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  • Posted: Aug 21, 2024
    Deadline: Sep 10, 2024
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    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 Constitut...
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    Deputy Director, Social Welfare/Counselling Services

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

    • Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal, Social Welfare Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
    • A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines- Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Mental Health, Anthropology, Counseling or other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • Be fully conversant with government policy on social welfare and rehabilitation; and
    • Demonstrated a high degree of professional and administrative capability in the general organization and management of social welfare function and personnel.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    The Deputy Director Social Welfare will be the head of the division and will be answerable to the Commissioner General of Prisons. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

    • Assisting the Commissioner General of Prisons in policy implementation in matters related to rehabilitation programmes;
    • Coordinating the formulation, development and implementation of social welfare policies; and
    • Managing any donor funded support via the division, prisoners and staff welfare matters in the whole county.
       

    Method of Application

    The details of the posts and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s website.

    Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke so as to reach the Commission on or before 10th September, 2024 (Latest 5 pm East African Time).

    Please Note:

    • Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
    • Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
    • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
    • The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

    THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

    • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
    • It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
    • Serving officers shall be required to avail Original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

    Applications should reach the Commission on or before 10th September 2024 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time) 

    Interested and qualified? Go to Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) on pscims.publicservice.go.ke to apply

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