Assistant Director Administration – Deputy Governor Office

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/018

Duties and Responsibilities

• initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme;
• managing and supervising the general administrative functions
• implementing public service reforms
• managing and supervising the general administrative functions
• facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities
• overseeing transport management
• planning and coordinating office accommodation
• managing assets and insurance policies

Requirements for Appointment

For this appointment an officer must have: –

• served in the grade of Principal Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in advance Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated managerial, Administrative & Professional Competence in work performance and results Group Certificates (BES & GC) from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects: –

Principal Administration Officer – Deputy Governor Office

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/019

Duties and Responsibilities

• initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme;
• managing and supervising the general administrative functions
• implementing public service reforms
• managing and supervising the general administrative functions
• facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities
• overseeing transport management
• planning and coordinating office accommodation
• managing assets and insurance policies

Requirements for Appointment

For this appointment an officer must have: –

• Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science

Administration Officer I – Deputy Governor Office – 2 Positions

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/020

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitating fleet management;
• Planning office accommodation layout;
• Developing and updating of office equipment and furniture inventory;
• Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events;
• Supervising general maintenance of buildings and furniture;
• Facilitating maintenance and repairs of office equipment;
• Processing administrative documents;
• Supervising provision of security and office services;
• supervising records management and messengerial services within various departments;
• handling public concern and issues;
• Facilitating citizen participation in development activities;
• Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level
• Collecting and collating data on developmental activities;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have –

• Served in the grade of Administration Officer II for a minimum period of one (1) year or relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution

Assistant Director Administration – Deputy Governor Office

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/018

Duties and Responsibilities

• initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme;
• managing and supervising the general administrative functions
• implementing public service reforms
• managing and supervising the general administrative functions
• facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities
• overseeing transport management
• planning and coordinating office accommodation
• managing assets and insurance policies

Requirements for Appointment

For this appointment an officer must have: –

• served in the grade of Principal Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in advance Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated managerial, Administrative & Professional Competence in work performance and results Group Certificates (BES & GC) from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects: –

Assistant Engineer II (Electrical) – Deputy Governor Office – 2 Positions

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/022

Duties and responsibilities

• Design of electrical/electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works;
• Repair and maintenance of electrical/electronic installation in airport, waterworks, offices, workshops, conferences complexes and other government facilities

Minimum requirement and competencies

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognize institution;
• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.

Assistant Geologist (Water)- Deputy Governor Office

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/023

Duties and Responsibilities

Specifically, the officer will be involved in hydrogeological, geophysical, geotechnical, borehole drilling, and groundwater development programmes under close supervision of an experienced officer. In addition, the officer will be required to carry out detailed hydrogeological, geophysical, hydrogeochemical, geotechnical and borehole drilling projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade candidates must-;

• be in possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, GeoPhysics, Geochemistry, or its equivalent from a recognized institute.

Hospitality Officer II- Deputy Governor Office

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/024

Duties and Responsibilities

• verification of information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfers, Human Resource Management records and complement control;
• processing cases for the Ministerial Human Resource Management Advisory Committee and assisting in the implementation of the decisions thereof; and
• supervising and guiding junior staff in the Section.

Requirement for Appointment

• served as a Human Resource Management Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) year and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified persons are requested to fill the Online application form accessible from Machakos County Public Service Board Portal through the following link: 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.

The Secretary/CEO,
Machakos County Public Service Board,
P.O BOX 603-90100,
Machakos.