Vacancy title:
Secretary/CEO– County Public Service Board

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management, Legal, Civil & Government, Business Operations, Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Turkana County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 31 2026

Duty Station:
Turkana | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Turkana is the 2nd largest county in Kenya 77,000 sq.km. It is also the north-western most county in Kenya and is known mostly for its scenic landscapes and rich culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Secretary to the Board is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Accounting Officer of theCounty Public Service Board. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day running of the board businesses.

He/she is also responsible for implementation of the board decisions, management of the secretariat, and ensures compliance with the statutory and regulatory framework governing the county public service.

The Secretary/CEO of the County Public service will be responsible for: -

• Board Governance: Preparing and circulating agenda and minutes of the board meetings.
• Accounting Officer: Managing the Board’s financial resources by ensuring lawful, efficient, and transparent usage of public resources under the board.
• Strategic Management: Developing and implementing the board's strategic plan, work plans, and performance management systems.
• Human Resource Management: Overseeing recruitment, selection, and disciplinary processes of staff working in the board.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on values and principles of the public service.
• Reporting: Preparing regular and periodic reports on the businesses of the board for submission to the County Assembly within the required guidelines and time-frame.

Requirements for Appointment

Citizenship: Be a Kenyan Citizen.

Education: Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Professional Qualification: Must be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) recognized in Kenya and a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) in good professional standing. Possession of a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) certification will be an added advantage.

Management training: Should have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks and a Senior Management Course (SMC) lasting not 3 less than four (4) weeks at the Kenya school of Government or in any other institution (s) recognized and accredited by the Kenyan Government.

Experience: Should possess a working experience of at least ten (10) years, five (5) of which should be in senior management and administrative positions either in the Public or Private Sector.

Integrity: Should satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining clearance certificates from EACC, KRA, HELB, CRB, and DCI.

Skillset: Should have demonstrable leadership, management capacity, and understanding of devolution.

Restrictions: Must NOT be a state officer.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Qualified and interested persons are requested to make their applications, together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae, Certified Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or passport and clearance certificates in a plain and sealed envelope clearly marked;

“Application for the Position of Member for the County Public Service Board”

OR

“Application for the Position of the Secretary/CEO of the County Public Service Board”

The applications should be addressed to;

The Chairperson

The Selection Panel for the recruitment of the Members and the Secretary/CEO of the County

Public Service Board for Turkana County

P.O Box 11-30500, Lodwar

Hand-delivered applications and those sent via courier should be submitted to:

NARIG offices; Lodwar Turkana County.

All applications should be received on or before 31st March 2026 by 1700hrs.

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