In this article, you will learn about Vihiga County Government recruitment 2023/2024 application process, job portal www.vihiga.go.ke, required qualifications, vacancies, closing date and most importantly, how you can apply.
Vihiga County Government recruitment has long been anticipated by both residence and indigene of the county, and finally the wait is over because the application portal is currently open.
So, if you’re among those that awaited the release of Vihiga County Government recruitment form, we’re excited to let you know that the recruitment exercise has begun.
Note that we have comprehensively explain the entire application process, stating what you should do and not do. We therefore recommend you carefully read this article till the end.
Overview of Vihiga County
Before we get into details of Vihiga County Government recruitment, it is important to have an overview of the county and what it represents to help you ascertain if you would like to work there.
According to Wikipedia, Vihiga County is an administrative region in the former Western Province of Kenya whose headquarters are in Mbale, the largest town in the county. The county has a population of 554,622 and an area of 563 km². Formally a district, Vihiga was split from Vihiga District in 1990.
Fact about Vihiga County Government Recruitment
According to Vihiga County government, prospective applicants of the job vacancies advertised, should take note of the following facts.
- First is that anyone applying should be a citizen of Kenya, might not necessarily come from Vihiga County
- Candidates are not to make payment to anyone in respect to this job application form
- The application form is free and accessible via the online recruitment portal
- Prospective applicant should have National ID, Driver’s License or any other form of identification
- No candidate should apply for more than one positions at a time to avoid disqualification
- Do not pay anyone to gain favour in Vihiga County Government recruitment exercise
- Endeavour to submit your application on or before the application deadline
- We do not influence Busia County Government recruitment process; we only share helpful tips to enable you successful submit an application
- Applicants are to submit application through Vihiga County recruitment portal www.vihiga.go.ke or head office.
Vihiga County Government Recruitment Application Form 2023
Vihiga County government recruitment is ongoing. The intake exercise for new personnel into the county’s Public Service Board has commence.
Persons who would like to apply are to visit the recruitment portal www.vihiga.go.ke/job-openings, to access the job application form.
Vihiga County Job Vacancies 2023
For the ongoing Vihiga recruitment for County Public Service Board, below are the vacant positions you can apply.
- Chief Information Communication Technology Officer
- Deputy Director, Human Resource Management
- Assistant Director of Human Resource Management and Development
Other County jobs in Kenya you can apply includes:
- Kakamega County Government Recruitment
- Bomet County Government Recruitment
- Baringo County Government Recruitment
- Kajiado County Government Recruitment
- Narok County Government Recruitment
- Nyeri County Government Recruitment
- Nakuru County Government Recruitment
- Laikipia County Government Recruitment
General Requirements for Vihiga County Government Recruitment 2023
- Candidate applying must be a Kenya citizen
- He or she must have the acceptable means of identification being National ID or passport
- Candidate applying must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field of study from a recognized institution
- Candidate should possess a minimum mean grade of D+ (D Plus) and above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination or its equivalent from an examination body recognized in Kenya with a D+ (D Plus) and above in either English or Kiswahili languages
- Candidate should have a minimum of four (4) practicing experience
- Have a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution (optional)
- Applicant should be an active member of relevant professional body
- Candidate must have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
- Applicant should be proficient in computer skills
- Applicant should demonstrate results in work performance
- Candidate applying should possess, analytical, communication, strategic and innovative thinking, interpersonal, ability to mobilize resources and negotiation skills
- Applicant should have a criminal record free background
- Applicant should fulfil the Chapter size (6) constitution by possessing the following documents;
- Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate);
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB Clearance Certificate);
- Criminal Investigations Department (Certificate of Good Conduct);
- An approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB Report);
- Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (Dully filled and completed first schedule (s.13) and self-declaration form stamped by the EACC.
Vihiga County Recruitment Portal
The approved application portal for Vihiga Cunty Government recruitment 2023 is https://vihiga.go.ke/job-openings. Prospective applicants are to visit this portal to access the job application form and apply accordingly.
How to Apply for Vihiga Cunty Government Recruitment 2023
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned:
- Secretary/CEO
- Vihiga County Public Service Board
- O. Box 880-50300
- Maragoli
Application Deadline
The closing date for Vihiga Cunty Government Recruitment is 13th June, 2023. Interested persons are to submit their application on or before this deadline.
According to the County’s government, only successful applicants would be contacted.
That would be all for now concerning Vihiga County Government Recruitment, we hope this article was insightful and guided you probably on how to submit application for this job.
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