The Public Service Commission (PSC) has invited interested and qualified applicants to apply for the positions of Principal Secretaries.
Through a gazette notice dated September 7, 2022, the Commission’s Chairperson Anthony Muchiri, noted that those interested should apply on or before September 20.
Moreover, to be eligible for appointment, the applicants must be a Kenyan citizen, hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya, and have at least ten years of relevant professional experience.
In addition, five out of the ten years should have been in a leadership or top management level in the public service or private sector.
The applicants must also possess general knowledge of the organization and functions of Government, and demonstrate an understanding of the goals, policies, and developmental objectives of the nation.
Furthermore, one should demonstrate leadership and management capacity, including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management; as well as meeting the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
In addition, the PSC boss informed the applicants that they should first get clearance from, among other bodies, the Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), and a registered Credit Reference Bureau.
Nevertheless, some of the duties of a Principal Secretary is being the Accounting Officer and Authorized Officer of the State Department, to ensure efficient and effective utilization of Financial, Human, and other Resources in the State Department, and to submit regular statutory reports as required, among others.
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“A Principal Secretary will serve on contract as determined by the appointing Authority,” Muchiri said on the terms of service.