COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KITUI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

Declaration of Vacancies in the Kitui County Public Service

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Kitui County Public Service Board (CPSB) is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012 outlines the functions of the CPSB among them being “appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of cities and urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments”.

Pursuant to the above constitutional and legal provision, Kitui CPSB invites applications from qualified persons to be considered for the positions below:

1. DEPUTY DIRECTOR – REVENUE, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 04’ (Q) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Assistant Director – Revenue for a minimum period of three (3) years;

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Statistics or its relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

1. Master’s degree in any of the following:- Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Statistics or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K or Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) finalist;
3. Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts (ICFA) or any other relevant professional body and in good standing;

• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be computer literate; and

1. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Assist in planning, organizing, coordination, supervision and administration of all revenue matters;
2. Assist in provision of advisory on revenue matters to Director, Revenue;

• Assist in ensuring proper enactment of laws, financial regulations and procedures pertaining to revenue matters;

1. Assist in initiating internal controls and procedures within the Department of Revenue;
2. Assist in provision of quality and timely accounting services in the Revenue unit which include maintenance of accurate accounting records and preparation of management and statutory reports; and
3. Develop fresh revenue streams giving annual collection targets.
4. SUB COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – MWINGI CENTRAL, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 04’ (Q) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Be a holder of a relevant Master’s degree from a recognized institution;

• Be a holder of a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;

1. Relevant working experience of not less than ten (10) years;
2. Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
3. Have qualifications and knowledge in administration and management.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Sub County Administrator shall be responsible to the relevant Chief Officer in terms of coordinating, managing and supervision of general administrative functions in the Sub County Unit including:

1. Developing policies and plans;
2. Ensuring effective service delivery;

• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;

1. Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of the Sub County Public Service;
2. Managing the Sub County Public Service;
3. Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services;

• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by a competent authority.

3. DEPUTY SUB COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – MWINGI CENTRAL, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 05’ (P) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Be a holder of a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;

• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

1. Relevant working experience of not less than seven (7) years;
2. Have qualifications and knowledge in administration and management; and
3. Relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Sub County Administrator shall deputize the Sub County Administrator in coordinating, managing and supervision of general administrative functions in the Sub County Unit including:

1. Developing policies and plans;
2. Ensuring effective service delivery;

• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;

1. Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of the Sub County Public Service;
2. Managing the Sub County Public Service;
3. Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services; and

• Any other duty as may be assigned by a competent authority.

4. CHIEF SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL), JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 05’ (P) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or its relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

1. Registration by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
2. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or its relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage; and
3. Have demonstrated a high degree of administrative ability, professional and technical competence, as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for planning of inspections, repair and maintenance programmes for electrical services;
2. Preparation of monthly/quarterly progress reports; and

• Periodic site inspection visits to ascertain adherence to electrical specification/standards and work progress.

5. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 05’ (P) TWO (2) POSTS

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Principal Administrator for a minimum period of three (3) years;
3. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
5. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Certificate in computer application skills; and
7. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Developing and reviewing administrative policies, procedures and strategies;
2. Fleet management;
3. Handling County Assembly queries;
4. Coordinating disaster management and emergency response activities;
5. Coordinating identification of obsolete assets and manage the disposal process;
6. Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
7. Preparing briefs and memos;
8. Ensuring provision of adequate office equipment and supplies;
9. Keeping and updating tools and equipment register;
10. Coordinating renewal of insurance policies and transport licenses;
11. Making proposals for rental management;
12. Managing telephone, registry and security services; and
13. Disseminating administrative policies, procedures and strategies.

6. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FARM DEVELOPMENT AND AGRI BUSINESS, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 05’ (P) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Principal Agricultural Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;

• Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development, Agribusiness Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Agricultural Extension and Education, Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Resource Management, Agriculture and Extension, Agriculture and Home Economics, Agriculture and Human Ecology, Agriculture Economics, Crop Protection, Dry-land Resource Management, Dry-land Agriculture and Enterprise Development, Farm Management, Home Economics, Horticulture, Food Science and Technology or its relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

1. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agribusiness Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural and Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Extension and Education, Agricultural Information and Communication Management, Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture and Applied Economics, Agriculture and Rural Development, Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Studies, Agro-Bio Resource Science and Technology, Agronomy, Agro-processing, Biotechnology, Crop Production, Crop Protection, Dry-land Integrated Land Management Systems, Dry-land Resource Management, Dry-land Agriculture, Dry-land Agro Pastoral Systems, Dry-land Farming, Entomology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Planning and Management, Farm Management, Floriculture, Food Science and Post-harvest Technology, Food Science and Technology, Applied Human Nutrition, Home Economics, Home Science, Home Management, Horticulture, Hydroponics, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Land and Environmental Management, Land and Water Management, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Plant Health Science and Management, Plant Pathology, Project Planning and Management, Rural Management, Seed Science and Technology, Seed Science, Soil Environment and Land Use Management, Soil Science or its relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
3. Certificate of membership to a relevant professional body;

• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

1. Supervising collection, analysis and management of agriculture crops data;
2. Coordinating collection and packaging of new and existing agricultural technologies;

• Promoting agribusiness incubation and market development;

1. Managing and controlling trans-boundary pests, diseases and invasive species;
2. Undertaking assessment on crop, food and nutritional security situation;
3. Promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation and environmental management in agriculture;

• Developing proposals for national agricultural programmes and projects;
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify areas of agricultural research;

1. Promoting access to affordable credit, crop insurance and inputs for agricultural production in collaboration with stakeholders;
2. Training agricultural stakeholders and preparing reports;
3. Providing technical support for compliance with international standards on phytosanitary and food safety;

• Packaging of new and existing agricultural technologies;
• Mainstreaming of international agreements and protocols in agriculture;
• Supervising management and control of trans-boundary pests, diseases and invasive species;

1. Developing proposals for national agricultural programmes and projects;

• Supervising assessment of crop, food and nutritional security situation;
• Promoting agribusiness incubation and market development;
• Identifying public private partnerships in agricultural investments and initiatives;
• Collaborating with stakeholders in the promotion of access to affordable credit, crop insurance and inputs for agricultural crop production;

1. Updating and maintaining agricultural information database;

• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify areas of agricultural research;
• Mainstreaming environmental management and climate change adaptation and mitigation actions in agriculture; and
• Training agricultural stakeholders.

7. PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 06’ (N) TWO (2) POSTS

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Senior Finance Officer or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: Commerce (Finance or Accounts option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Finance from a recognized institution;

OR

1. Any other Bachelor’s degree with Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) qualification;
2. Attended and successfully completed a Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
3. Attended and successfully completed a certificate course in Public Financial Management; and

• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinating and analyzing Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget;
2. Assisting County Ministries and Departments in costing of programmes;

• Incorporating the County Ministries and Departments inputs into the budget process;

1. Communicating approved annual estimates to various County Ministries and Departments and ensuring that there is a timely adjustment of work plans commensurate with the resources voted in the budget;
2. Determining performance indicators for programmes; and
3. Initial preparation of all budgetary matters including issues raised by Parliamentary Oversight Committees.
4. PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 06’ (N) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

 

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Chief Assistant Office Administrator for a minimum period of three (3) years;

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council;

OR

 

Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stages I, II and III from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects:

1. Shorthand III (minimum 120 w.p.m.);
2. Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III;
3. Business English III/Communications III;
4. Commerce II;
5. Office Practice II;
6. Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
7. Secretarial Duties II;

 

1. Certificate in Secretarial Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from Kenya School of Government or any other Government training institute;

 

1. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

 

1. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and

 

• Demonstrated professional competence in management of office administrative services.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

1. Taking oral dictation;
2. Using e- office to research and process data;

• Operating office equipment;

1. Attending to visitors/clients;
2. Handling telephone calls;
3. Handling customer inquiries and complaints;

• Coordinating schedules of meetings and appointments;
• Coordinating travel arrangements;

1. Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials;
2. Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data;
3. Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements;

• Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office;
• Preparing responses to routine correspondence;
• Managing office protocol and etiquette;

1. Managing petty cash and any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned; and

• Guide and supervise other office administrative services personnel.

 

 

9. SUPERINTENDING QUANTITY SURVEYOR, JG ‘CPSB 07’ (M) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Assistant Quantity Surveyor I or comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;

1. Registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya as a Quantity Surveyor;
2. Corporate Membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) or Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
3. Attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and

• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Preparation of cost estimates, bill of quantities, monthly valuations on site, site re-measurements and preparation of variation orders and final accounts; and
2. Carry out cost analysis and cost planning from already completed projects.
3. CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 07’ (M) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

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

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Assistant or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;

• Diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

1. Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
2. Shown administrative capability and outstanding performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertaking procurement of less complex nature;
2. Overseeing and coordinating warehousing;

• Distribution and fleet management;

1. Disposal of stores and equipment;
2. Market surveys and research; and
3. Inventory and stock control and procurement plans.
4. ASSISTANT HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
   OFFICER III, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 11’ (H) FOUR (4) POSTS

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized institution;
3. Certificate of registration from Association of Medical Records Officers Kenya (AMRO-K); and
4. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Receiving and documenting patients at hospital reception;
2. Registering and booking appointment for patients to clinics and consultants;
3. Storing and retrieving medical records documents;
4. Preparing clinics;
5. Updating bed bureau;
6. Editing of patient case records;
7. Gathering data from different sources;
8. Capturing data from service points;
9. Maintaining record safety and confidentiality;
10. Storing and retrieving medical records;
11. Balancing daily bed returns;
12. Creating and maintaining master index;
13. Updating patient master index; directing patients to relevant clinics;
14. Scheduling of patients to the consultants and specialty clinics;
15. Assigning codes to diseases and surgical procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases and Procedures in Medicine; and
16. Preparing medical records reports.

12. SENIOR REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICER SPECIALIST (OPTOMETRIST), JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 08’ (L) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Registered Clinical Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;

• Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery from a recognized institution;

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;
2. Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officer’s Council;
3. Valid Practice License from the Clinical Officer’s Council;

• Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;
2. History taking, examining, diagnosing, treating and managing diseases and conditions in an outpatient or inpatient health facility;

• Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;

1. Providing clinical outreach and school health services;
2. Coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
3. Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill;

• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
• Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports;

1. Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings;
2. Conducting ward rounds, reviewing and making appropriate referrals;
3. Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill; and

• Offering specialized clinical services in the Ophthalmology unit.

13. SENIOR REGISTERED CLINICAL OFFICER SPECIALIST (DERMATOLOGIST), JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 08’ (L) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Registered Clinical Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;

• Higher Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology from a recognized institution;

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;
2. Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officer’s Council
3. Valid Practice License from the Clinical Officer’s Council;

• Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;
2. History taking, examining, diagnosing, treating and managing diseases and conditions in an outpatient or inpatient health facility;

• Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;

1. Providing clinical outreach and school health services;
2. Coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
3. Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill;

• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
• Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports;

1. Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee meetings;
2. Conducting ward rounds, reviewing and making appropriate referrals;
3. Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skill; and

• Offering specialized clinical services in the Dermatology and Venereology unit.

14. PRINCIPAL CIVIC EDUCATION OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 06’ (N) FOUR (4) POSTS

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Chief Civic Education Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;

• Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science or its comparable and relevant qualification from recognized institution;

1. Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
2. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
3. In-depth understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and the relevant legislations.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinating mobilization of citizens to participate in Civic Education forums;
2. Educating the citizens on their rights and responsibilities as stipulated in the Constitution;
3. Responsible for the designing and production of Civic Education training programs for the formal and informal sectors;
4. Responsible for the designing, development, production and dissemination of civic education, information and training materials; and
5. Enhancing cohesion among different communities.

15. CHIEF CIVIC EDUCATION OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 07’ (M), FOUR (4) POSTS

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirement for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Senior Civic Education Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;

• Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science or its comparable and relevant qualification from recognized institution;

1. Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
2. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
3. In-depth understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and the relevant legislations

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To educate, inform, train and raise awareness to the population on various Civic Education issues of National and County interest;
2. Coordinate the designing and production of Civic Education training programs for the formal and informal sectors;
3. Coordinate the designing, development, production and dissemination of civic education, information and training materials;
4. Supervising the teaching of Civic Education issues and take part in their execution in institutions and other bodies including schools, Universities, professional circles, Communities, society (County Level);
5. Assisting is publicizing Civic Education issues with the aim of increasing Public awareness, participation and action; and
6. Assisting in the preparation of annual report and budget estimates for the department; and any other duties as assigned from time to time.

16. SENIOR CIVIC EDUCATION OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 08’ (L) SIX (6) POSTS

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Served in the grade of Civic Education Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;

• Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science or its comparable and relevant qualification from recognized institution;

1. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
2. In-depth understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and the relevant legislations.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To educate, inform, train and raise awareness to the population on various Civic Education issues of National and County interest;
2. Assist in the designing and production of Civic Education training programs for the formal and informal sectors;
3. Assist in the designing, development, production and dissemination of civic education, information and training materials;
4. Participate in the teaching of Civic Education issues and their execution in institutions and other bodies including schools, Universities, professional circles, Communities, society (County Level);
5. Assist is publicizing Civic Education issues with the aim of increasing Public awareness, participation and action;
6. Assisting in the preparation of annual report and budget estimates for the department; and
7. Any other duties may be assigned by a competent authority.

How to Apply:

Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and either hand delivered to the reception desk at the Kitui CPSB offices on Prisons Road, Kitui Town or posted to the following address:

The Board Secretary,

Kitui County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui.

Important information to all Candidates

• Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Tuesday, 28^th June, 2022
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The County Government of Kitui is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge commission for its recruitment process. Qualified Women, persons with disability and those from minority and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

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