163 Government Jobs in Kenya - Kiambu

Health Administrative Officer I (2 Posts)

Job Group Cpsb 09

Responsibilities

·         Overseeing procurement;

·         provision and maintenance of facilities;

·         Revenue collection;

·         Overseeing welfare of staff and patients and ensuring their security;

·         General upkeep of the hospital.

Qualifications

·         Kenyan citizen;

·         Bachelor’s degree in any of the following social sciences: Government,
Anthropology, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Health
Planning , Public Health and Commerce , Economics or Law from a recognized

·         Served in the grade of health administrative Officer II or in a comparable position
for a minimum period of three (3) years;

·         Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

·         Six (6) months course in either Health Management/ Administration or a
Business Administration / Management from a recognized Institution;

Community Oral Health Officer (5 Posts)

JOB GROUP CPSB 11

Responsibilities

·         Participating in oral health demonstrations, exhibitions and giving lectures to
communities and schools;

·         Collecting data for fluoride testing in water samples, analyzing and interpreting
results and advising the relevant authorities accordingly;

·         Diagnosis and treatment of common dental conditions;

·         Performing basic dental procedures.

Qualifications

·         Kenyan citizen;

·         Possess at least Diploma in Community Oral Health from KMTC or other recognized
training;

·         Minimum of two years experience;

·         Computer literacy;

·         Must meet the requirements of the Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Nutrition and Dietetics Technician III (10 Posts)

Job Group Cpsb 11

Responsibilities

·         Providing nutrition services in health care facilities;

·         Conducting nutrition assessments;

·         Collecting and compiling nutrition data;

·         Providing nutrition health education and demonstrations;

·         Counseling of patients with specific nutritional needs;

·         Monitoring preparation of therapeutic feeds;

·         Implementing outpatient and inpatient supplementary and therapeutic feedings programs;

·         Promoting maternal, infant and young children feeding programs; and

·         Providing micronutrient supplementation.

Qualifications

·         Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from
a recognized training institution;

·         Registered by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute (KNDI);

·         Minimum of two years experience;

·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skill;

·         Meets the requirement of chapter 6 of Constitution of Kenya;

·         Team player;

·         Results oriented person.

Registered Clinical Officer III (23 Posts)

Job Group Cpsb 11

Responsibilities

·         Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;

·         Implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;

·         Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;

·         Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;

·         Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill;

·         Collecting and compiling clinical data;

·         Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities; and

·         Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

·         Kenyan Citizen;

·         Be a holder of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution;

·         Have a Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council;

·         Have a valid practice license;

·         Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;

·         Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Kenya Registered Nurses (70 Posts)

Job Group Cpsb 11

Responsibilities

·         Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;

·         Providing appropriate healthcare services including integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, Ante-Natal Care and delivery, providing health education and counseling 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

·         Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing or Kenya Registered Midwifery;

·         Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; and

·         Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;

·         Computer literate.

Senior Nursing Officer (21 Posts)

Job Group Cpsb 08

Responsibilities

·         Providing holistic care carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan;

·         Performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings;

·         Assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-bases nursing care for client/patient;

·         Creating and maintaining a safe nursing care environment for client/patient;

·         Carrying out clinical audits to improve client/patient care;

·         Collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to support client/patient and their families;

·         Documenting interventions and nursing outcomes. Conducting a community health risk assessment and providing outcome based interventions;

·         Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures;

·         Referring patients and clients appropriately;

·         Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;

·         Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;

·         Following up convalescing patients referred from higher facilities for continuity of care;

·         Conducting assessment of school health needs, plan, implement interventions, and preparing periodic reports;

·         Conducting occupational health needs assessment, planning, implementing, evaluation, making recommendations and preparing periodic reports;

·         Conducting community diagnosis and providing feedback;

·         Conducting desk review, collecting data and implementing recommendations of the findings for improvement of nursing care;

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery (BSN) from a recognized institution;

·         Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;

·         Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;

·         Computer literate;

·         Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

Senior Registered Nurse Anesthesia (10 Posts)

Job Group Cpsb 08

Responsibilities

·         Deliver general and spinal anesthesia/epidural anesthesia to patients requiring surgery;

·         Deliver local anesthesia to patients requiring minor surgery;

·         Responsible for the maintenance of standard antisepsis in the operation theatre;

·         Responsible for adequate sterilization of re-usable materials for all departments of the hospital;

·         Assist in setting up and performance of cases by opening of sterile pack, instruments and supplies according to sterile technique whenever necessary;

·         Prepare sterile field including sponge and needle counts, documenting theses on patient records;

·         Ensure resuscitation trolley/tray supplies kept in working order and drugs maintained appropriately;

·         Perform pre and post-operative assessment of all patients for operation;

·         Together with medical/surgical/maternity staff, responsible for post-operative care on the wards and follow up of discharged surgical/obstetric patients.

Qualifications

·         Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) OR Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) from a recognized institution;

·         Should be registered and licensed by Nursing Council of Kenya;

·         Higher Diploma in Anesthesia from a recognized institution;

·         Knowledge of Operating Theatre (O. T.) procedures, standards and equipment;

·         At least two years’ relevant experience in Operating Theatre (O. T.), anesthesia
and nursing practice.

Plaster Technicians (5 Posts)

Job Group Cpsb 11

Responsibilities

·         Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations;

·         Fixing and removing casts, bandages to and from patients;

·         Correcting congenital tallipes Equino-varus. (C.E.T.V);

·         Participating in the management of minor Orthopaedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents;

·         Guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on issues regarding Orthopaedic trauma;

·         Collecting and compiling data;

·         Performing any other assignments that may be given by the supervisor;

·         Responsible for the Orthopaedic tools/instruments.

Qualifications

·         Be a Kenyan Citizen;

·         Be a holder of a Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster and traction technology or Orthopaedic plaster technology from a recognized institution;

·         Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;

·         Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Occupational Therapists (5 Posts)

Job Group Cpsb 11

Responsibilities

·         Conduct Occupational Therapy procedures as per the required SOPs;

·         Establish routine work flow;

·         Develop and implement an equipment maintenance program;

·         Provide technical information to physicians, patients and other health care workers in regard to lab diagnostic work;

·         Conduct any other duty as may be prescribed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

·         Kenyan citizen;

·         A holder of Diploma in Occupational therapy from an institution recognized in Kenya;

·         Must be registered by Kenya Occupational Therapists Association;

·         Must have at least 2 years of working experience offering Occupational therapy services;

·         Computer Literate;

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills;

·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;

·         Good organizational skills;

·         Ability to foster a good working environment conducive to excellent customer service;

·         Knowledge of general safety and quality assurance procedures.

How to apply

All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees.

Academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents. Clearly indicate the position applied for both on the cover letter and the envelope. Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU

Hand delivered applications should be dropped in the specific box provided at the County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m and 5.00 p.m on weekdays.

Applicants should seek clearance from and attach copies or evidence thereof of the CURRENT (valid in 2019) documents below.

·         Kenya Revenue Authority

·         Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission

·         Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)

·         Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

·         Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before the 12th April, 2019.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

Note:

·         KIAMBU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

·         EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

·         WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

·         ANY FORM OF CANVASSING SHALL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

·         ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.