Makueni County Announces 41 Job Openings Across Seven Departments
The Makueni County Public Service Board has officially opened its doors to a wave of new talent, announcing a total of 41 career opportunities for qualified Kenyan professionals. These positions are spread across seven diverse departments within the county government, offering a broad spectrum of roles for individuals seeking to contribute to public service.
The Board has emphasized that interested and suitable candidates must adhere to a specific application process, submitting their curriculum vitae (CVs) and other pertinent professional documents through the county’s official recruitment portal. This initiative is in line with Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and Section 59 of the County Governments Act (2012), which govern the recruitment and management of public service personnel.
“Makueni County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 59 of the County Governments’ Act 2012,” a statement from the Board detailed.
Application Process and Deadlines
Prospective applicants are advised to meticulously review the full details of the job descriptions and the specific requirements for each position. This comprehensive information is readily available on the Makueni County Public Service Board’s official website. Additionally, physical copies of the job specifications can be accessed at the county government headquarters, the county assembly, and on notice boards located at the county public service board offices.
All applications must be submitted and reach the Board no later than Wednesday, April 15, at 5:00 PM East African Time. Failure to meet this deadline will result in an application not being considered.
Breakdown of Vacant Positions by Department
The 41 job openings are distributed across the following seven departments:
Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development
- Inspector (Agriculture) – 1 post
- Plant Operator III – 5 positions
- Driver III – 1 post
- Support Staff – 1 post
Department of Roads, Transport, Energy & Public Works
- Inspector (Building) III – 1 post
Department of Devolution, Public Participation, County Administration & Special Programmes
- Director of County Administration – 1 post
- Ward Administrator II – 2 positions
- Village Administrator III – 4 positions
Public Service Management
- Director, Human Resource Management and Development – 1 post
Department of Lands, Urban Planning and Development, Environment and Climate Change
- Principal Physical Planner – 1 position
- Office Administrator – 1 post
- Market Superintendent – 1 post
Department of Health Services
This department has a significant number of openings for specialized medical professionals.- Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist (Gynecologist) – 3 positions
- Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist (Pediatrician) – 4 positions
- Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist (Epidemiologist) – 1 position
- Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist (Health Informatics) – 1 post
Department of ICT, Education and Internship
This department seeks to fill roles in technology, education, and support services.- Chief Information Communication Technology Officer – 1 position
- Graduate ECDE Teacher III – 1 post
- ECDE Teacher III – 3 posts
- Assistant ECDE Teacher III – 2 posts
- Assistant ECDE Teacher II – 2 posts
- Youth Polytechnic Instructors – 2 posts
- Office Assistant Supervisor/Support Staff Supervisor – 1 post
Broader Recruitment Trends in Kenyan Counties
The Makueni County announcement follows a similar trend observed in other devolved units. Notably, Nakuru County recently advertised over 150 job opportunities across its various departments. These roles in Nakuru included positions for drivers, accountants, human resource management officers, and supply chain management assistants, indicating a widespread effort by county governments to bolster their workforce with skilled professionals. Like Makueni, Nakuru County has set April 15 as the application deadline for its vacancies. These initiatives underscore the ongoing commitment of Kenyan county governments to enhance service delivery through strategic recruitment.
