Over 73 Vacancies in the Government of Kenya – Kisumu

Occupational Therapist (3 Posts)


JOB GROUP H – 3 POSTS- Ref: KSM/CPSB/2019I03
Responsibilities
·         Assessing and formulating patient treatment plan
·         Maintaining records and data relating to patients’
·         Collecting data for operational research

·         Sensitizing the community on occupational therapy issues
·         Preparing periodic reports
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C (plain)
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
·         Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Clerical Officer (5 Posts)
JOB GROUP G- 5 POSTS- Ref: KSM/CPSB/2019I02
Responsibilities
·         Collecting statistical records
·         Carrying out transactions relate d to accounts or personal information
·         Filing receipts, receiving, sorting out, filing and dispatching correspondence
·         Receiving, recording, folioing and filing applications for registration and licensing documents
·         Preparing initial documents for issuance of stores
·         Preparing Pay Change Advices (PCAs)
·         Checking general office cleaning
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C- (minus)
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
·         Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Physiotherapist (3 Posts)
Responsibilities
·         Provide physiotherapy services to inpatients and outpatients at an outpatient ward
·         Assessing patient needs including rehabilitation
·         Verifying and maintaining information and records relating to patients
·         Screening, assessing and providing therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy
·         Collecting data for operational research
·         Sensitizing the community on physiotherapy issues
·         Prepare periodic reports
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade,, a candidate must have:-
·         KCSE Mean grade C
·         Must have a diploma in physiotherapy
·         Must be registered by Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK)
·         At least one (1) year post-Qualifications experience in physiotherapy services
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Registered Nurse III (70 Posts)
Job Group H – 70 Posts- KSM/CPSB/2019/14
Responsibilities
·         Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patients’ outcomes
·         Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Immunization, PMTCT, antenatal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs
·         Referring to patients and clients appropriately
·         Facilitating patients, admission and initiating discharge plan
·         Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care
·         Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment
·         Collecting and compiling data
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C (plain)
·         Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and psychiatry from a recognized institution
·         Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
·         Valid practising license from Nursing Council of Kenya
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
·         Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the values and, principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya

Pharmaceutical Technologist (11 Posts)
Job Group H – 11 Posts – REF: KSM/CPSB/2019/13
Responsibilities
·         Compounding and dispensing medicine
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C(plain)
·         Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
·         Registered with relevant professional body
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist
Job Group H – REF: KSM/CPSB/2019/12
Responsibilities
·         Interpreting radiological images of orthopaedic and trauma cases
·         Coaching, mentoring and providing on the job training
·         Carry out minor orthopaedic operative techniques involving insertion and removal of Steinman’s Pins and skull callipers
·         Removing external fixators
·         Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocation
·         Fixing and removing casts, bandages and tractions to and from patients
·         Correcting congenital orthopaedic Talipes Equino-Varus(C.T.E.V)
·         Participating in the management of minor orthopaedic trauma condition to communities and counselling patients/clients with orthopaedic trauma needs
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C(plain)
·         Diploma in either orthopaedic plaster and traction technology or orthopaedic plaster technology from a recognized institution
·         Must be registered with a relevant professional body
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 70 and232 of the Constitution’
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Medical Laboratory Technologist III (16 Posts)
Job Group H – 16 Posts – REF: KSM/CPSB/2019/11
Responsibilities
·         Simple laboratory analysis of specimens and reporting
·         Examining specimen, writing and recording of results
·         Dispatching for clinical management
·         Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimen
·         Preparing clients for collection of specimen
·         Labelling and registering, a disaggregating specimen for processing and analysis
·         And performing routine diagnostic tests and preparing reagents
·         Applying quality control on working reagents to ensure conformity with set standards
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade c (plain)
·         Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any equivalent qualifications from an institution recognized by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
·         Be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and, Technologists Board,
·         Valid practising license issued by the KMITTB
·         Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the values and, principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Health Records & Information Assistant (7 Posts)
JOB GROUP H – (7 POSTS)- Ref: KSM/CPSB/2019110
Responsibilities
·         Receiving patients at hospital reception
·         Registering and booking appointment to clinic s and consultants
·         Storing and retrieving medical records
·         Gathering data from different sources
·         Capturing data from service points
·         Maintaining record safety and confidentiality
·         Balancing daily bed returns
·         Creating and maintaining master index
·         Updating master index
·         Directing patients to relevant clinics
·         Scheduling patients to the consultant and, specialty clinics.
·         Assigning codes to diseases and surgical procedures according to the International statistical classification of diseases and procedures in medicine, and preparing medical records and reports
Qualifications
·         Kenya certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade c (plain) certificate in computer Application Skills from a recognized institution
·         Diploma in Health Records and Information Management from a recognized institution
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and, principles outlined, in Articles 70 and 2SZ of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya

Radiographer (7 Posts)
JOB GROUP H – 7 POSTS Ref: KSM/CPSB/2O19I09
Responsibilities
·         Providing radiographic services to the patients)
·         Processing, verifying and maintaining information relating to patients
·         Ordering and maintaining records of radiographic and photographic supplies
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade C (plain)
·         Diploma in any of the following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Services, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Digitals Medical Imaging equipment or its equivalent from a recognized institution
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Nutrition Officer (6 Posts)
JOB GROUP H – 6 POSTS- Ref: KSM/CPSB/2019/08
Responsibilities
·         Planning, formulating and managing therapeutic diets for in-patients and out-patients
·         Guiding and supervising the junior Nutrition Assistants
·         Carrying out nutrition health education with emphasis on the feeding and care of women and children in home and communities
·         Preparation of monthly reports for the station for use in planning and monitoring nutrition programs at the station and district level
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade C (plain)
·         Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Driver III (5 Posts)
Job Group D – 5 Posts – REF: KSM/CPSB/07
Responsibilities
·         Driving of motor vehicle as authorized
·         Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc
·         Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems

·         Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned
·         Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road
·         Safety of passengers and/or goods therein, and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade D (plain)
·         A valid driving license free from any current endorsement for class(es) of vehicles an officer is required to drive
·         Attended a First-Aid certificate course not lasting less than one week at St.John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBIT) or any other recognized, institution
·         Passed suitability test for Driver Grade lll
·         A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police
·         At least two (2) years driving experience
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Community Oral Health Officer (3 Posts)
Job Group H REF: KSM/CPSB/2019/06
Responsibilities
·         Participating in oral health administrations. 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, temporary and permanent dental restorations, reducing simple fractures of jaws, extractions and filling
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C (plain)
·         Diploma in Community Oral Health from Kenya Medical Training College or its equivalent.
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya

Public Health Assistant II (4 Posts)
Job Group H 4 Posts KSM/CPSB/2019/05
Responsibilities
·         Mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental health
·         Referring health cases to relevant health facilities
·         Carrying out immunization
·         Identifying environmental health issues at household level
·         Organizing community health days to advise communities on common public health issues
·         Collecting and maintaining up to date records of services rendered
·         Assessing health needs of the community
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C (plain)
·         One must have a Diploma in Environmental Health Science or Public Health Technology from a recognized institution
·         Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution
·         Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya

Community Health Extension Worker (5 Posts)
Job Group H Ref: KSM/CPSB/2019IO4
Responsibilities
·         Collecting health-related data at the household level for analysis
·         Maintaining and updating the Community Health Unit register and keeping records/registers
·         Identifying common ailment and minor injuries at the community level
·         Identifying and referring health cases to appropriate health facilities
·         Visiting homes to determine the health situation and dialogue with household members
·         Monitoring growth of children under the age of 5
·         Identifying defaulter of health interventions and referring them to appropriate health facilities
·         Managing community health resource centres and
·         Convening and coordinating monthly community action days
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade C (plain)
·         Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Community Health Nursing, Community Oral Health, Psychology, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Counseling, Social Work and Community Development, Health Records Information or Health Promotion and Education from a recognized institution and registration with relevant professional bodies
·         Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 1’O and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Biomedical Engineering Technologist (3 Posts)
Job Group H – 3 Posts – Ref: KSM/CPSB/2019/16
Responsibilities
·         Undertaking preventive of maintenance and, repairs of basic medical equipment, general plants and instruments
·         Ordering for spare parts and consumables
·         Taking /maintaining an inventory of medical/hospital equipment, furniture and, plants
·         Collecting and collecting information for research
·         Collecting and collating information on medical engineering services for input into the Integrated Health Information Management System
·         Carrying out minor repairs of health facilities and utilities
·         Implementing medical engineering programs and projects
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade C (plain)
·         Diploma in Medical Engineering or any other equivalent qualifications from recognized
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
·         Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Clinical Officer III (30 Posts)
Job Group H – 30 Posts – REF: KSM/CPSB/2019/15
Responsibilities
·         Seeing and examining patients.
·         Diagnosing and treating patients’ ailments at an outpatients/inpatients department in a Hospital, Health Centre or Dispensary.
·         Assisting in Planning and conducting Community Health Care activities, teaching students attached to Hospitals and Health Centres.
·         Supervising and Counselling a small number of staff engaged, on routine patients, care and giving support and Health Education to patients.
Qualifications
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C (plain)
·         Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
·         Have been registered by the Clinical Officer Council.
·         Valid practising license from Clinical Council of Kenya.
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
·         Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the values and, principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
·         Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

Quantity Surveyor Assistant II
JOB GROUP “J”
Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.  Duties and responsibilities at this level entails:
·         Squaring dimensions and abstracting for the preparation of bills of quantities;
·         Preparation of specifications;
·         Site measurements preparation of payment certificate and final accounts;
·         Compilation of tender and contract documentation;
·         Staffing of functional units relating to fees and cost  planning
Qualifications
For an appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
·         Served in the grade of quantity surveyor assistant II or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years.
·         A diploma or a technician certificate part III in any of the following fields: Quantity Survey, Building / civil Engineering, or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
·         Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Principal Physical Planner
JOB GROUP “N” – ONE (1) POST
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Physical Planning or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
·         Computer  proficiency
·         Minimum 7 years relevant  experience
·         Able to undertake drawings and designs
·         Good interpersonal skills
·         Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
·         Registered and licensed by a relevant professional body
·         Full member of Kenya Institute of Planners.
 Responsibilities
·         Advising the Chief Officer on Technical matters
·         Initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of sub-county and local physical development plans
·         Providing advice on development application and development control matters
·         Implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards
·         Collecting and analyzing urban and regional  planning data
·         Preparing action for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities
·         Undertaking studies on matters relating to physical planning at regional and local levels
·         Setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meeting
·         Keeping record of deliberations and communication decisions of the physical planning liaison committee
·         Managing  physical planning data
·         Overall supervision of  planning issues
·         Perform any other assigned duty.
How To Apply
All applications accompanied by a copy of National ID card, detailed CV, copies of all relevant academic certificates, testimonials, requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on integrity (Police Clearance, EACC Clearance, HELB Clearance, CRB Clearance and KRA Clearance) should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before 25th June, 2019.
Applications should be addressed to:
THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406
KATHWANA
Applications can also be emailed to tharakanithi.cpsb@gmail.com or hand delivered to THARAKA NITHI COUNTY Headquarters Kathwana.
Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall becontacted.