Kwale County Government is located on the south coast of Kenya. The County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified and competent individuals to fill the following vacant positions on permanent and pensionable terms in the departments of Public Service and Administration, Water Services, and Health Services.

Open Positions

1. Senior Human Resource Management Officer
   Job Ref: HRM/SR/01/2025
   Job Type: Full Time
   Location: Kwale
   Field: Human Resources / HR

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage HR matters in line with established policies and regulations
• Supervise junior staff and support departmental training needs assessment
• Coordinate staff development programs and maintain training records
• Process payroll and statutory deductions; prepare reports and audit support
• Maintain accurate personnel records including appointments, promotions, and exits

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role (public or private sector)
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field
• Postgraduate Diploma in HRM or related discipline
• Certified HR Professional (CHRP-K) or equivalent (advantageous)
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
• Proficient in computer applications

2. Human Resource Management Officer – 4 Posts
   Job Ref: HRM/02/2025
   Job Type: Full Time
   Location: Kwale
   Field: Human Resources / HR

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify HR records related to recruitment, transfers, and appointments
• Implement HR advisory decisions
• Support training projections and staff development programs
• Coordinate and evaluate training outcomes

Qualifications:

• Served in HRM Officer II position for at least 3 years
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field
• Postgraduate diploma in HR or relevant field
• CHRP-K or CS Part II qualification (advantageous)
• Member of IHRM and in good standing
• Certificate in computer applications

3. Records Management Officer III
   Job Ref: RM/03/2025
   Field: Records / ICT

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, sort, file, minute, and dispatch mail
• Guide on file disposal and maintain records

Qualifications:

• KCSE C Plain
• Diploma in Records/Information Management
• Computer literacy

4. Senior Assistant Administrative Officer
   Job Ref: ADM/SNR/04/2025
   Field: Administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support public service delivery and community development
• Coordinate policy development and citizen participation
• Maintain infrastructure and facilities of public services

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Public Administration, Business Management, Community Development, or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience as Assistant Administrative Officer I
• Supervisory course and computer proficiency

5. Administrative Assistant III
   Job Ref: ADM/AST/05/2025
   Field: Administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support governance and administrative functions at village unit level
• Assist in capacity building and coordination of community development

Qualifications:

• KCSE certificate
• Certificate in Public Administration, Business, or Social Sciences
• Computer applications certificate

6. Pharmacist
   Job Ref: PHARM/06/2025
   Field: Pharmaceutical

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dispense medications, participate in ward rounds, and advise patients
• Manage inventory, register products, and support logistics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Completed one-year internship
• Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Computer proficiency

7. Assistant Engineer II (Water and Sewerage)
   Job Ref: ENG/07/2025
   Field: Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct feasibility studies, design water and sewerage infrastructure
• Participate in research and technical planning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board as a Graduate
• Computer literacy

8. Inspectors (Water and Sewerage)
   Job Ref: INSP/08/2025
   Field: Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise construction, operations, and maintenance of water and sewerage schemes

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Water Engineering or 3-year Technical Training Certificate
• Computer applications certificate
• 3 years’ experience

9. Artisan III (Plumber/Pipe Fitter) – 3 Posts
   Job Ref: ART/09/2025
   Field: Technical

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in repair and maintenance of plumbing infrastructure
• Perform tasks under supervision during on-the-job training

Qualifications:

• Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in Plumbing or Pipe Fitting

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the position applied for on the left side, addressed to:

The Board Secretary/CEO
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O. BOX 4 – 80403
KWALE

Applications can be hand-delivered to the Kwale County Public Service Board offices located next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.

Required Attachments:

• National Identity Card
• Academic and Professional Certificates
• Leaving Certificates and Testimonials
• Proof of Membership to Relevant Professional Body (if applicable)

Deadline for submission: Tuesday, 26th August 2025 at 4:30 PM

Note: Kwale County is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.