637 Vacancies in the Government of Kenya - Kirinyaga

Nursing Officers (20 Posts)

Job Group K
20 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/NO/01/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
·         Providing holistic care by 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 – based nursing care for client/patient, collaborating and maintain effective working relationships among inter disciplinary teams to support client/patient and their families.
·         Carry out therapeutic communication with patient/client, conducting community health risk assessment, documenting interventions and nursing outcomes, participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures and diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary interventions.
·         Any other duty delegated by management.
Qualifications
·         Bachelors’ degree in either nursing or midwifery from a recognized institution.
·         Registration certificate issued by nursing council of Kenya.
·         Valid practicing license from nursing counsel of Kenya.
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Medical Officers (20 Posts)
Job Group M
20 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/MO/07/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
·         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.
·         Respond to all calls of duty by the intern doctor or nurse-on duty, whether emergency or otherwise, as quickly as possible
·         Assist the consultant in all the wards, theatres and clinics
·         Undertake certain specified emergency surgeries, minor or major, with the assistance of the intern doctor(s) or students (s)
·         Undertake medical examinations and certify physical fitness
·         Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
·         Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors 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; and
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Registered Nursing Officer (300 Posts)
Job Group H
300 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/RNO/03/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
·         Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient outcome, providing appropriate health care service including integrated Management of childhood illness (IMCI) Immunization, PMTC, Antenatal care and delivery, providing health education and counseling to patients and clients appropriately.
·         Facilitate patient’s admission and initiating discharge plans, maintaining records on patients’/clients health education and care. Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment, collecting and compiling data.
·         Any other duty that may be delegated.
Qualifications
·         Diploma in any of the following,
·         Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya registered midwife, Kenya registered nursing/midwifery
·         Kenya Registered Nursing /Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution.
·         Registration certificate issued by nursing council of Kenya.
·         Valid practicing license from nursing counsel of Kenya.

Registered Clinical Officer (100 Posts)
Job Group H
100 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/RCO/06/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
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.
·         Adhere to established standards of practice for Clinical Officers
Qualifications
·         Diploma in Clinical Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
·         Registered with Clinical Officers’ Council
·         Valid Practicing license
·         Knowledge of Professional standards
·         Computer literate
·         Age of 45 years and below
·         Kenyan Citizen;
·         Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
·         Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Anaesthetist (20 Posts)
Job Group K
20 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/RCO/06/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
·         Preparing patients for surgery by explaing any risk or side effects.
·         Giving anesthetics to patients.
·         Observe and monitor patients during surgery and responding quickly to any changes.
·         Resuscitate and stabilize patients in the emergency department.
·         Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skills.
·         Taking histrory, examining, diagonising 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 Couselling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
·         Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
·         Collecting and compiling clinical data; and
·         Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
Qualifications
·         Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Medical Training
·         Be a holder of higher National Diploma in Anesthesia from Kenya Medical Training College or any recognized training Institution.
·         Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officer’ Council.
·         Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
·         Ready to cope with a high and varied work load including emergency situations.

Dental Officers (6 Posts)
Job Group M
6 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/DEN/09/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
·         Diagnosing common oral conditions,
·         Treating, prescribing, and referring;
·         Carrying out minor oral and maxillofacial surgery;
·         Prosthetics and conservative dentistry;
·         Facilitating admissions,
·         Disease investigations of patients,
·         Report writing and assisting in theatre activities;
·         Collecting information on dental health information system;
·         Organizing discharge summaries and follow-up of patients;
·         and acting as the first on call duty.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
·         Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution.
·         Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Medical Laboratory Technicians (100 Posts)
Job Group G
100
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/MLT/05/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
·         Preparing Reagents;
·         Examining specimens;
·         Writting and recording results;
·         Decontaminating working benches;
·         Receiving and scrutinizing requisition forms for accuracy;
·         Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
·         Receiving/collecting, labelling and registering specimens;
·         Diaggregating specimens for processing and analysis
·         Performing routine diagonistic tests;
·         Dispatching the results for clinical management;
·         Preparing stains;
·         Performing blood grouping;
·         Issuing blood and blood products to Peripheral health facilities;
·         Storing blood products according to their requirements.
Qualifications
·         Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB;
·         Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratories Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
·         Valid Practicing Certificate from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
·         Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Consultant Oncologist
Job Group P/Q
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/ONC/11/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
·         Required to run an oncology outpatient clinic
·         Supervise administration of chemotherapy drugs
·         Set up palliative care services
·         Tumor board and coordination of multidisciplinary team and cancer
Qualifications
·         A Kenyan medical oncologist registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
·         Must have experience in oncology at management level for required Period of time.
·         Must be registered by KMPDB as an oncologist
·         Must have teaching experience in a busy hospital as an added advantage.

Pharmacists (10 Posts)
Job Group M
10 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/PH/08/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
·         Screening prescriptions for legal validity, drug contraindications, drug interactions, appropriateness of dose, frequency and duration of dosing and patience convenience;
·         preparing and dispensing medicines according to Good Dispensing Practices and counselling patients on use of medicine;
·         making extemporaneous preparations;
·         participating in ward rounds;
·         identifying medical gaps and challenges;
·         maintaining a daily activity log book for recording all activities undertaken;
·         recommending Over the Counter (OTC) medicines to patients/ clients with simple medical conditions and making necessary referrals;
·         and making entries into the relevant inventory management records and registers.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poison Board.
·         Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution.
·         Registration Certificate by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
·         Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Medical Lab Technologist (60 Posts)
Job Group H
60 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/MLT/02/29/05/19
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
·         Preparing Reagents;
·         Examining specimens;
·         Writting and recording results;
·         Decontaminating working benches;
·         Receiving and scrutinizing requisition forms for accuracy;
·         Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
·         Receiving/collecting, labelling and registering specimens;
·         Diaggregating specimens for processing and analysis
·         Performing routine diagonistic tests;
·         Dispatching the results for clinical management;
·         Preparing stains;
·         Performing blood grouping;
·         Issuing blood and blood products to Peripheral health facilities;
·         Storing blood products according to their requirements.
Qualifications
·         Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB;
·         Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratories Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
·         Valid Practicing Certificate from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
·         Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed
·         Curriculum Vitae,
·         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 260 – 10304
KUTUS
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters 4TH floor, KUTUS (Office of County Public Service Board between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays).
Applicants should seek clearance and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated 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 Friday, 7th June 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
Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our website: www.kirinyaga.go.ke for more details.
The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.