Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
MCPSB/02/2023/041
Duties and Responsibilities
Can be deployed at a provincial command prison or prisons headquarters and will be responsible for the efficient management and administration of social welfare programmes. The officer will be expected to be fully conversant with the government policy on rehabilitation and treatment of inmates in penal institutions; giving technical advice; ensuring implementation of policies on social welfare programmes in prisons and communities; liaising with non-governmental organizations regarding donations and social welfare policy formulation. The officer will also coordinate and participate in social services programmes; be involved in formal and informal teaching of social welfare officers in the latest developments in their area of specialization; and organise courses relevant to the needs of social welfare officers.

Requirements for appointment
• Have served in the grade of chief social welfare officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three(3) years;
• Be fully conversant with government policy on rehabilitation and treatment of offenders In the penal institutions in accordance with prisons Act (Cap. 90) mental health act (cap. 248) and borstal institution act (cap. 92)
• Have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
• Have demonstrated proven competence, ability and initiative in work performance and results.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to fill the Online application form accessible from Machakos County Public Service Board Portal through the following link: http://machakos.go.ke/jobs 
Note that all applications must be submitted electronically.
Applicants should upload certified scanned copies of their academic certificates, professional Certificates from tertiary institutions and National Identification Cards. All applications must be received on or before 24th February, 2023 5:00 PM.

Note: The Candidates will be required to:
• Produce originals of their National identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Candidates with foreign Qualifications should get clearance from the Commission for University Education (CUE)

It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

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