Health Extension Worker (15 Posts)
Oral Health Officer (2 Posts)
Health Records (4 Posts)
Health Nurse (45 Posts)
Medical Lab Tech (15 Posts)
Medical Officers (6 Posts)
General Surgeon (3 Posts)
Obstetrician & Gynecologist (3 Posts)
Paediatrician (3 Posts)
Nutrition & Dietetic Tech (10 Posts)
Plaster Technician
Pharmaceutical Tech (5 Posts)
Public Health Officer (5 Posts)
Radiographer (4 Posts)
Clinical Officer (10 Posts)
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Be a Kenyan Citizen
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Diploma/Certificate in community
development, community health, social sciences, social work or any health
discipline from a recognized institution
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Have basic computer skills
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Demonstrate understanding of and
commitment to the National Values and Principles of Public Service Governance
as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2030, Article 10 and 232
Responsibilities
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An officer at this level will provide
community health extension services
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Mobilizing, sensitizing and advising
communities on matters related to community health services
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Referring health cases to relevant
health facilities
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Identifying health issues at
household level and working with community units to address these
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Supervise community health units and
community health workers
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Organizing community health action
days to advise communities on common public health issues
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Collecting and maintaining up to date
records of community health services
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Planning and implementation of
community health activities in the assigned area of jurisdiction
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Any other assigned duty
How to Apply
Oral Health Officer (2 Posts)
Requirements
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Must have at least a Diploma in
Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
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Must have a post-training working
experience of at least two years in a busy hospital.
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Registered with the Oral Health
Association of Kenya
Responsibilities
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The Community Oral Health Officer
will be expected to maintain high quality oral health by providing oral health
education, screening, preventive and clinical dental services and referrals.
How to Apply
Health Records (4 Posts)
Requirements
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Diploma/Certificate in Health Records
and Information Technology from a recognized institution. and
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Certificate in Computer Application
Skills from a recognized institution.
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Should be registered with the
Association of Medical Records Officers of Kenya.
Responsibilities
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Headship of a section in a Health
Records and Information Department;
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Control of reception, registration
and appointment procedures;
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Supervision of staff in the section;
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Maintenance of bed bureau and waiting
list procedures for inpatients;
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Supervision of storage and retrieval
of medical records;
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Coordinating the collection of
medical statistics from the various sections of the department.
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Supervision of coding and indexing of
diseases and international classification of procedures in medicine;
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Maintenance of patients’ master
index, diagnostic index, surgical operation index and other medical records
indices;
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All the other duties relating medical
records management, which may be assigned from time to time.
How to Apply
Health Nurse (45 Posts)
Requirements
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Diploma/Certificate in any of the
following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya
Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered
Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from
a recognized institution.
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Registration certificate issued by
the Nursing Council of Kenya.
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Valid practicing license from Nursing
Council of Kenya.
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Certificate in computer application
skills from a recognized institution and
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Nurses with renal, theatre, and ICU
certificate are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
This will be entry point into the
Nursing Officers cadre work at this level will be limited scope and complexity
and will be carried out under the guidance of a more senior officer.
Specifically duties and responsibilities will involve:
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Provide health care services,
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Supervision of dispensaries and
health centre, or at in outpatient department or in a ward in a hospital assess
and appropriately respond to the needs of patients with regard to nursing
services,
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Keep records of drugs and other
supplies, guide, supervise and counsel staff performing routine clinical
duties.
How to Apply
Medical Lab Tech (15 Posts)
Requirements
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Diploma/Certificate in Medical
Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
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Certificate in Computer application
skills from a recognized institution.
Responsibilities
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This is the entry grade into the
Laboratory Technologist cadre. Work at this level is of a limited scope and
complexity and it is carried out under the guidance of a more
senior officer specifically duties and responsibilities involves- provision of
clinical or into More logical field laboratory services in a sub-county to
county hospital or in a National Public Health laboratories. In addition, the
officer will be expected to assist students attached to laboratories, order and
maintain records of supplies as well as guiding supervising and counseling of
junior staff. Alternatively the officer may be deployed at a blood donor
service unit.
How to Apply
Medical Officers (6 Posts)
Requirements
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (MB.Ch.B) Degree from a recognized by medical Practitioners and Dentist
Board.
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Successfully completed one (1) year
internship from a recognized institution.
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Registration license from the Medical
Practitioners and Dentist Board.
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Certificate in computer application
skills from a recognized institution.
Responsibilities
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An officer at this level will work
under guidance of a senior medical officer. Duties and responsibilities will
entail: diagnosis, caring and treating diseases, performing medical and
surgical procedures.
How to Apply
General Surgeon (3 Posts)
Requirements
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Have a Bachelor degree of medicine
and bachelor of surgery (MB:Ch.B) or its equivalent from University of Nairobi
or recognized university
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Have a Master’s degree in the area of
specialization General Surgery, Anaesthesia, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery,
Reconstruction Surgery, Nephrology, Internal Medicine, critical care medicine,
Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatrics
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Diploma/Fellowship in the area of
specialization orthoplasty/orthoscopy, cardiac Anaesthesia for the post of
medical specialist in orthopaedic surgeon and Anaesthesiologist will be an
added advantage.
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Applicants with Master’s degree in
General Surgery, Paediatrics and in other specialities must have a Diploma
/Fellowship in the area of speciality.
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Be registered by the Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board
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Be registered as a consultant by the
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
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Have obtained relevant and approved
specialization/qualification in his/her field from recognized university
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Have demonstrated administrative
capabilities and an acceptable degree of professional competence
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Have a comprehensive understanding of
the clinical and /or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical
protocols and testing procedures
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Have knowledge of the use of the
modern technology in the area of specialization
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Have analytical ability to evaluate
and determine health status of patient and implement proper care plan
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Must possess excellent interpersonal,
decision making and problem solving skills
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Ability to handle stressful
situations and work under pressure
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Be Team builder and a player
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Exhibit high level of integrity,
honesty, leadership transparency and accountability in the performance of
duties.
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Must fulfil the provisions of chapter
six(6)
Responsibilities
As a medical specialist will be responsible
to the chief administrator in the performance of your duties and
responsibilities. The specific duties will entails the following:
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Be part of team of surgeons within
Department of surgery and reporting to the Head of Department and Chief
Administrator
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Be involved in clinical management of
patients including emergency care and procedures, elective procedures,
outpatient clinics and inpatient management as per duty allocation/Roster
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Provision of health services in
various discipline in medicine and in the area of specialization in a
sub-county hospital or Coast Provincial general Hospital.
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Provision of professional guidance
and training of doctors, dentists, and health personnel working under him to
ensure maintenance of the highest standards of health care in the hospital.
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Application of the principles and
procedures of the modern medicine in preventing, Diagnosing, caring for and
treating illness, injury using specialized testing, and diagnostic, medical and
psychological techniques.
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Supervision of the implementation of
the care and treatment plans by other medical personnel.
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Conducting education and research
activities
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Ensure effective work planning,
performance management and professional development
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Setting of standards and ensuring
they are enforced
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Ensure staff continuing medical
education
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Participate in the teaching ,
training of medical officers, interns, registrars clinical officers and other
staff in the department
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Ensure proper handling of patients,
proper record keeping and detailed examinations, Diagnosis, clerking and
management of patient.
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Ensure proper procedure in referring
patients
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Be involved and participate in
institutional agenda on quality and best practice and any other
responsibilities allocated by the Chief Administrator
How to Apply
Obstetrician & Gynecologist (3 Posts)
Requirements
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners
and Dentists Board Master’s degree in the areas of specialization (Obstetrics
and Gynaecology) from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and
Dentists Board
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Certificate of Registration by the
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; Valid practicing license from Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board;
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Certificate in Computer Application
Skills from a recognized institution
Responsibilities
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Provide health care related to
gynaecology and obstetrics to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and
treatment.
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Ensure the implementation of
validated clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to
gynecology and obstetrics in order to minimize clinical risk and to extend best
reproductive practices.
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In collaboration with other medical
colleagues, carry out the collection of quantitative gynaecological data and
ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve gynaecological
results and to share knowledge among other field specialists.
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Plan and supervise the HR associated
processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and
internal/external communication) of the gynaecological staff in order to ensure
both an efficient sizing and the amount of knowledge required, to improve
people’s capabilities and their active participation in influencing the
targeted population using preventive practices. This will be done in close
coordination with the HR department.
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Supervise the maintenance and running
of the gynaecological equipment and drug consumption, preparing new orders when
required and ensuring its rational use as well as that pharmacy stock levels
are permanently updated and available. This will be done in cooperation with
the pharmacist and logistic staff, the management,
How to Apply
Paediatrician (3 Posts)
Requirements
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Be a citizen of Kenya;
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) Degree from an institution recognized by Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board;
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Master of Medicine in Pediatrics from
an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
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Served as Medical Specialist II for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
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Certificate of registration by the Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board;
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Valid practicing license from Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board;
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Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Development Programme lasting not less than six(6) weeks from a recognized
institution;
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Certificate in computer application
skills from a recognized institution; and
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Demonstrated professional competence
and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Responsibilities
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Undertaking general diagnosis, care,
treatment and rehabilitation of patients;
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Carrying out specialized clinical
care;
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Providing psycho-social
interventions;
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Providing clinical services to
patients;
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Training, consulting and performing
surgeries in various health facilities;
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Carrying out forensic and
medico-legal services;
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Coordinating disease surveillance,
prevention and control;
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Coordinating health education and
promotion;
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Implementing health projects and
programmes;
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Maintaining up-to date health
information systems;
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Monitoring provision of health
treatment and care;
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Undertaking health research; and
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Analyzing medical reports.
How to Apply
Nutrition & Dietetic Tech (10 Posts)
Requirements
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Diploma/Certificate in Community
Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized
institution;
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Certificate in Computer Application
Skills from a recognized institution and;
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Registration by the Council of the
Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (CIND).
Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training
grade for this cadre. Work at this level will be carried out under the guidance
and supervision of a senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities at this
level will include:
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Assessing community nutrition needs;
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Following-up on discharge cases from
hospitals;
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Screening for deficiency diseases and
chronic illnesses related to nutrition in a community setting and referring
them to various existing programs;
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Collecting data on nutrition and
dietetics;
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Promoting baby friendly community
initiatives;
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Conducting community growth,
monitoring and promotion activities;
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Assisting in community interventions
on diet and lifestyle disease prevention and control;
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Promoting optimal infant and young
child feeding programmes;
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Assisting in running out patient
supplementary feeding programs and outpatient therapeutic feeding programs;
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Following up and counselling of
patients in home-based disease management;
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Carrying out nutrition health
education.
How to Apply
Plaster Technician
Requirements
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Diploma/ Certificate in either
orthopaedic plaster and trauma technology or orthopaedic plaster technology;
and
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Be computer literate.
Responsibilities
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Manipulate and reduce fractures and
dislocations;
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Fix and remove casts and bandages to
and from patients;
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Correct congenital talipes;
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Participate in management of minor
orthopaedic and trauma cases; and
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Counsel patients/clients on
orthopaedic issues.
How to Apply
Pharmaceutical Tech (5 Posts)
Requirements
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Diploma/Certificate in Pharmacy
awarded by Kenya Medical Training College or from any other recognized and
approved institution.
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A registration certificate of
enrollment as a pharmaceutical technologist by the pharmacy and Poisons Board
(PPB) as per provision of Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap244).
Duties and responsibilities
This is an entry grade into
Pharmaceutical Technologist cadre work at this level is carried out under the
guidance of a more senior officer.
Responsibilities
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Dispensing and compounding medicine,
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Verifying and maintaining information
relating to drugs issued to patients;
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Ordering and recording of drugs
and other supplies,
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Guiding and counseling trainees and a
supervision of other staff working under him.
How to Apply
Public Health Officer (5 Posts)
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:
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Must have at least a Degree/Diploma
in public health and environmental sciences from a recognized institution.
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Certificate in Computer Application
Skills from a recognized institution.
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Must have post-training working
experience of at least two years in a similar position.
Responsibilities
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The officer will be expected to
implement community health intervention
How to Apply
Radiographer (4 Posts)
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:
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Be in possession of at least the KCSE
mean grade C (plain) with grade C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological
Sciences or Physics/Physical Sciences and C- in Mathematics or its equivalent
qualifications.
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Be in possession of a Diploma in any
of the following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences, Ultrasound,
Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear
Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Digital Medical Imaging equipment or its
equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Responsibilities
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Providing radiographic services to
patients in a hospital, the officer will be expected to process, verify and
maintain information relating to patients;
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Order and maintain records of
Radiographic and photographic equipment and other supplies.
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He will guide and supervise staff
working under him.
How to Apply
Clinical Officer (10 Posts)
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:
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Diploma in Clinical Medicine and
Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized
institution.
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Certificate of Registration from the
Clinical Officers’ Council and
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Certificate in Computer Application
Skills from a recognized institution.
Responsibilities
This is an entry point grade into the
Clinical Officer cadre.
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Duties at this level will be limited
scope and complexity and the officer will normally work under the guidance of
an experienced clinical officer or a medical officer.
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Work mainly involves seeing and
examining patients and diagnosis and treatment of their ailment at an outpatient
department in a hospital, health centre or dispensary.
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In addition, the Officer, will be
expected to assist in planning and conducting outreach and mobile health
service,
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Teaching students attached to the
hospitals and health centers’,
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Supervising and counseling as small
number of staff engaged on routine patients care and offering support and
health educations.
How to Apply