About Us

VISION A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km

REF: KCPSB/2019/27

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer Finance and Economic Planning for overall Procurement and disposal of assets functions in the County Public Service.

Specific duties will involve:

• Initiating policy review on procedures, rules and regulations
• Ensuring preparation of procurement plans in the County departments
• Operationalization of e-government procurement and disposal function and other good and Service
• Participating in development and preparation of specific department procurement and inventory manuals
• Providing guidelines on safety and security in form of ensuring timely disclosure of information on procurement opportunities and awarded contracts.
• Ensuring cordial suppliers relationships
• Preparing budgets and work plan.
• Developing and reviewing performance target and agreement.
• Participating in negotiation with suppliers of goods, works and services.
• Reviewing of contract documents
• Maintaining of professional standards and practices in the procurement function.
• Dissemination of market and financial information
• Participating in project design and implementation and
• Designing of training programmes for supply chain management personnel.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer shall be a member of a recognized purchasing and supplies management professional body and must have:-

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Services or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• A master’s Degree in any of the following field: Purchasing and Supplies
• Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Law or any other relevant qualification from recognized
• institution.
• Must be a member of institute of : Purchasing and Supplies Management.

How to Apply

• Online applicants to log in to www.psbkericho.co.ke. Scanned copies of all documents must accompany application.
• Kericho County residents should indicate their respective Wards.
• Clearance documents for purposes of complying with the provisions of Chapter Six of the constitution will be required from those shortlisted.

Applicants should Submit their applications attaching copies of National Identity Card / Passport, Curriculum Vitae, Testimonials, Academic and Professional Certificates clearly stating position applied for in the application letter and on top of the envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary / CEO,
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 1376-20200
Kericho

Important:

All applications should reach the Secretary/CEO County Public Service Board on or before 21st November, 2022.

Interested and qualified? Go to:https://psbkericho.co.ke/?utm_source=MyJobMag to apply