting news, information and features through photography; scanning and digitizing photographs and footage.
Requirements for Appointment
Appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-
(i) Diploma in mass communication, Journalism, Communication studies and Public Relations from a recognized institution;
(ii) Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution; and
(iti) Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
3. Receptionist II (1 Post)
Salary: Job Group “J”
Salary Scale: Kshs. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460
– 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1520 – 42,690 p.m
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities in this level will include; compiling daily records of visitors; providing relevant information to visitors; responding to visitors’ queries and telephone inquiries; recording and confirming visitors’ appointments; recording visitors’ personal details; receiving, guiding and directing visitors to designated offices and areas; issuing visitors passes; and making seating arrangements; tagging VIP seats during official and Government functions; and meaning the VIP lifts.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
(i) Diploma in any of the following fields: – Public Relations and Customer Care, Hospitality Management, Event Designing, Customer Service, Front Office or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(ii) Must have 3 years’ relevant public communication and front office management iii) Certificate in computer application skills;
HOW TO APPLY
Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to;
The Secretary/CEO
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 – 90300
MAKUENI.
Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 9th July, 2024
NOTE:
(i) The Job Application Form (revised 2022) can be downloaded from the County Public Service Board website; www.makuenipsb.go.ke
(ii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful;
(iii) Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, birth certificate, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials at the interview;
(iv) Academic Qualifications of external origin MUST be accompanied with a recognition and equation certificate from the relevant body in Kenya;
(v) Canvassing for appointment to any of the position will lead to automatic disqualification.
(vi) Please note that it is a criminal offence to present fake certificates;
(vii) The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
(viii) Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied;
(ix) The successful candidates will be required to present the relevant documents in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya;
(x) The Board does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Payment of any form of fee will lead to automatic disqualification.
SEE DETAILED ORIGINAL ADVERT HERE: https://makuenipsb.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Advertisement-for-Various-Job-Vacancies-in-the-Office-Of-The-Governor-Closing-on-09.07.2024.pdf
