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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KITUI  
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
Declaration of Vacancies in the Kitui County Public Service

Kitui County Public Service Board (CPSB) is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012 outlines the functions of the CPSB among them being “appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of cities and urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments”.

Pursuant to the above constitutional and legal provision, Kitui CPSB invites applications from qualified persons to be considered for the positions below:

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY SECRETARY

3.    Public Relations and Communication Officer II, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 10’ (J) ONE (1) POST

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must:
1.    Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2.    Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
•    Possess good oral written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
1.    Certificate in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Gathering information on existing programmes, significant events and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of the department for dissemination; and
2.    Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a senior officer.

How to Apply:
Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and either hand delivered to the reception desk at the Kitui CPSB offices on Prisons Road, Kitui Town or posted to the following address:
 
The Board Secretary,
Kitui County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui.
 
Important information to all Candidates
•    Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Tuesday, 22nd March, 2022
•    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•    Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:
1.    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
2.    Higher Education Loans Board
3.    Kenya Revenue Authority
4.    Credit Reference Bureau
5.    Directorate of Criminal Investigation
 
The County Government of Kitui is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge commission for its recruitment process. Qualified Women, persons with disability and those from minority and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply

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