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- Spearheading formulation, development, dissemination, and advocacy on policies, standards, and guidelines on School Health programs;
Senior Deputy Director, Health Management Services - Nairobi, Kenya - Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)
Description
The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC's but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments;Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Deputy Director, Health Management Services, Primary Health Care will head the School Health Division.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
Developing and monitoring system for School Health indicators;
Ensuring proper coordination of partners and stakeholders that support and implement School Health;
Developing framework for commodity security; and
Identifying research priorities in the areas of School Health
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: - Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be in the grade of Assistant Director Medical Services/Medical Specialist II; Environmental Health, Public Health, or Nursing services, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Medicine and Surgery; Environmental Health; Public Health, Nursing or any other relevant health related field from a recognized Institution;
A Masters of Science in any of the following fields: Medicine, Environmental Health, Public Health, Nursing or any other relevant Health related field from a recognized institution;
A Registration certificate by relevant professional body where applicable;
A Valid practicing license form relevant professional body where applicable;
Demonstrated managerial and administrative capability and professional competence in work performance and results; and
Exhibited a thorough understanding of national development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Primary Health Care Function