Isiolo, Kenya – The County Government of Isiolo has launched a major recruitment drive, offering a unique chance for professionals to contribute to public service. With roles ranging from high-level strategic board positions to hands-on technical jobs, there is an opportunity for nearly every skillset.
Below is a comprehensive guide to all open positions, complete with detailed job descriptions and qualifications.
1. Leadership & Strategy: IWASCO Board of Directors (External Members)
Job Description:
The Board of Directors is responsible for providing strategic policy guidelines for the Isiolo Water and Sewerage Company. Key duties include:
Establishing and maintaining control over the company’s strategic, financial, and operational direction.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, policies, and procedures.
Mobilizing resources and lobbying for conducive water sector policies and legislation.
Qualifications & Requirements:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields:
Accounting/Finance: Must be in good standing with ICPAK.
Engineering: Must be a registered engineer with a relevant professional body.
Human Resource Management: Must be in good standing with IHRM.
Law: Must be a practicing advocate in good standing with the Law Society of Kenya.
Business Systems/Management Systems.
Information Technology.
A minimum of seven (7) years of working experience in your core profession.
Must meet the leadership and integrity criteria under Chapter 6 of the Constitution and the WASREB Fit and Proper Test.
Must have a corporate governance training from a recognized institution.
Must be a resident of the company’s service area.
Terms: Non-salaried, part-time, 3-year contract (renewable once).
Deadline: November 25, 2025.
2. Detailed County Government Permanent Positions
A. Senior & Director-Level Roles
1. Senior Principal Superintending Engineer (Job Group R)
Job Description: To provide high-level technical and administrative leadership in agricultural engineering, covering areas like soil and water, mechanization, and farm structures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or equivalent.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
Demonstrated professional and administrative competence.
2. Deputy Director, Accounting Services (Job Group Q)
Job Description: To advise the county on all public financial matters, design accounting systems, develop staffing guidelines, and oversee the implementation of accounting standards and policies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Holder of CPA K or its equivalent.
Must be a member of ICPAK in good standing.
At least ten (10) years of relevant working experience.
3. Deputy Director, Finance (Job Group Q)
Job Description: To assist in implementing financial management systems, supervise revenue collection, control expenditures, oversee payments, prepare financial reports, and liaise with national treasury bodies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Commerce.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Must have shown outstanding capability in Financial Management.
4. Deputy Director, Public Health (Job Group Q)
Job Description: To coordinate the implementation of public health laws, develop policies and guidelines, oversee promotive and preventive health programs, and manage public mortuaries and cemeteries.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science, Public Health, or Food Science.
Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Demonstrated high degree of professional competence.
5. Deputy Director, Public Investments Management (Job Group Q)
Job Description: To develop policies on county asset management, manage public investment policy, advise on public-private partnerships, and oversee county investment projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Public Policy, Economics, or Business Management.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Professional certification (e.g., ICPAK, ICPSK) is required.
6. Deputy Director, Clinical Services (Job Group Q)
Job Description: To head the clinical services function, enforce the Clinical Officers Act, develop clinical policies and standards, and ensure the provision of quality clinical and family healthcare.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine or Environmental Health Science.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Must be registered with the Clinical Officers’ Council and hold a valid practice license.
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development.
7. County Liaison, Partnership & NGO Coordination (Job Group R)
Job Description: To coordinate partnerships, manage relationships with NGOs, mobilize resources, and oversee donor-funded programs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or International Relations.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership/liaison work.
B. Officer & Management Roles
8. Assistant Director, Revenue Services (Job Group P)
Job Description: To manage the day-to-day county revenue collection, design collection systems, set targets, identify new revenue streams, and prepare regular reports.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance).
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
At least CPA Part II.
9. Assistant Director, ICT (Job Group P)
Job Description: To head an ICT division, plan and monitor ICT programs, approve ICT standards, manage projects and budgets, and supervise ICT officers.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, ICT, or a related field.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
10. Deputy Sub-County Administrator (Job Group P) – Garba Tula & Sericho
Job Description: To implement administrative policies, manage county assets, ensure service delivery, facilitate citizen participation, and resolve conflicts at the sub-county level.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Social Sciences.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
11. Finance Officer I (Job Group L)
Job Description: To control expenditure, process Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budgets, and monitor donor-funded projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance), Economics, or Business Administration.
12. Disaster Management Officer (Job Group L)
Job Description: To plan for and respond to disasters, utilizing strong project management and analytical skills.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Public Administration, or Social Sciences.
Strong organizational and report-writing skills are required.
13. Water Quality Analyst (Job Group K)
Job Description: To collect and analyze water samples, operate lab equipment, ensure regulatory compliance, and report on water quality.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology.
14. Trade Officer (Job Group K)
Job Description: To collect trade data, disseminate business information, facilitate trade fairs, and manage county market operations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, or Economics.
C. Support & Specialized Roles
15. Community Health Assistant (Job Group H)
Job Description: To identify common ailments at the community level, refer health cases, collate health data, and sensitize the community on health information.
Qualifications:
Certificate in Community Health, Psychology, Social Work, or Community Development.
16. Health Records and Information Management Assistant II (Job Group H)
Job Description: To register patients, manage medical records, update electronic health systems, and perform data analysis.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology.
Must be registered with a relevant professional body.
17. Cook III (Job Group E)
Job Description: To perform routine food preparation tasks, cook food following standard practices, and maintain kitchen hygiene.
Qualifications:
KCSE Grade D (Plain).
Craft Certificate in food and beverage production or two months of formal training.
18. Mortician (Job Group E) – (4 Posts: 2 Female, 2 Male)
Job Description: To prepare and embalm bodies, and assist in post-mortems.
Qualifications:
KCSE Grade D (Plain).
Training in embalming and one year of experience are added advantages.
📝 How to Apply & General Requirements
General Requirements for ALL County Positions:
Copy of National ID Card.
Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Registration and clearance from relevant professional bodies.
Documentation fulfilling Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Submission Addresses:
For IWASCO Board Roles: The Secretary, Selection Panel, Office of the County Secretary, Public Works Complex, P. O Box 36-60300, ISIOLO.
For County Government Roles: The Secretary/CEO, County Public Service Board, P. O. Box 224 – 60300, ISIOLO, or hand-deliver to their offices opposite Al Ansar playground.
Deadlines:
IWASCO Board: November 25, 2025.
County Government Jobs: November 21, 2025.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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