Senior Deputy Director, Health Management – Family Health Services (Mental Health) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK), Nairobi, Kenya

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 Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

Coordinating the development, implementation, review, monitoring and dissemination of policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, norms, tools, regulations, plans and standards on mental health;
Spearheading leadership and governance for mental health at National and County Governments;
Spearheading in Identifying and promoting the prioritization of strategies for promotion of mental health, prevention of mental health and substance use disorders;
Taking lead in Strengthening mental health systems including information systems and research;
Facilitating technical assistance and capacity building in prevention and control of mental health to state and non-state actors in National and County Governments;
Spearheading the Integration on mental health services within the Kenya Essential Package for Heath and national policies;
Taking lead in establishment, review, and oversee implementation of systems to mitigate mental health challenges, emerging trends, and burden of mental disorders;
Coordinate the Secretariat for the Kenya Board of Mental Health;
Providing leadership in Collaboration with the relevant directorate and other stakeholders in coordinating and undertaking health research and innovation and maintain repository; and
Spearheading Business Process Re-engineering in the division of Mental Health.

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

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director- Medical Services CSG ‘6’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
A Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine & Surgery, Clinical Medicine /Higher National Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Masters in any of the following disciplines: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Psychology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registration and licensing by a recognized regulatory body as applicable;
Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable; and
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competencies in work performance and results.