Government Jobs in Kenya - Kakamega

Registered Nurse

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position;
3. Position: Registered Nurse III, Job Group CPSB 11 (144 Posts)
Salary Scale: Ksh. 24,580 x 1,070 – 25,650 x 1,080 – 26,730 x 1,110 – 27,840 x 1,130 – 28,970 x 1,200 –
30,170 x 1,260 – 31,430 x 1,330 – 
32,760 p.m.

 Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the
guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
·         Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s
outcomes;
·         Providing appropriate health care services including integrated Management of
Childhood illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing
health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health
needs;
·         Referring patients and clients appropriately;
·         Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
·         Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care;
·         Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and
·         Collecting and compiling data.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
·          Diploma 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;
·         Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
·         Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
·         Be in possession of a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation
Department (CID).
·         Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.

Clinical Officer

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position
2. Position: Clinical Officer, Job Group CPSB 09 (13 Posts)
Salary Scale: Ksh. 37,070 x 1,470 – 38,540 x 1,520 – 40,060 x 1,710 – 41,770 x 1,910 – 43,680 x
2,000 – 45,680 x 2,100 – 47,780 x 2,170 –49,950 p.m.
Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under
guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include;
·         Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an
outpatient or inpatient health facility;
·         Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
·          Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
·          Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports;
·          Coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
·          Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skills;
·          Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee
meetings; and
·         Collecting and compiling data for research on clinical services issues.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
·          Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution;
·          Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council

·          Have Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
·         Be in possession of a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
·         Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.

Medical Officer

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position;
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
1. Position: Medical Officer, Job Group CPSB 07 (26 Posts)
Salary Scale: Kshs. 47,780 x 2,170 – 49,950 x 2,550 – 52,500 x 2,650 – 55,150 x 2,750 – 57,900 x
2,920 – 60,820 x 3,080 – 
63,900 p.m.
Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities
will entail:
·         Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases;
·          Performing medical and surgical procedures;
·         Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters;
·         Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment;
·         Providing health education;
·         Maintaining medical records, health information and data;
·         Counseling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement;
·         Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns;
and
·          Preparing requisite documents for registration.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
·          Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; Ch.B.) degree from an institution
recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
·         Successfully completed one(1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
·         Registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
·         Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution; and
·         Be in possession of a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation
Department (CID).
·         Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.
How to Apply
All applicants MUST submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae,
Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, Valid Clearance
from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and any other supporting documents. The positions
applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of origin.
Applications should be submitted to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 458-50100
KAKAMEGA
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at the County Public Service Board’s Reception located at
Former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.
All applications should reach this office on or before 
8th November, 2019
County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Female Candidates and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted