Principal Administration Officer

The Principal Administration Officer role within the County Government of Kitui is a high-level position responsible for overseeing and directing crucial administrative functions across the county government operations. This position requires proven leadership and administrative expertise to ensure effective service delivery and resource management.

Salary Scale and Terms of Service

The salary progression for this role is outlined as follows:

Salary Scale: Ksh. 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,920 – 64,030 x 3,080 – 67,110 x 3,540 – 70,650 x 3,690 – 74,340 x 3,890 – 78,230 x 3,900 – 82,130 x 4,010 – 86,140 x 4,060 – 90,200 per month (p.m.).

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointed officer will be responsible for the following key functions:

• Initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures, and programmes.
• Managing and supervising the general administrative functions.
• Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities.
• Overseeing transport management.
• Demonstrating merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Must have served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
2. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development, or any other Social Science, PLUS a Certificate in a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
3. OR Hold a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development, or any other Social Sciences, PLUS a Supervisory Management course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
4. Possess a Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
5. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.