Public Health Specialist Job in Kenya

Requirements for appointment

  • Be a Kenyan Citizen;
  • At least seven (7) years’ experience, three (3) of which must have been at senior management level in either Public or Private Sector;
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Medicine, Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dermatology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Otorhinolaryngology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics and Child Health, Palliative Medicine, Pathology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health, Radiology, Health Systems Management, Health Economics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health Policy, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
  • Certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
  • Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
  • Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities


  • Undertaking general diagnosis, care treatment and rehabilitation of patients;
  • Carrying out specialized clinical care;
  • Providing psycho-social interventions;
  • Providing clinical services to patients;
  • Training, consulting and performing surgeries in various health facilities;
  • Carrying out forensic and medico-legal services;
  • Coordinating disease surveillance, prevention and control;
  • Coordinating health education and promotion;
  • Implementing health projects and programmes;
  • Maintaining up-to-date health information systems;
  • Monitoring provision of health treatment and care;
  • Undertaking health research; and
  • Analyzing medical reports.

How To Apply

Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. 

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and either hand delivered to the reception desk at the Kitui CPSB offices on Prisons Road, Kitui Town or posted to the following address:

The Board Secretary,

Kitui County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui.

Important information to all applicants

  • Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Thursday 11th July, 2024;
  • Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted;
  • Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:
    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    • Higher Education Loans Board
    • Kenya Revenue Authority
    • Credit Reference Bureau
    • Directorate of Criminal Investigation
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity cards, birth certificates, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials during the interviews;
  • It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents;
  • Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment and/or promotion, where applicable, to the current substantive posts during the interviews; and
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Kitui on careers.kitui.go.ke to apply